First Useful Workflow

The quickstart proves that NextClaw runs. This page proves that it is worth continuing with.

The goal is a small but real workflow: configure a model, complete one useful conversation, then create one low-risk automation.

1. Check health first

nextclaw status
nextclaw doctor

If this already reports a problem, go to Troubleshooting.

2. Do one real conversation

Open the UI and ask for something you would actually use today, for example:

Turn these rough notes into an execution checklist I can send to a teammate.

Avoid toy prompts. The first useful workflow should be connected to real work.

3. Create one reminder or scheduled job

Now let NextClaw do one small thing proactively, for example:

Every weekday at 9:30, remind me to choose the most important task for the day.

To understand automation more formally, see Run Automations.

4. Decide whether to connect a channel

If you already live in a messaging app every day, connect a channel next:

• Connect Channels

If you only need the local UI for now, skip channels.

5. Decide whether it should stay running

When you want NextClaw to become part of your daily setup, continue with:

• Background & Autostart
• Remote Access
• Docker Deployment

At this point, you have moved from "it runs" to "it is useful."