OpenClaw Blog

Guides, fixes, and optimization tips for getting the most out of your OpenClaw agent.

Guide

What Is OpenClaw? The Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about the open-source AI agent that's taking over — what it does, how it works, and whether you should use it.

March 2026 · By Eric Coste
Guide

How to Choose the Right OpenClaw Hosting Setup in 2026: Mac Mini vs VPS vs Raspberry Pi

Mac Mini vs VPS vs Raspberry Pi vs your old laptop — which OpenClaw hosting setup is right for your budget and use case?

March 2026 · By Eric Coste
Guide

How to Fix OpenClaw Rate Limits: Complete 429 Error Guide (2026)

The complete troubleshooting guide for OpenClaw 429 errors — diagnosis, fallback chains, cooldown resets, and permanent fixes.

March 2026 · By Eric Coste
Guide

Best AI Models for OpenClaw in 2026: Ranked by Real-World Performance

Which AI models actually work well with OpenClaw? Ranked by tool-calling reliability and real-world performance, not benchmarks.

March 2026 · By Eric Coste
Guide

OpenClaw Security Hardening: 7 Steps to Lock Down Your Agent (2026)

7 essential security steps every OpenClaw user should take. Protect your agent from prompt injection, unauthorized access, and data exposure.

March 2026 · By Eric Coste
Guide

How Much Does OpenClaw Cost? API Pricing Guide & Cost Optimization (2026)

Real cost data by model and usage level, plus proven techniques to cut your OpenClaw API bill by 50-75%.

March 2026 · By Eric Coste