Deploy OpenClaw in 30 Seconds
Self-hosted AI agent that lives in your messaging apps. Connect WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, or Slack and let it handle tasks for you.
What is OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI agent that runs on your own server. Unlike cloud-based AI assistants, OpenClaw connects to messaging apps you already use - WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and more - as its interface. No new app to install or learn.
It can browse the web, manage files, run shell commands, schedule tasks, triage email, and work autonomously in the background. With 200,000+ GitHub stars, it's one of the most popular open-source AI projects. Self-hosting on InstaPods means your conversations and data stay on your server - not in someone else's cloud.
Why OpenClaw?
Multi-Platform Messaging
WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage. Connect the apps you already use - no new interface to learn.
Web Browsing
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File & Command Execution
Manage files, run shell commands, and interact with your server directly through chat messages.
Task Scheduling
Schedule recurring tasks, set reminders, and automate workflows. OpenClaw works in the background while you focus on other things.
Private & Self-Hosted
Your conversations and data stay on your server. No third-party access to your messages, files, or API keys.
Multi-LLM Support
Works with Claude, GPT-4, and other LLM providers. Bring your own API key and choose the model that fits your needs.
Security-Hardened by Default
OpenClaw has had 14 CVEs including 8 critical-severity issues. DIY setups often miss crucial hardening steps. InstaPods ships with every recommended security measure pre-configured.
Localhost-only gateway
Gateway bound to 127.0.0.1 - never exposed to the public internet. Nginx reverse proxy handles all external traffic with security headers and HTTPS.
Non-root process isolation
Runs as an unprivileged user inside an isolated Linux container. No root access, no shared resources with other pods.
Sandbox mode enabled
Non-main agent sessions run in sandboxed containers. Dangerous tools (exec, shell, cron) are denied by default with filesystem access restricted to workspace only.
Unique per-pod gateway token
Every pod gets a cryptographically random 32-character gateway token generated on first boot. API keys stored in environment variables with 600 file permissions.
mDNS discovery disabled
Bonjour/mDNS broadcasts are disabled to prevent network reconnaissance of filesystem paths, SSH ports, and hostname metadata.
Sensitive log redaction
API keys, tokens, and secrets are automatically redacted from tool output logs. Config directories locked to 700/600 permissions.
How It Works
Click Deploy
Select OpenClaw from the app marketplace, pick the Grow plan, and click deploy. Security hardening is applied automatically.
Add Your API Key
Add your Anthropic or OpenAI API key in the pod environment variables. Keys are stored securely and never logged.
Connect Your Apps
Open the OpenClaw dashboard, connect WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord, and start chatting with your personal AI agent.
Simple Pricing
OpenClaw needs memory for AI processing and message handling. Our Grow plan provides the right balance.
- 2 shared vCPUs
- 2 GB RAM
- 20 GB storage
- HTTPS included
- Custom domain support
- SSH access
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