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OpenClaw Glossary

Understand OpenClaw basics, core agent terms, and setup concepts before you jump into hands-on guides.

Core concepts to learn first

Use the glossary to understand OpenClaw, gateway tokens, browser relay, channels, and skills before you change configs or deploy to a VPS.

What OpenClaw isGateway tokenBrowser relayOpenClaw skills

A-Z glossary

Gateway

The OpenClaw gateway is the service layer that receives channel events and routes them to configured agents.

Gateway Token

A gateway token is the secret used to protect access to the OpenClaw gateway or related control endpoints. It should be stored like any other high-sensitivity credential.

Continue with setup guides

Getting startedDocker / VPS setupOpenClaw FAQ