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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# Authentication
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## Overview
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OpenClaw supports two authentication methods for model providers: OAuth and API keys. For Anthropic users, an API key is recommended, though Claude subscription users can alternatively use tokens from `claude setup-token`.
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## Key Setup Methods
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### API Key Approach (Recommended)
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Set your Anthropic API key on the gateway host via environment variable or the `~/.openclaw/.env` configuration file, then verify with `openclaw models status`.
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### Claude Subscription Token
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Users with Claude subscriptions can run `claude setup-token` on the gateway host and import it using `openclaw models auth setup-token --provider anthropic`.
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## Credential Management
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Users can control which authentication credential is active through:
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- Per-session selection via `/model <alias>@<profileId>` commands
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- Per-agent configuration using auth profile ordering commands
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- Status checks with `openclaw models status` or `openclaw doctor`
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## Troubleshooting
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Common issues include missing credentials (resolved by rerunning `claude setup-token`) and token expiration (identifiable through status commands). The system provides automation-friendly checks that return specific exit codes for expired or missing credentials.
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## Requirements
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Users need either a Claude Max or Pro subscription and the Claude Code CLI installed to access setup-token functionality.
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