Initial commit: OpenClaw Skill Collection
6 custom skills (assign-task, dispatch-webhook, daily-briefing, task-capture, qmd-brain, tts-voice) with technical documentation. Compatible with Claude Code, OpenClaw, Codex CLI, and OpenCode.
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# macOS VMs
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# OpenClaw on macOS VMs (Sandboxing)
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## Recommended default (most users)
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* **Small Linux VPS** for an always-on Gateway and low cost. See [VPS hosting](/vps).
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* **Dedicated hardware** (Mac mini or Linux box) if you want full control and a **residential IP** for browser automation. Many sites block data center IPs, so local browsing often works better.
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* **Hybrid:** keep the Gateway on a cheap VPS, and connect your Mac as a **node** when you need browser/UI automation. See [Nodes](/nodes) and [Gateway remote](/gateway/remote).
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Use a macOS VM when you specifically need macOS-only capabilities (iMessage/BlueBubbles) or want strict isolation from your daily Mac.
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## macOS VM options
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### Local VM on your Apple Silicon Mac (Lume)
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Run OpenClaw in a sandboxed macOS VM on your existing Apple Silicon Mac using [Lume](https://cua.ai/docs/lume).
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This gives you:
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* Full macOS environment in isolation (your host stays clean)
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* iMessage support via BlueBubbles (impossible on Linux/Windows)
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* Instant reset by cloning VMs
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* No extra hardware or cloud costs
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### Hosted Mac providers (cloud)
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If you want macOS in the cloud, hosted Mac providers work too:
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* [MacStadium](https://www.macstadium.com/) (hosted Macs)
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* Other hosted Mac vendors also work; follow their VM + SSH docs
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Once you have SSH access to a macOS VM, continue at step 6 below.
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---
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## Quick path (Lume, experienced users)
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1. Install Lume
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2. `lume create openclaw --os macos --ipsw latest`
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3. Complete Setup Assistant, enable Remote Login (SSH)
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4. `lume run openclaw --no-display`
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5. SSH in, install OpenClaw, configure channels
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6. Done
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---
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## What you need (Lume)
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* Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3/M4)
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* macOS Sequoia or later on the host
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* ~60 GB free disk space per VM
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* ~20 minutes
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---
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## 1) Install Lume
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```bash
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/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/trycua/cua/main/libs/lume/scripts/install.sh)"
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```
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If `~/.local/bin` isn't in your PATH:
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```bash
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echo 'export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.local/bin"' >> ~/.zshrc && source ~/.zshrc
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```
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Verify:
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```bash
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lume --version
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```
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Docs: [Lume Installation](https://cua.ai/docs/lume/guide/getting-started/installation)
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---
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## 2) Create the macOS VM
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```bash
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lume create openclaw --os macos --ipsw latest
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```
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This downloads macOS and creates the VM. A VNC window opens automatically.
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Note: The download can take a while depending on your connection.
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---
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## 3) Complete Setup Assistant
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In the VNC window:
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1. Select language and region
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2. Skip Apple ID (or sign in if you want iMessage later)
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3. Create a user account (remember the username and password)
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4. Skip all optional features
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After setup completes, enable SSH:
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1. Open System Settings → General → Sharing
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2. Enable "Remote Login"
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---
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## 4) Get the VM's IP address
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```bash
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lume get openclaw
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```
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Look for the IP address (usually `192.168.64.x`).
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---
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## 5) SSH into the VM
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```bash
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ssh youruser@192.168.64.X
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```
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Replace `youruser` with the account you created, and the IP with your VM's IP.
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---
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## 6) Install OpenClaw
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Inside the VM:
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```bash
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npm install -g openclaw@latest
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openclaw onboard --install-daemon
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```
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Follow the onboarding prompts to set up your model provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.).
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---
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## 7) Configure channels
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Edit the config file:
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```bash
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nano ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
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```
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Add your channels:
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```json
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{
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"channels": {
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"whatsapp": {
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"dmPolicy": "allowlist",
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"allowFrom": ["+15551234567"]
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},
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"telegram": {
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"botToken": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN"
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}
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}
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}
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```
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Then login to WhatsApp (scan QR):
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```bash
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openclaw channels login
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```
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---
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## 8) Run the VM headlessly
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Stop the VM and restart without display:
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```bash
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lume stop openclaw
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lume run openclaw --no-display
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```
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The VM runs in the background. OpenClaw's daemon keeps the gateway running.
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To check status:
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```bash
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ssh youruser@192.168.64.X "openclaw status"
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```
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---
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## Bonus: iMessage integration
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This is the killer feature of running on macOS. Use [BlueBubbles](https://bluebubbles.app) to add iMessage to OpenClaw.
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Inside the VM:
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1. Download BlueBubbles from bluebubbles.app
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2. Sign in with your Apple ID
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3. Enable the Web API and set a password
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4. Point BlueBubbles webhooks at your gateway (example: `https://your-gateway-host:3000/bluebubbles-webhook?password=<password>`)
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Add to your OpenClaw config:
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```json
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{
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"channels": {
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"bluebubbles": {
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"serverUrl": "http://localhost:1234",
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"password": "your-api-password",
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"webhookPath": "/bluebubbles-webhook"
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}
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}
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}
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```
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Restart the gateway. Now your agent can send and receive iMessages.
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Full setup details: [BlueBubbles channel](/channels/bluebubbles)
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---
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## Save a golden image
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Before customizing further, snapshot your clean state:
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```bash
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lume stop openclaw
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lume clone openclaw openclaw-golden
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```
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Reset anytime:
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```bash
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lume stop openclaw && lume delete openclaw
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lume clone openclaw-golden openclaw
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lume run openclaw --no-display
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```
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---
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## Running 24/7
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Keep the VM running by:
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* Keeping your Mac plugged in
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* Disabling sleep in System Settings → Energy Saver
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* Using `caffeinate` if needed
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For true always-on, consider a dedicated Mac mini or a small VPS. See [VPS hosting](/vps).
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---
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## Troubleshooting
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| Problem | Solution |
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| Can't SSH into VM | Check "Remote Login" is enabled in VM's System Settings |
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| VM IP not showing | Wait for VM to fully boot, run `lume get openclaw` again |
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| Lume command not found | Add `~/.local/bin` to your PATH |
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| WhatsApp QR not scanning | Ensure you're logged into the VM (not host) when running `openclaw channels login` |
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---
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## Related docs
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* [VPS hosting](/vps)
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* [Nodes](/nodes)
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* [Gateway remote](/gateway/remote)
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* [BlueBubbles channel](/channels/bluebubbles)
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* [Lume Quickstart](https://cua.ai/docs/lume/guide/getting-started/quickstart)
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* [Lume CLI Reference](https://cua.ai/docs/lume/reference/cli-reference)
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* [Unattended VM Setup](https://cua.ai/docs/lume/guide/fundamentals/unattended-setup) (advanced)
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* [Docker Sandboxing](/install/docker) (alternative isolation approach)
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