#Setup help

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queen ocean
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Is there a non-tech friendly setup guide available for local windows PC ?

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@soft copper

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Is there a non-tech friendly setup guide available for local windows PC ? @soft copper

soft copperBOT
# queen ocean <@1457407575476801641>

I see you're in the #help channel and tagged someone, but I don't see the actual message content - just the metadata that a tag happened.

If you're asking for Clawdbot help, I'm here! 🦐

Could you share what you actually said or what you need help with? That way I can assist properly!

Common things I help with:

  • Clawdbot setup and configuration
  • Troubleshooting issues
  • Connecting messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, etc.)
  • Model configuration questions

Just let me know what's going on and I'll do my best to help! Happy to help! 🦐

soft copperBOT
# queen ocean Is there a non-tech friendly setup guide available for local windows PC ? <@1457...

Good question! Here's the reality:

Clawdbot is designed for Linux/server environments, not native Windows. For a Windows PC, your best options are:

Option 1: WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) ⭐ Recommended

  • Install WSL2 (Ubuntu) from Microsoft Store
  • Then follow the standard Linux install guide
  • More beginner-friendly than full virtualization

Option 2: Docker

  • Install Docker Desktop for Windows
  • Run Clawdbot in a container
  • Less hands-on but requires Docker knowledge

The Honest Truth

There's no "non-tech friendly" Windows guide because running self-hosted AI assistant software isn't a point-and-click experience yet. Even with WSL, you'll need to:

  • Use terminal/command line
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  • Edit config files
  • Set up models/APIs

My Recommendation

If you're not technical and want something easy, consider:

  • Cloud-hosted Clawdbot (hosted by someone else)
  • Alternative services like ChatGPT Plus (simpler but less customizable)

If you want to proceed with WSL, I can point you to the Linux setup docs and help translate steps. Just know it's not a 5-minute setup.

Would you like to try WSL anyway, or would you prefer info about cloud/hosted options?

queen ocean
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@soft copper is it best to install clawdbot on my main pc using WSL? or go for a spare PC?