Integration Guide — OpenClaw + OpenAI

OpenClaw
+ OpenAI.

Use OpenAI models inside OpenClaw for smarter agents. Configure GPT-4, embeddings, and function calling.

openclaw — task runner

> task.md

Connect OpenAI to OpenClaw.
When new events fire, process
and route data automatically.

✓ OpenAI: connected✓ trigger: event_detected✓ workflow: running

status: COMPLETE · time: 1.2s

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Setup time

< 20 min

Self-hosted

100%

Task limits

None

Vendor lock-in

Zero

What you can automate

OpenClaw + OpenAI.
Here is what it does.

Connect your OpenAI account to OpenClaw and automate the work that currently requires manual effort.

Chat Completions (GPT)

Call GPT-4, GPT-3.5, or other models from workflows. Use for summarization, classification, extraction, and conversational agents.

Embeddings

Generate embeddings for search, clustering, and similarity. Build semantic search or RAG pipelines inside OpenClaw.

Function Calling

Use tool/function calling for structured outputs. Extract entities, call APIs, or drive multi-step reasoning from a single prompt.

Structured Outputs

Request JSON or structured responses. Parse and use in subsequent workflow steps without brittle regex.

What you can build right now

Example workflows.

Real automations you can run with OpenClaw and OpenAI today. Pick one and ship it this week.

How to get started

Set it up in minutes.

The workshop walks you through the full OpenClaw setup. Then follow these steps to connect OpenAI.

01

Create an OpenAI API key

In platform.openai.com, go to API keys and create a key. Restrict scopes if needed. Never expose keys in client code.

2 min
02

Add OpenAI to OpenClaw

Add OpenAI as a connection with your API key. Select default model (e.g., gpt-4o). Test with a simple completion.

2 min
03

Add AI steps to workflows

Insert an OpenAI action in your workflow. Pass input from previous steps. Use output in conditions or downstream actions. Consider token limits.

10 min
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Common questions

Everything you want to know.

Get OpenClaw running
in 20 minutes.

The $19 workshop covers setup, your first workflow, and connecting OpenClaw to the tools you already use.

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