Advanced Features & Troubleshooting

OpenClaw troubleshooting, custom skills, memory feature, multi-device sync, and security tips

Troubleshooting

Can't connect to Telegram

Telegram may require a proxy in some regions. Set up terminal proxy and restart Gateway:

export https_proxy=http://127.0.0.1:proxy-port
export http_proxy=http://127.0.0.1:proxy-port
openclaw gateway restart

Or use Web UI directly (no proxy needed).

Configuration file format error

Run diagnostic command to auto-fix:

openclaw doctor --fix

API connection failed

1. Check if API key is correct
2. Confirm baseUrl is set to https://api.apiyi.com/v1
3. Test connectivity:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer your-key" \
     https://api.apiyi.com/v1/models

How to view runtime logs

openclaw logs --follow

How to update OpenClaw

openclaw update

How to add new chat channels

openclaw channels add --channel telegram

Custom Skills

OpenClaw supports custom skills. Create them in the ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/ directory.

Memory Feature

OpenClaw remembers your conversations and preferences. Use /memory to view and manage memory.

Multi-Device Sync

Run OpenClaw on multiple devices and use tools like Tailscale for remote access.

Security Tips

• API Key Security: Never share your configuration file with others
• Permission Control: OpenClaw can execute terminal commands - avoid dangerous operations
• Network Security: By default, it only listens on localhost. Configure proper security measures for remote access

Related Resources

APIYI Console

Manage API keys and view usage

Model Recommendations

View scenario-based model recommendations