# Agents (/desktop/integrations/openclaw)
**Important: OpenClaw Integration Removed in Jan v0.7.9**
As of Jan v0.7.9, the OpenClaw integration has been discontinued and is no longer available. If you wish to use OpenClaw, please use **Jan v0.7.8**.
The Jan team is focusing on building a safe, stable, and practical agent experience for Jan. We appreciate your patience and support as we work toward delivering a more robust solution.
Jan supports autonomous AI agents that run entirely on your own hardware — no cloud required.
## OpenClaw Agent [#openclaw-agent]
OpenClaw is Jan's first default agent. Unlike a chatbot that only answers questions, OpenClaw acts as a personal assistant that can take real actions on your behalf.
OpenClaw requires Node.js v22.12 or later to be installed.
**What it can do:**
- Read and manage local files on your computer
- Manage your calendar
- Send and receive messages via WhatsApp, Discord, or Slack
- Execute commands and automate tasks
**Skills:**
Extend OpenClaw with skills to add new capabilities and integrations.
### Enable OpenClaw [#enable-openclaw]
Go to **Settings > Integrations > OpenClaw** and click **Start** next to **Enable OpenClaw**. Jan will automatically walk you through the required installation steps — just wait for the process to complete.
A **Setting Up Remote Access** dialog will appear, automatically checking Node.js, installing OpenClaw, configuring it, and starting the gateway. Wait until all steps complete before moving on.
### Add Channels [#add-channels]
Once setup is complete, connect your messaging channels under the **Channels** section. Click the **Settings** icon on the channel you want to add — for example, WhatsApp — and a setup dialog will appear.
Click **Start Setup** and Jan will configure everything automatically, then display a QR code. Scan it with your WhatsApp app to pair your account. Once connected, you can chat with Jan directly from your phone.
### Start Chatting [#start-chatting]
Click **New Agent Chat** from the left sidebar (or press `⌘M`) to open a new agent session and start interacting with OpenClaw.
## Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting]
#### **Q**: The agent responds with empty or blank messages [#q-the-agent-responds-with-empty-or-blank-messages]
**1. Check that the Local API Server is running**
Go to **Settings > Local API Server** and make sure the server is running. If it's stopped, click **Start Server**. OpenClaw routes requests through the local API server, so it must be running for the agent to respond.
**2. Increase the context size to at least 32k**
A context window that is too small can cause the agent to produce empty responses, especially for multi-step tasks. Go to the model dropdown in the chat area, click the **gear icon** next to your loaded model, and set **Context Length** to at least **32768**. If you enabled OpenClaw through the setup wizard, this should already be configured automatically.
**3. Verify that a local model is loaded**
OpenClaw in local mode requires a model to be loaded in the **llamacpp** engine. Check the model dropdown at the top of the chat — it should show an active local model (not just "Select a model"). If no model is loaded, select one from the dropdown and wait for it to finish loading before chatting with the agent again.
#### **Q**: Timeout waiting for port to respond [#q-timeout-waiting-for-port-to-respond]
**1. Verify that Node.js v22.12 or later is installed**
Open a terminal and run `node -v`. If Node.js is not installed or the version is below v22.12, download and install it from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org/).
**2. (macOS) Delete the OpenClaw gateway plist and reconnect**
If Node.js is already installed correctly, the gateway launch agent may be in a bad state.
On macOS, delete this file `~/Library/LaunchAgents/ai.openclaw.gateway.plist` and try connecting again:
```bash
rm ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ai.openclaw.gateway.plist
```
## Uninstalling OpenClaw [#uninstalling-openclaw]
Currently, Jan does not have a built-in feature to uninstall OpenClaw. However, you can remove it manually by following the steps below.
When you enable OpenClaw through Jan, Jan installs the OpenClaw binary into its own data folder (inside the `openclaw/bunx/bin/` subdirectory), which is **not** on your system PATH. This means running `openclaw` directly in a terminal will likely result in a "command not found" error. The instructions below account for this.
The default Jan data folder locations are:
- **macOS:** `~/Library/Application Support/Jan/data/`
- **Linux:** `~/.local/share/Jan/data/`
- **Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Jan\data\`
If you have customized your Jan data folder, you can find the actual path in **Settings > Advanced > Jan Data Folder**.
### Step 1: Stop the Gateway and Uninstall the Service [#step-1-stop-the-gateway-and-uninstall-the-service]
Use OpenClaw's built-in uninstall command to stop the gateway and remove the service registration. Since Jan's OpenClaw binary is not on your PATH, you have several options:
#### Option A: Using npx (requires Node.js and npm) [#option-a-using-npx-requires-nodejs-and-npm]
This is the simplest method if you have Node.js installed:
```bash
npx -y openclaw uninstall --all --yes --non-interactive
```
#### Option B: Using the full path to Jan's OpenClaw binary [#option-b-using-the-full-path-to-jans-openclaw-binary]
**macOS:**
```bash
"$HOME/Library/Application Support/Jan/data/openclaw/bunx/bin/openclaw" uninstall --all --yes --non-interactive
```
**Linux:**
```bash
~/.local/share/Jan/data/openclaw/bunx/bin/openclaw uninstall --all --yes --non-interactive
```
**Windows (PowerShell):**
```powershell
& "$env:APPDATA\Jan\data\openclaw\bunx\bin\openclaw.exe" uninstall --all --yes --non-interactive
```
#### Option C: If you installed OpenClaw yourself (npm/bun) [#option-c-if-you-installed-openclaw-yourself-npmbun]
If you installed OpenClaw globally yourself (outside of Jan), the `openclaw` command should already be on your PATH:
```bash
openclaw uninstall --all --yes --non-interactive
```
Then remove the global package:
```bash
# If installed with npm
npm uninstall -g openclaw
# If installed with bun
bun remove -g openclaw
```
If none of the above options work, skip to Step 2 and follow the manual cleanup instructions for your platform.
### Step 2: Remove the Gateway Service Manually (if Step 1 failed) [#step-2-remove-the-gateway-service-manually-if-step-1-failed]
If you were unable to run the uninstall command in Step 1, manually remove the gateway service for your platform:
**macOS (launchd):**
```bash
launchctl bootout gui/$(id -u)/ai.openclaw.gateway 2>/dev/null
rm -f ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ai.openclaw.gateway.plist
```
**Linux (systemd):**
```bash
systemctl --user disable --now openclaw-gateway.service 2>/dev/null
rm -f ~/.config/systemd/user/openclaw-gateway.service
systemctl --user daemon-reload
```
**Windows (Task Scheduler, run in PowerShell as Administrator):**
```powershell
schtasks /Delete /F /TN "OpenClaw Gateway"
Remove-Item -Force "$env:USERPROFILE\.openclaw\gateway.cmd" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
```
### Step 3: Remove the OpenClaw Binary [#step-3-remove-the-openclaw-binary]
Delete Jan's internal OpenClaw installation directory.
**macOS:**
```bash
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Jan/data/openclaw
```
**Linux:**
```bash
rm -rf ~/.local/share/Jan/data/openclaw
```
**Windows (PowerShell):**
```powershell
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force "$env:APPDATA\Jan\data\openclaw"
```
### Step 4: Remove OpenClaw Configuration and State [#step-4-remove-openclaw-configuration-and-state]
Delete the OpenClaw configuration, state, and workspace data:
**macOS / Linux:**
```bash
rm -rf ~/.openclaw
```
**Windows (PowerShell):**
```powershell
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force "$env:USERPROFILE\.openclaw"
```
### Docker Mode [#docker-mode]
If you were running OpenClaw in Docker mode, you can remove the container and image instead. You can do this via the command line or through Docker Desktop.
**Via command line:**
```bash
# Stop and remove the container
docker rm -f jan-openclaw
# Remove the Docker image
docker rmi openclaw
```
**Via Docker Desktop:**
1. Open **Docker Desktop**
2. Go to the **Containers** tab, find `jan-openclaw`, click the stop button, then delete it
3. Go to the **Images** tab, find the `openclaw` image, and delete it
After uninstalling, you can always reinstall OpenClaw later by going to **Settings > Integrations > OpenClaw** and clicking **Start** again.
## What's Next [#whats-next]
You're all set — start from here and explore what OpenClaw can do for you. We'll be adding a lot of useful real-world use cases and guides to the docs soon.