Openclaw Vps Setup

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Openclaw Vps Setup skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Openclaw Vps Setup is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Engineering category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: Engineering · Sub-category: devops · Last updated: 2026-06-29

tool:docker ai:agent

Provision a fresh Hetzner VPS from scratch to run an OpenClaw multi-agent stack with Discord chat as the visible I/O layer. Walks through SSH key setup, Docker install, OpenClaw clone, the 4-Layer Agent Architecture (shared DNA + TEAM, per-agent SOUL + AGENTS + MEMORY), Discord plugin wiring, and the repeatable 7-step playbook for onboarding additional agents. Use when setting up YOUR OWN VPS for AI agents from zero. Triggers on "set up my VPS", "deploy openclaw", "provision agent infrastructure", "onboard a new agent", "add a molty", "add an agent to my VPS", "set up a fresh hetzner box". DOES NOT manage an existing OpenClaw instance — for that, use the `molty` skill.

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About this skill (catalog notes)

Openclaw Vps Setup includes explicit scope boundaries (an explicit 'when not to use' or 'out of scope' section); pricing or quota commentary; 21 code blocks for direct copy-paste. At roughly 4,027 words the SKILL.md is on the longer end of the catalog distribution.

License: MIT
Original author: Mattyreed1
Indexed lastmod: 2026-06-29
Catalog position: Engineering · devops
Indexed related skills: 10

How Openclaw Vps Setup fits the catalog

Openclaw Vps Setup sits in the Engineering category under the devops sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

Spin up a fresh Hetzner VPS, install OpenClaw in Docker, set up the 4-Layer Agent Architecture (DNA as the team's shared SOUL + TEAM as the shared coordination rulebook, plus per-agent SOUL + AGENTS + HEARTBEAT + MEMORY files for each individual agent), deploy the first Molty agent into a dedicated Discord channel, then onboard 2-3 more using the same playbook each time. Designed for operators who have Claude Code installed but no ops experience.

What this skill does

Openclaw Vps Setup is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the devops sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/openclaw-vps-setup/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when setting up YOUR OWN VPS for AI agents from zero. Triggers on "set up my VPS", "deploy openclaw", "provision agent infrastructure", "onboard a new agent", "add a molty", "add an agent to my VPS", "set up a fresh hetzner box".

Who uses this skill

The Openclaw Vps Setup Claude Code skill is built for software engineers, backend developers, full-stack teams, and technical leads building and maintaining production systems. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 161,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/openclaw-vps-setup
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/openclaw-vps-setup/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/openclaw-vps-setup/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/openclaw-vps-setup/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/openclaw-vps-setup/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\openclaw-vps-setup\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Openclaw Vps Setup Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/openclaw-vps-setup/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Openclaw Vps Setup skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Openclaw Vps Setup skill?

Use Openclaw Vps Setup when your Claude Code task falls under the Engineering category — specifically in the devops area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Openclaw Vps Setup" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/engineering/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Openclaw Vps Setup skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Openclaw Vps Setup is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Engineering category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/Mattyreed1/fractal-agent-team-starter/blob/HEAD/claude-skills/openclaw-vps-setup/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Author: Mattyreed1

Cite this skill

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APA

Mattyreed1. (2026). Openclaw Vps Setup [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/openclaw-vps-setup/

BibTeX

@misc{openclaw-vps-setup-2026,
  author    = {Mattyreed1},
  title     = {Openclaw Vps Setup [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/openclaw-vps-setup/}
}

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Grade B · scanned 2026-07-26 — free static scan against the OWASP Agentic Skills Top 10.

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✓ Prompt injection
✓ Data exfiltration
⚠ Supply chain
✓ Reverse shell
⚠ Credentials
✓ Execution
✓ Filesystem
✓ Persistence
✓ Obfuscation
✓ Network

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