setup

Automate NanoClaw onboarding, dependency installation, WhatsApp authentication, and service startup.

30.5k|12.9k|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gavrielc/nanoclaw --skill setup-gavrielc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/gavrielc/nanoclaw/tree/main/.claude/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gavrielc/nanoclaw --skill setup-gavrielc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the initial onboarding and configuration of NanoClaw, including installing dependencies, authenticating WhatsApp, registering the main channel, and starting background services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated onboarding: Install dependencies, set up container runtime, authenticate WhatsApp, and configure the main admin channel.
  • Guided first-time setup: Walks the user through selecting a runtime (Apple Container or Docker) and enabling background services.
  • Recovery & reconfiguration: Re-run setup to reconfigure or repair missing components across macOS and Linux environments.

Quick Start

Run the setup skill to install dependencies, authenticate WhatsApp, register your main channel, and start the background services.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

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How do I automate WhatsApp authentication and dependency installation for NanoClaw?

Automating WhatsApp authentication and dependency installation for NanoClaw requires running the setup skill, which enforces environment setup, configures credentials, and starts the background agent service.

Can I use Docker and Apple Container to set up NanoClaw on Linux and macOS?

Yes, NanoClaw setup supports both Docker on Linux and Apple Container on macOS, automatically detecting your platform to configure the appropriate runtime environment and install necessary dependencies.

What is the best way to reconfigure or repair a broken NanoClaw setup?

The best way to reconfigure or repair a broken NanoClaw setup is to re-run the setup skill, which validates runtime checks, repairs missing components, and re-registers your main admin channel.

Do I need npm and Docker installed before configuring NanoClaw?

You do not need to pre-install npm or Docker, because the NanoClaw setup process enforces dependency installation and environment setup automatically using platform-specific tooling during the onboarding sequence.

Why does NanoClaw setup require registering a main admin channel?

NanoClaw setup requires registering a main admin channel to establish the primary communication endpoint for the agent service, ensuring background services can properly route messages after WhatsApp authentication.