Module 2: Setup Like a Pro•Lesson 5 of 6
Config Validation Checklist
Config Validation Checklist
Let's verify your setup is correct.
Interactive Checklist
Run each command and check the box when it passes:
1. OpenClaw Installation
openclaw --version- Shows version number (e.g., "1.x.x")
2. Workspace Structure
ls workspace/- SOUL.md exists
- USER.md exists
- AGENTS.md exists
- MEMORY.md exists
- memory/ directory exists
3. Configuration
openclaw config validate- No errors shown
- API key is configured
- Default model is set
4. Gateway Start
openclaw gateway start- Gateway starts without errors
- Shows "Ready" message
5. Basic Chat
openclaw chat- Can send a message
- Receives a response
- Agent knows its name (from SOUL.md)
6. Memory Write Test
Tell your agent: "Remember that I prefer dark mode"
- Agent acknowledges
- Check:
cat workspace/memory/daily/*.md - The preference is recorded
7. Memory Read Test
Start a NEW session, ask: "What are my preferences?"
- Agent remembers dark mode preference
Troubleshooting
"Command not found"
→ Run: npm install -g openclaw
"Invalid API key" → Check config.yaml, ensure key is quoted
"Gateway won't start"
→ Check if port 3000 is in use: lsof -i :3000
"Agent doesn't remember" → Check AGENTS.md has memory rules → Verify memory/daily/*.md is being written
All Passed?
If you checked all boxes, your setup is ready!
If not, fix the failing items before continuing.