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install-openclaw-to-hetzner

Provision a Hetzner Cloud VM and deploy an OpenClaw bot with Telegram pairing.

3|Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#deployment#llm#hetzner#cloud-init#telegram#openclaw#startup-operations
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CodeAlive-AI/ceo-ai-os --skill install-openclaw-to-hetzner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: install-openclaw-to-hetzner
Source: https://github.com/CodeAlive-AI/ceo-ai-os/tree/main/skills/install-openclaw-to-hetzner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CodeAlive-AI/ceo-ai-os --skill install-openclaw-to-hetzner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ca-certificates, curl, fail2ban, git, gnupg, jq, nodejs, npm, unattended-upgrades, ufw, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It removes the manual work of turning a fresh Hetzner Cloud VM into a fully working OpenClaw bot, so a founder or operator can get a Telegram-connected CEO assistant online without DevOps overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Hetzner provisioning with server creation, firewall setup, SSH hardening, and cloud-init bootstrap.
  • End-to-end OpenClaw deployment with Node.js, workspace seeding from CEO AI OS, language-aware bot replies, and Telegram pairing.
  • Flexible LLM setup for Anthropic, OpenRouter, or OpenAI Codex OAuth, plus credential validation and bot-reply verification.
  • Built for startup operators who want a persistent AI chief of staff for CEO reviews, pipeline monitoring, GTM work, and bot-based operations.

Quick Start

Tell the assistant to install OpenClaw to Hetzner Cloud and provide a Telegram bot token plus either an Anthropic key, an OpenRouter key, or the word Codex.

Frequently Asked Questions about install-openclaw-to-hetzner

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I deploy a Telegram bot on a fresh Hetzner Cloud VM?▼

Deploying a Telegram bot on a fresh Hetzner Cloud VM involves provisioning the server, configuring UFW firewalls, installing Node.js, and pairing the bot token, all of which this Skill automates end-to-end.

What's the best way to harden SSH and configure a firewall on Hetzner Cloud?▼

To harden SSH and configure firewalls on Hetzner Cloud, this Skill uses cloud-init to automatically install fail2ban, enable unattended-upgrades, and configure UFW for secure startup operations.

Does OpenClaw support Anthropic, OpenRouter, and OpenAI Codex for LLM setup?▼

OpenClaw supports flexible LLM setup for Anthropic, OpenRouter, or OpenAI Codex OAuth, allowing you to validate credentials and configure your preferred AI provider for language-aware bot replies.

Can I use cloud-init to automate Node.js installation and workspace seeding for a CEO AI OS?▼

Yes, you can use cloud-init to automate Node.js installation and workspace seeding from CEO AI OS, which this Skill leverages to provision a persistent AI chief of staff for CEO reviews and GTM work.

Do I need a Telegram bot token before starting OpenClaw deployment to Hetzner?▼

Yes, you need a Telegram bot token before starting, along with either an Anthropic key, an OpenRouter key, or the word Codex, to validate credentials and verify the bot responds correctly.

How does the bot auto-detect chat_id and verify Telegram pairing?▼

The bot auto-detects chat_id and verifies Telegram pairing by validating provided credentials, configuring the bot language, and running a verification check to ensure the bot responds correctly to messages.

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