NanoClaw: the lightweight containerized OpenClaw
NanoClaw is the minimalist, containerized version of OpenClaw. Same open-source philosophy, same ClawHub ecosystem, but with a smaller footprint and a Docker-first approach. Where OpenClaw targets developers wanting a full ecosystem, NanoClaw is for those who want a ready-to-go AI agent in seconds: `docker run` and you're set. Ideal for edge computing, Raspberry Pi or Kubernetes setups. NanoClaw shares the same MIT license and skill standard as its big brother, making it easy to move to full OpenClaw when your needs grow.
For who
DevOps developers, IoT tinkerers, and teams looking for an embedded, portable AI agent easy to deploy via Docker.
Input
Requetes HTTP vers l'API NanoClaw avec prompt, skills selectionnes et contexte optionnel.
steps (5)
Run the container
infoExecute `docker run -d --name nanoclaw ghcr.io/openclaw/nanoclaw:latest` to start the container in the background.
Provide an LLM key
infoPass your API key (Anthropic, OpenAI or local Ollama) via the `-e LLM_API_KEY=...` env var.
Mount a skills volume
infoMount a local volume to persist installed ClawHub skills across container restarts.
Expose the API
infoOpen port 3000 to interact with NanoClaw over HTTP or WebSocket from your scripts and applications.
Orchestrate if needed
infoDeploy multiple NanoClaw instances via Docker Compose or Kubernetes for horizontal scaling.
Output
Reponses JSON de l'agent : actions, resultats, logs structures.
Example
Input
POST /api/v1/tasks with `{"prompt": "Fetch Paris weather and send it to my Discord webhook"}`Output
NanoClaw installs the weather skill and calls the configured Discord webhook. Returns a JSON {status: success, duration_ms: 842}.Customization
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Image Docker | Tag de l'image a utiliser (latest, stable, ou version epinglee). | latest |
| Persistance des skills | Volume Docker pour garder les skills entre redemarrages. | /data/skills |
| Mode LLM | Local via Ollama ou API distante (Anthropic/OpenAI). | Anthropic |