Deploy NanoClaw
Deploy a lightweight, container-isolated OpenClaw agent purpose-built for messaging channels — WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord.
Prerequisites
Clawkeeper account with a paid plan
NanoClaw deploys via Cloud Deploy (Pro, Team, or Enterprise). Sign up at clawkeeper.dev/signup and upgrade in Settings.
Messaging channel credentials
NanoClaw connects to messaging channels only (no web chat). Have at least one of these ready:
- Telegram — Bot token from
@BotFather - Discord — Bot token from the Discord Developer Portal
- WhatsApp — Business API credentials
LLM provider API key
Same providers as OpenClaw: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Ollama (local), or Ollama Cloud.
Deploy a NanoClaw Instance
Open the deploy wizard
Go to Hosts → Deploy Cloud Instance or click + Deploy on the hosts page.
Select NanoClaw as the agent framework
In Step 0: Agent Framework, select the NanoClaw card (marked “Lightweight”). This automatically:
- Restricts channels to WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord
- Disables web console and secure browser
- Enables Docker deploy mode with container isolation
- Uses a minimal 2GB instance (cost-effective)
Configure your messaging channel
Select a channel and paste your bot token. NanoClaw supports one channel per instance. For multi-channel setups, deploy multiple NanoClaw instances — they share the same dashboard.
Deploy and monitor
Click Deploy. NanoClaw provisions faster than full OpenClaw since it skips the web console, browser, and NeMo stack. Monitor from the dashboard like any other instance.
Framework Comparison
| Feature | NanoClaw | OpenClaw | NemoClaw | Claude Code VM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web console | No | Yes | Yes | Terminal |
| Messaging channels | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| NeMo Guardrails | No | No | Yes | No |
| Runtime Shield | No | Yes | Yes | Always on |
| Min RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Best for | Channel bots | General purpose | Regulated / enterprise | Dev teams |