Command Index
This is a lookup reference, not the onboarding path.
If you are installing and starting NextClaw for the first time, use Quickstart.
Core runtime
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw start | Start the background service and UI |
nextclaw restart | Restart the service |
nextclaw stop | Stop the service |
nextclaw serve | Run in the foreground for debugging |
nextclaw status | Inspect runtime status |
nextclaw doctor | Run diagnostics |
nextclaw update | Update the runtime |
nextclaw usage | View usage snapshots |
Host management
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw service install-systemd --user | Install a Linux user-level systemd service |
sudo nextclaw service install-systemd --system | Install a Linux system-level systemd service |
nextclaw service install-launch-agent | Install a macOS LaunchAgent |
nextclaw service install-task | Install a Windows scheduled task |
nextclaw service autostart status | Inspect autostart state |
nextclaw service autostart doctor | Diagnose autostart configuration |
Remote access
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw remote enable | Enable remote access |
nextclaw remote disable | Disable remote access |
nextclaw remote status | Inspect remote access state |
nextclaw remote doctor | Diagnose remote access |
Configuration
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw config get <path> | Read configuration |
nextclaw config set <path> <value> | Write configuration |
nextclaw config unset <path> | Remove configuration |
Secrets
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw secrets audit | Audit secret references |
nextclaw secrets configure | Configure secret provider behavior |
nextclaw secrets reload | Reload secrets |
Channels
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw channels status | Inspect channel state |
nextclaw channels login | Log in to supported QR-code channels |
nextclaw channels add | Add channel configuration |
Automation
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw cron list | List jobs |
nextclaw cron add | Add a job |
nextclaw cron remove <jobId> | Remove a job |
nextclaw cron enable <jobId> | Enable a job |
nextclaw cron disable <jobId> | Disable a job |
nextclaw cron run <jobId> | Run a job immediately |
Extensions and Skills
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw skills installed | List installed skills |
nextclaw marketplace skills search | Search marketplace skills |
nextclaw marketplace skills install <slug> | Install a marketplace skill |
Agent
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
nextclaw agent | Terminal chat |
nextclaw agent -m "message" | Send a one-shot message |
nextclaw agents list | List agents |
nextclaw agents runtimes | List runtimes |