Use Standard Compute with OpenClaw
The viral open-source autonomous agent that runs on your own machine. Install the Standard Compute launcher, approve the browser sign-in, and OpenClaw runs on your monthly compute budget.
Eligible new accounts can try $0.25 of compute, with no card. See trial terms →
Connect and launch
One browser sign-in covers every agent the launcher supports.
1. Install once
Install OpenClaw first if needed: npm install -g openclaw. Then install or update the SC launcher below.
curl -fsSL https://standardcompute.com/cli/install.sh | shOpen a new terminal after installation. Requires Node.js 20 or newer.
2. Launch OpenClaw
standardcompute launch openclawChoose an API key and approve the connection in your browser when prompted. OpenClaw opens automatically.
Use this command each time. We’ll remember your selected key.
Check the connection
Ask it to reply “OK”, then check Request Logs for the successful request and model used.
Uses a separate, saved SC profile with its own sessions and workspace. Your usual setup and connected messaging services are preserved. Run openclaw normally to return to them.
Requests use your Standard Compute budget.
Setup details for OpenClaw
- Install OpenClaw, then install the Standard Compute launcher.
- Run standardcompute launch openclaw and approve the browser connection.
- OpenClaw opens its terminal UI with a local gateway and a saved Standard Compute profile. Existing services and messaging channels stay separate.
What changes in OpenClaw
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