Installation of OpenClaw (aka ClawdBot / MoltBot ) on Raspberry pi 4 (2gb) SSD
In this video, I’m walking you through the full installation and setup of Clawdbot (also known as MoltBot or OpenClaw) on a Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB RAM).
To ensure the best performance and avoid the common pitfalls of SD card corruption, I’m running the entire OS and bot stack off an external SSD. Whether you’re looking to automate physical tasks or just want to experiment with open-source robotics, this guide covers everything from hardware prep to final calibration.
🛠️ What We’re Using:
Device : Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB Model)
Storage: High-speed SSD (USB 3.0)
Software: OpenClaw / MoltBot Repo
OS: Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit )
⏱️ Video Timestamps
0:00 Project Overview: OpenClaw on Raspberry Pi 4
0:05 Setting up Raspberry Pi Imager
0:12 Selecting Storage (SSD) & System Customization
1:17 OS Flashing Complete & Initial Boot
1:20 Accessing the Pi via SSH
1:25 (Optional) System Update and Upgrade
1:30 Visiting OpenClaw.ai for the Installation Script
1:45 Running the Installation Command
2:07 Troubleshooting: Resuming a Stalled Installation
2:31 Initial OpenClaw Configuration & Gateway Setup
4:16 Connecting Anthropic (Claude) API
5:01 Configuring Communication Channels (Telegram Setup)
5:18 Demo: Adding Skills & Interacting with the Bot
6:25 Explaining Local Search & Embedding Pipelines
7:00 Advanced Features: Brave Search Integration
7:23 Memory Management: Enabling Memory Flush
7:43 Testing the Bot: Real-time Web Search & Summary
8:31 Outro