- Updated: March 20, 2026
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Deploy OpenClaw with One‑Click: A Step‑by‑Step Guide Tied to the AI‑Agent Hype
Deploy OpenClaw with One‑Click: A Step‑by‑Step Guide Tied to the AI‑Agent Hype
Artificial‑intelligence agents are the buzz of the developer community – from autonomous assistants to self‑optimising services. If you’re a founder or engineer looking to showcase an AI‑powered game server, the OpenClaw full‑stack demo gives you a ready‑made playground that can be launched with a single click.
Prerequisites
- Git installed (>=2.30)
- Docker Engine & Docker Compose (>=20.10)
- Node.js (>=18) – only if you plan to tweak the UI
- An GitHub account with access to the OpenClaw template repository
- Optional: UBOS hosting guide for custom domain / TLS setup
1. Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/ubos-tech/openclaw-demo.git
cd openclaw-demo
2. Configure Environment Variables
Create a .env file at the project root (copy the example first):
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your values
# Example variables:
# DB_PASSWORD=your‑db‑password
# OPENAI_API_KEY=your‑openai‑key # enables AI‑agent integration
3. Build & Run the Stack
# Pull images and start all services
docker compose up -d --build
# Verify containers are healthy
docker compose ps
4. Verify the Demo
Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser. You should see the classic OpenClaw arena with AI‑agent bots powered by the OpenAI API (if you supplied a key). Use the in‑game console to issue commands – a great way to demonstrate how AI agents can control game logic.
5. Deploy to Production (One‑Click)
UBOS provides a one‑click deployment button that creates a fully managed instance on our cloud platform. Click the button on the GitHub repo’s README or use the UBOS CLI:
ubos deploy openclaw-demo
After a few minutes the demo is live on a public URL, complete with TLS and auto‑scaling.
Why This Matters Now
AI agents are no longer a research curiosity; they are being embedded into games, dev‑ops, and SaaS products. By deploying OpenClaw, you get a tangible showcase of AI‑driven gameplay that you can point to in pitches, blog posts, or investor decks.
Ready to try it yourself? Follow the steps above and read our detailed hosting guide for any extra customisation.