claude-home/productivity/openclaw/DEPLOYMENT_STATUS.md

title	description	type	domain	tags
OpenClaw Deployment Status	Deployment checklist and status for OpenClaw on LXC 224. Tracks infrastructure setup completion, required user actions (API keys, Discord bot setup, intents), verification steps, and file locations.	runbook	productivity	openclaw deployment lxc docker discord minimax checklist

OpenClaw Deployment Status

Infrastructure Setup - COMPLETE

LXC Container (224)

• Status: ✅ Created and running
• Hostname: openclaw-lxc
• IP Address: 10.10.0.224
• Resources: 2 cores, 4GB RAM, 32GB disk
• OS: Ubuntu 20.04
• Docker: Installed (version 28.1.1)
• Docker Compose: Installed (version 2.35.1)

Configuration Files

• Status: ✅ Deployed to /opt/openclaw/
• docker-compose.yml: ✅ Created
• openclaw.json: ✅ Created (MiniMax + Discord config)
• .env.example: ✅ Created (template for secrets)
• Directory structure: ✅ Created (workspace/, logs/)

AppArmor & Features

• Status: ✅ Configured
• AppArmor profile: unconfined (required for Docker-in-Docker)
• Features: nesting=1, keyctl=1 (enabled)
• Container devices: Allowed for Docker functionality

Documentation - COMPLETE

Technology Documentation

• Status: ✅ Created in /mnt/NV2/Development/claude-home/productivity/openclaw/
• CONTEXT.md: ✅ Comprehensive technology overview (architecture, operations, integrations)
• troubleshooting.md: ✅ Complete troubleshooting guide (startup, Discord, API, performance)
• README.md: ✅ Quick reference guide

Infrastructure Integration

• Status: ✅ Updated
• hosts.yml: ✅ Added openclaw host entry
• LXC config backup: ✅ Saved to server-configs/proxmox/lxc/224.conf
• CLAUDE.md: ✅ Added OpenClaw keyword triggers to auto-loading rules
• .env.example: ✅ Created template in server-configs/openclaw/

Next Steps (REQUIRES USER INPUT)

1. Obtain API Keys

You need to provide the following secrets:

MiniMax API Key:

• Sign up at: https://platform.minimax.io/
• Create an API key
• Key format: sk-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Discord Bot Token:

• Go to: https://discord.com/developers/applications
• Create new application: "OpenClaw - Cal's Assistant" (or preferred name)
• Bot tab → Add Bot
• Copy bot token

2. Configure Environment Variables

Once you have the keys:

# SSH to LXC
ssh root@10.10.0.224

# Create .env file from template
cd /opt/openclaw
cp .env.example .env

# Edit .env file and add your actual keys
nano .env

Add your keys:

MINIMAX_API_KEY=sk-your_actual_key_here
DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=your_actual_discord_token_here

3. Enable Discord Bot Intents

CRITICAL: Must be done before starting the bot

1. Go to Discord Developer Portal
2. Select your application
3. Bot tab → Privileged Gateway Intents
4. Enable these two intents:
   • ✅ Message Content Intent (REQUIRED - bot can't read messages without this)
   • ✅ Server Members Intent (recommended for @mentions)
5. Save changes

4. Generate Discord Bot Invite URL

1. In Discord Developer Portal
2. OAuth2 → URL Generator
3. Select scopes:
   • ✅ bot
   • ✅ applications.commands
4. Select bot permissions:
   • ✅ View Channels
   • ✅ Send Messages
   • ✅ Read Message History
   • ✅ Embed Links
   • ✅ Attach Files
   • ✅ Add Reactions
5. Copy generated URL

5. Invite Bot to Discord Server

1. Open the generated invite URL
2. Select your Discord server
3. Authorize the bot

6. Start OpenClaw

ssh root@10.10.0.224
cd /opt/openclaw
docker compose up -d

7. Verify Deployment

# Check container status
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f openclaw-gateway

# Check health
docker compose exec openclaw-gateway openclaw doctor

# Verify Discord connection
docker compose exec openclaw-gateway openclaw channels status --probe

Expected in logs:

• "Configuration loaded"
• "Discord channel connected"
• "MiniMax provider initialized"
• NO errors about missing environment variables or intents

8. Test DM Pairing

1. Send DM to OpenClaw bot on Discord: "Hello"
2. Bot should respond with a pairing code
3. Approve pairing:

   ssh root@10.10.0.224 'cd /opt/openclaw && docker compose exec openclaw-gateway openclaw pairing approve discord <code>'
   

4. Pairing confirmed message
5. Send another DM: "What's 2+2?"
6. Bot should respond with answer (verifies MiniMax API working)

Success Criteria Checklist

Infrastructure:

• LXC 224 created and running
• Docker installed and configured
• AppArmor profile set to unconfined
• Nesting and keyctl features enabled
• Directory structure created
• Configuration files deployed

Documentation:

• CONTEXT.md created
• troubleshooting.md created
• README.md created
• Infrastructure inventory updated
• CLAUDE.md loading rules updated
• LXC config backed up

User Actions Required:

• MiniMax API key obtained
• Discord bot created
• Discord intents enabled (Message Content + Server Members)
• Bot invited to Discord server
• .env file created with actual secrets
• OpenClaw started with docker compose up -d
• Discord bot online in server
• DM pairing completed
• Test message successful

Deployment Files Location

On LXC 224 (10.10.0.224):

/opt/openclaw/
├── docker-compose.yml
├── openclaw.json
├── .env.example
├── .env (YOU MUST CREATE THIS)
├── workspace/
└── logs/

In Version Control:

/mnt/NV2/Development/claude-home/
├── productivity/openclaw/
│   ├── CONTEXT.md
│   ├── troubleshooting.md
│   ├── README.md
│   └── DEPLOYMENT_STATUS.md (this file)
├── server-configs/
│   ├── hosts.yml (updated)
│   ├── proxmox/lxc/224.conf (backed up)
│   └── openclaw/docker-compose/openclaw/.env.example
└── CLAUDE.md (updated with OpenClaw keywords)

Quick Reference Commands

# Start OpenClaw
ssh root@10.10.0.224 'cd /opt/openclaw && docker compose up -d'

# View logs
ssh root@10.10.0.224 'cd /opt/openclaw && docker compose logs -f'

# Stop OpenClaw
ssh root@10.10.0.224 'cd /opt/openclaw && docker compose down'

# Restart after config changes
ssh root@10.10.0.224 'cd /opt/openclaw && docker compose restart'

# Approve pairing
ssh root@10.10.0.224 'cd /opt/openclaw && docker compose exec openclaw-gateway openclaw pairing approve discord <code>'

# Health check
ssh root@10.10.0.224 'cd /opt/openclaw && docker compose exec openclaw-gateway openclaw doctor'

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during deployment:

1. Container won't start: Check docker compose logs for errors
2. Discord not connecting: Verify bot token and intents enabled
3. MiniMax API errors: Verify API key format and validity
4. Environment variables not working: Ensure .env file exists in /opt/openclaw/

See troubleshooting.md for comprehensive solutions.

Next Phase (After User Completes Setup)

Once you've completed the user actions and verified everything works:

1. Test various OpenClaw features (file operations, browser automation, etc.)
2. Configure guild/server channels if desired (optional)
3. Set up monitoring/alerts (optional)
4. Consider n8n integration for workflow automation (future)
5. Store learnings to MemoryGraph

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Deployment Date: 2026-02-02 Deployed By: Claude Code LXC VMID: 224 Status: Infrastructure complete, awaiting user secrets configuration