What is Openclaw? Simply put, it is Claudeai's...
We usually use Claude to represent "hand," which is simply a smart device residing within a webpage.
It's a smart brain. If you ask it how to organize files, it will give you a step-by-step guide; if you ask...
It crawls data; it provides you with a piece of code.

OpenClaw's core logic is: it connects Claude's brain to...
On your computer permissions

It's no longer just talk; it runs directly in your local environment.
Give it a command, and it can open a browser, browse folders, etc.
It runs its own scripts. This "autonomy" is its biggest selling point, but also...
It is the source of many safety hazards.

Tips for lobster crawlers: Don't get tricked by Chrome extensions.
Many beginners to OpenClaw (commonly known as lobster) will find that...
There are two crawler modes: Chrome extension and built-in browser.

There's a pitfall here:

Chrome extension: Although intuitive, it is actually a tool attached to the front end.
The tool has limited permissions, and the most frustrating thing is that it's prone to disconnecting. You think it's working diligently...
It worked, but it had already secretly disconnected, so you had to manually refresh it.

Built-in browser: This is the true core of "automation." It has more permissions.
High, capable of directly simulating low-level operations

Practical advice: When you need to scrape data from a webpage (especially the kind that requires real-time data scraping),
When updating cryptocurrency prices or on-chain information, it must be clearly stated in the instruction.
Tell it: Please use the built-in browser mode to complete the task.

Security Warning: Don't let your private key become "tuition fees" for AI.
For crypto enthusiasts, OpenClaw is both a powerful tool and a reliable resource.
Lei. Claw Hub has many user-shared skills, but this...
The security risks are enormous. Some scripts may be specifically designed to target cryptocurrencies.
If you grant a player's "fixed-point sniping" local permissions, the consequences can be dire.
Imagine


My three bottom lines for safety!

Frequent updates: The official version 2.2 and later significantly improved security.
They've even added an official health check skill; you absolutely must keep up!

Avoid third-party downloads: Unless you can understand the source code yourself, don't download anything randomly.
Skills of dubious origin on Hub

Cross-checking: If you're unsure about a particular OpenClaw file, don't let it...
Self-checking (which might lie), throwing the code to another independent AI (than...)
Security audits can be performed using tools such as GPT-4o or the native Claude 3.5.

Beginner's Guide to Success: How to Write Your Own Automation Scripts Using the "Hardcore Method"?
Many people think they can't code, and that OpenClaw is just an advanced tool.
Chat box. Actually, it's not like that. There's a "shelling mindset" that's perfect for beginners.
friends

You can use Claude Code + Shadowsword (or a similar screen recording tool).
To achieve

Logical recording: First, use a tool like a shadow cutter to record your manual operation process.
(For example, logging in, checking in, turning pages) Record the whole thing once.

Feed it to the AI: This includes the recorded process files, element screenshots, and network requests.
(Fetch/XHR in F12) All of them are handed over to OpenClaw

Let it translate: You tell it, "This is the logic I manually executed; you follow it based on..."
This data helped me write a custom script that runs on OpenClaw.

This process is like drawing a skeleton for an AI, and it filling in the flesh and blood. Although
It's a clumsy method, but the sense of accomplishment from going from 0 to 1 is far greater than simply copying someone else's work.
The code is much stronger.

It represents the future, but for now, we need to "run with a leash."

The explosive popularity of OpenClaw is no accident. It's a product of our exploration of "conversational AI."
A microcosm of the journey towards "Agent AI"

If you are a developer: it can help you handle 80% of repetitive coding tasks.

If you are a regular user: it can help you manage those tedious webpage check-ins,
Data organization and information monitoring

But remember, it runs on your computer and consumes your API balance.
When you first start trying it, don't put too much pressure on it (such as grabbing several at once).
(tens of thousands of data entries), start with a simple "organize download folder" or "each" task.
Start with the daily weather alert and figure out its temperament.

Now that AI has begun to develop hands and feet, what we should be learning most is not how to deal with it.
It's not about chatting, but about how to direct it to work.