OpenClaw Setup Guide

Configure an OpenClaw model provider with a ready-to-use settings file and step-by-step instructions.

Replace Your Model Configuration

Use this configuration snippet in your OpenClaw settings.json:

"custom-api-proxy": {
  "baseUrl": "http://137.184.200.132:3001/api/v1",
  "apiKey": "your-api-key-here",
  "api": "anthropic-messages",
  "models": [
    {
      "id": "claude-sonnet-4-6",
      "name": "claude-sonnet-4-6",
      "contextWindow": 200000,
      "maxTokens": 8192
    }
  ]
}

Step-by-Step Onboarding

  1. Run openclaw onboard in your terminal.
  2. Select Yes when prompted.
  3. Choose Custom Provider.
  4. Enter the Base URL: http://137.184.200.132:3001/api/v1
  5. Select endpoint compatibility:
    • Option 1: Choose Unknown for OpenAI-compatible models.
    • Option 2: Choose Anthropic-compatible if using claude-sonnet-4-6.
  6. Paste your API Key when prompted.
  7. Enter the model ID: claude-sonnet-4-6 (recommended), or any model from our catalog.
  8. Confirm the validation screen. Press Enter at the final step.

Troubleshooting

  • Base URL error: Try both http://137.184.200.132:3001/api/v1 and http://137.184.200.132:3001 (without /v1).
  • Connection timeout: Check network connectivity and firewall settings.
  • 401 Unauthorized: Verify your API key is active in the dashboard.
  • Context window limits: See the 16k Context Window Fix.