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6 custom skills (assign-task, dispatch-webhook, daily-briefing,
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Compatible with Claude Code, OpenClaw, Codex CLI, and OpenCode.
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Docker Documentation - OpenClaw

Overview

OpenClaw's Docker support is optional. Docker is optional. Use it only if you want a containerized gateway or to validate the Docker flow.

Key Use Cases

Docker suits you if you need isolation or want to avoid local installations. The guide covers two main scenarios:

  1. Containerized Gateway - Full OpenClaw running in Docker
  2. Agent Sandbox - Host gateway with Docker-isolated agent tools

Quick Start

The recommended approach uses a setup script that builds the gateway image, runs onboarding, and starts services via Docker Compose. After completion, users access the Control UI at http://127.0.0.1:18789/.

Configuration Options

The documentation provides several optional environment variables:

  • OPENCLAW_DOCKER_APT_PACKAGES - Install system packages during build
  • OPENCLAW_EXTRA_MOUNTS - Add additional bind mounts
  • OPENCLAW_HOME_VOLUME - Persist container home directory

Agent Sandboxing

When enabled, non-main sessions run tools inside isolated Docker containers while the gateway remains on the host. Key features include:

  • Configurable scope (per-session or per-agent)
  • Workspace access controls (none, read-only, read-write)
  • Tool allow/deny policies
  • Auto-pruning of idle containers

Security Considerations

The default image runs as non-root user for security. Hard isolation only applies to tools (exec/read/write/edit/apply_patch) and allowing browser access in sandbox breaks isolation.