install OpenClaw

 

To fix this and successfully install or run OpenClaw, choose the method that matches your intended setup:

Option 1: Use the Native Windows Installation (Recommended)

If you are currently trying to run an installation script like curl ... | bash, use the OpenClaw official PowerShell command instead: 

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator (Search for "PowerShell", right-click it, and select Run as Administrator).
2. Run this command:
   powershell

   iwr -useb https://openclaw.ai/install.ps1 | iex
   

3. If you get an execution policy error, run Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser and then try the install command again. 

Option 2: Install Git Bash

If you specifically need the bash command available in your terminal, the easiest way is to install Git for Windows, which includes Git Bash: 

• Download & Install: Get the installer from Git for Windows.
• Usage: After installation, you can type bash directly into PowerShell to enter a Bash environment, or use the "Git Bash" application from your Start menu. 

Option 3: Use Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 

For a "real" Linux environment on Windows, which is often more stable for OpenClaw: 

1. Open PowerShell as Admin and run: wsl --install.
2. Restart your computer when prompted.
3. Open the newly installed Ubuntu app from your Start menu.
4. Inside the Ubuntu terminal, you can now run the Bash-based command:
   bash

   curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
   

    

Troubleshooting "Command Not Found" after installation

If you have already installed OpenClaw but the openclaw command itself is not recognized: 

• Restart your terminal: Windows often needs a fresh session to recognize new PATH variables.
• Check PATH: Verify that your npm global directory is in your system PATH. You can find this directory by running npm config get prefix.
• Node Version: Ensure you are using Node.js v22 (not higher) for the best compatibility with OpenClaw on Windows.