Recently, the open-source AI assistant OpenClaw has become a new favorite among developers and AI enthusiasts thanks to its lightweight deployment and flexible extensibility. Without the need for complex cluster operations, users can quickly build their own AI toolchain.
Deploying OpenClaw in the MetaComputing Arm-based AI PC environment makes the process even smoother—from installing it with a single command, to quickly configuring dual interaction modes, and finally deploying it as a practical Discord intelligent bot. The entire workflow is remarkably seamless and efficient.
In this guide, we will walk you through the full process—from deploying OpenClaw to putting it into real-world use. Whether you want to quickly set up your own AI collaboration assistant or explore creative ways to extend AI tools, you can follow along and get everything running with ease.
Environment
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Device: MetaComputing AI PC with Framework Laptop 13
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SoC: CIX CP8180
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OS: Ubuntu 25.04
Quick Installation
Run the following script to install OpenClaw. The script will automatically handle the installation.
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash -
Follow the prompts to complete the initialization setup.
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Configure the AI model and API key.
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After configuring the model, you can skip the remaining configuration steps for now.
Interaction Methods
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Method 1: Terminal TUI Mode
Enter the TUI interactive interface:
openclaw tui
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Method 2: Browser Frontend Mode
Check the dashboard:
openclaw dashboard
🦞 OpenClaw 2026.3.8 (3caab92) — I've read more man pages than any human should—so you don't have to.
Dashboard URL:
http://127.0.0.1:18789/#token=2bad52bd806684ef3e643a8041f31ff01724364d8eb68626
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No GUI detected. Open from your computer:
ssh -N -L 18789:127.0.0.1:18789 roma@192.168.50.26
Then open: http://localhost:18789/ http://localhost:18789/#token=2bad52bd806684ef3e643a8041f31ff01724364d8eb68626
Docs:
https://docs.openclaw.ai/gateway/remote https://docs.openclaw.ai/web/control-ui
Application Example – Discord Intelligent Bot
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Go to https://discord.com/developers/applications and create a Discord application.
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Enter the application and configure the bot permissions. You can refer to the configuration shown below.
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Reset the bot token and store it securely. You will need to configure this token in OpenClaw later.
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Click OAuth2, select the required permission scopes and specific permissions for the application, and generate the invitation link.
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Copy the invitation link, open it in a new browser tab, and invite the bot to your Discord server or channel.
Configure OpenClaw
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Configure OpenClaw by running the following command:
openclaw configure 
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Select the Channels menu, then choose Discord.
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Follow the prompts and paste the bot token mentioned earlier into the configuration dialog.
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Configure the channel access permissions, then save and exit.
Interact with the Bot
Return to your Discord channel and start chatting with the bot.
Once the bot successfully responds, the Discord intelligent bot setup is complete.
Conclusion
The moment you see the Discord bot successfully reply, you can already feel the practical potential of OpenClaw. But this is only the beginning.
With the power of MetaComputing, OpenClaw offers far more possibilities. You can connect it to Telegram or WhatsApp to build your own intelligent assistant, create custom skills to automate personalized tasks, or even build a local AI knowledge base for efficient information retrieval.
