How to install Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) and configure it in the easiest way possible

Let’s explain to you how to install and configure easily and quickly Moltbotformerly known as Clawdbot. This is a AI agenta bot that takes control of your computer, and then you can use it to tell it to do things on it. But before you start using it you have to configure it, which can be intimidating.

The worst thing of all is that if you are a Windows user the configuration is not so simple, and it can give you some errors if you do not make a couple of prior adjustments. We are going to guide you through the process so that you do not have problems. Of course, we will start by reminding you of the dangers of Moltbot and control your computer with artificial intelligence.

Before starting, keep in mind

Before you start installing this AI agent, you should be aware of the dangers of Moltbot and give an automation complete control from your computer. Because yes, you are going to give it control of all the files, applications and even passwords that you have on your computer and browser.

Therefore, at least for the first tests, I recommend installing Moltbot in a closed environment. By this I mean, basically, that it is not your main computer. You can use a secondary computer where you don’t have all your files or passwords, although it is best to use a virtual machine.

In the end, the important thing is be able to limit access to your data. That it does not have all your files, your passwords, your bank details to make payments, etc. Come on, I can’t mess it up for you. In my case, I have used a laptop where I have almost nothing, and which I basically use to do some specific tests.

In Windows there are previous steps

Before you start installing Moltbot on Windows you have to do a couple of steps first to avoid getting an error in the process. Because this is not a program prepared for Windows, and if you simply go to the Moltbot website and use the command it tells you, you will most likely get an error.

Therefore, first you have to install the Git toolavailable in git-scm.com. Go to the download page, and download the version corresponding to your Windows. Then install it. When you do it it will be a multi-step process where nothing needs to be changed.

If you still get an error, you may need to fix PowerShell permissions. To do this, write the command: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser. Do it without the full stop, and when the process asks you, tell it that you do want to make the changes.

Now it’s time to install Moltbot

The first thing you have to do is open your computer console. In the case of Windows, which is where we are doing this, it will be in PowerShell. If you use macOS or GNU/Linux, you will have to search for the application Console. Installation is done using commands.

Inside this console, you have to write the following command:

• If it is Windows: iwr -useb https://molt.bot/install.ps1 | iex
• If it is macOS or GNU/Linux: curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh | Bash

This will start the installer, with which you will see that different things are installed on your computer, such as Node.jsand some other component. You accept everything they ask you. And when it finishes, you should do the three installation steps and it should appear in green that everything is correct.

When you finish, you will have a screen telling you that it has been installed successfully, a message that will appear in green. Now you don’t have to touch anything, because in a few seconds the settings screen will open.

Moltbot Initial Setup

When you go to the configuration screen, the first thing you will have is a warning message about the dangers of Moltbot. Here it will ask you in English if you understand the dangers. With the direction keys you will have to select Yes and press Enter.

Now you will have two options: QuickStart for a quick start No thorough or manual configuration. Here, to start in a simple way we are going to choose the QuickStart option, so then you will have to go to the detailed settings afterwards. Remember to only do this if you are installing Moltbot on a secondary computer or virtual machine without access to all your data, or controlled access.

This will start with simple operator setup. First you will have to choose the artificial intelligence model that you want to use. Here, if you have any paid subscription to one of these AIs like ChatGPT (listed as OpenAI) or Gemini (listed as Google), choose the one you are paying for. And if not, then the one that is most reliable for you. We will choose the option Googleand then among the sub-options we will click on Google Antigravity OAuth.

After a couple of minutes configuring the engine you have chosen, Your browser will open to log in in the artificial intelligence account you have chosen. In our case, we will log in with our Google account.

Once you’re logged in, you’ll need to choose a version of the AI ​​engine you’ve chosen. This can be a little confusing, but it is best to choose the first one that appears configured, because it is the latest version available.

Now you are going to go to another screen where you have to choose the channel to configure Moltbotand that you can later use to control it. You have several applications to choose from, including the main messaging ones. Here, choose what is most comfortable for you. I will choose the Telegram option.

Now, they will appear on the screen the steps to configure the app you have chosen and link it to Moltbot. In the case of Telegram, you have to start a chat with @BotFather, choose the /newbot option, follow the steps to create a bot and give it a username. When you do this, it will tell you a code or token made up of numbers and letters, and you will have to type it in the configuration screen that you are using in PowerShell.

In the next step you will be asked if you want to configure the skills now. This is not necessarybut if you decide to do so you can browse various functions and integrations with third-party applications and it is best that you do so by choosing the option Yes. Choose the command you want, and with each one you will see several utilities that you can install for specific applications.

And that’s it. After this the browser will open with an interface similar to ChatGPT. With this you can start asking it to do things on your computer, and even tell it to help you configure the Telegram bot to start controlling it from there.