Agents & Gateway
Manage multi-channel, multi-agent bindings and routing via Gateway; node pairing, pending/approve flows, and other processes run natively on macOS.
kvmjet@mac-mini ~/openclaw
$ openclaw gateway status --verbose
✓ gateway: listening wss://0.0.0.0:18789
✓ nodes: 2 paired · channels: telegram, discord
# Agent orchestration on real macOS — Gateway, multi-channel routing, and automated tasks
Orchestration Layer + Dedicated Mac Node
Chain triggers, routing, execution, and callbacks into an auditable pipeline; computing runs on data center Macs without entangling your local environment. See operation guides in theBlog · Featured.
/* OpenClaw */
Orchestration Layer + Dedicated macOS Computing
Chain triggers, routing, execution, and callbacks into an auditable pipeline; computing runs on data center Macs without entangling your local environment.
Why Real Mac
Xcode builds, signing, Simulator, and certain agent toolchains require macOS. Cloud hosts provide predictable, dedicated computing with a fixed egress.
Division of Work with Local Machine
Local machine handles orchestration and triggering; data center Mac handles builds, daemon persistence, and channel callbacks. Certificates and local state remain on the dedicated node.
/*Why Run on Kvmjet*/
When running OpenClaw on Kvmjet Macs, these are usually the deciding factors
Bare-metal isolation, fixed egress, and multi-region deployment let Gateway and execution nodes be placed per scenario.
Bare-Metal Isolation
Entire Mac mini is dedicated — certificates, daemons, and local state don't interfere with other tenants.
Dedicated IPv4 Egress
Webhook, Telegram/Discord callbacks, and cross-region pulls travel on dedicated lines for more predictable latency.
Multi-Region Deployment
Gateway and execution nodes can be placed by proximity — e.g., US East gateway + Asia-Pacific VNC acceptance.
Flexible Rental Periods
Daily for trials; monthly/quarterly for persistent Gateway or CI; disk and Thunderbolt expandable on demand.
/*Common Topics*/
Six Common Topics When Getting Started
Topic overviews below; operation guides in theBlog · Featured.
Installation & Acceptance
Official script / npm path, onboard and gateway health check; SSH/VNC connectivity as acceptance baseline.
Remote Link
Differences between SSH tunnel and wss direct connection, daemon/launchd persistence, and common Web Chat troubleshooting.
Multi-Channel & Routing
Bindings, node pairing, Telegram/Discord and other channel destinations, and multi-agent task division.
Region & Specs
US East/West/Asia-Pacific node selection; 16GB vs 24GB, disk add-ons, and multi-machine cluster topology.
Automation & CI
Chain xcodebuild, pre-release checks, and callback notifications into fixed pipelines — less manual button-clicking.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Reference solutions for common issues: exit 127, pairing pending, cross-region fetch, and cache drift.
/*Deployment*/
From Rental to Running Gateway
Steps vary by version and network environment; the following is the common sequence on Kvmjet.
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# step 1 — Rent a Mac node
$ kvmjet order --spec m4 --region us-east
Rent a Mac Node
On thepricing page, select M4 memory, disk, data center, and billing cycle; try daily first to test latency and build speed.
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# step 2 — SSH / VNC access
$ ssh user@<instance-ip> && open vnc://<instance-ip>
SSH / VNC Access
Retrieve credentials from the console after provisioning; use VNC for graphical acceptance, SSH for installing dependencies and viewing logs.
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# step 3 — Install and configure OpenClaw
$ openclaw onboard && openclaw gateway start
Install and Configure OpenClaw
Follow the official guide to complete onboard, Gateway, and channel binding; use launchd for persistence.
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# step 4 — Connect to your business pipeline
$ openclaw bind --ci github --notify telegram
Connect to Your Business Pipeline
Integrate CI, notification channels, or agent workflows; plan gateway and execution node partitions for multi-machine scenarios.
/*Featured Articles*/
OpenClaw Hands-On Guides
See the Featured Blog for the full article list and updates.
Continue to Next Step
# ready to deploy?
Ready to Run OpenClaw on a Mac Cloud?
From daily trials to a persistent Gateway — configure and choose your data center in one step on the pricing page.