Quickstart

This page has one job: help you prove that NextClaw can run, open, and return one useful reply.

1. Prepare Node.js

The NPM install path requires Node.js and npm.

node -v
npm -v

If either command is missing, install the Node.js LTS release and reopen your terminal.

2. Install NextClaw

npm i -g nextclaw

This installs the CLI. It does not automatically register a login or boot-time autostart entry.

3. Start the service

nextclaw start

Then open:

http://127.0.0.1:55667

4. Finish the minimum setup

In the UI, do three things:

1. Add one model provider.
2. Select a default model.
3. Save the configuration.

If you are not sure which provider path to choose, start with Pick a Provider Path.

5. Send the first message

Use a real request, for example:

Turn the three things I need to do today into a short checklist.

If you get a normal reply, the minimum setup is complete.

Useful checks

nextclaw status
nextclaw doctor
nextclaw stop

For the complete command surface, see Command Index.

Next step

• First Useful Workflow
• Set Up Providers
• Background & Autostart