Get Started with ClawNexus in 5 Minutes
Install ClawNexus, start the daemon, and discover OpenClaw instances on your network automatically.
Prerequisites
Node.js 18+ and npm. No other runtime dependencies.
Installation Steps
1
Install ClawNexus globally
Install the daemon via npm:
npm install -g clawnexus2
Start the daemon
Runs in the background, listens for OpenClaw instances:
clawnexus start3
Scan for instances
Trigger active scan across all 4 discovery chains:
clawnexus scan4
List discovered instances
View all instances with names and status:
clawnexus list5
Connect
Use the assigned name to connect:
clawnexus connect homeExample output:
NAME HOST STATUS
home 192.168.1.10 online
raspi 192.168.1.42 online
office 10.0.0.5 relay