What breaks without openclaw ansible deployment
Undocumented roles. Mystery host_vars. Customisation breaking idempotency.
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Correct Ansible automation × understood architecture ÷ 30-minute read ÷ no breaking changes = idempotent deploys.
Security check — openclaw ansible deployment
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Ansible ≥2.15; Ubuntu 22.04 / Debian 12 hosts; Python 3.10+ on control node compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw ansible deployment in 30–60 minutes to read and plan
Setup time: 30–60 minutes to read and plan
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You need:
- Ansible ≥2.15
- OpenClaw core
- target Linux hosts
Install the package:
ansible-galaxy collection install openclaw.openclaw
ansible-playbook site.yml -i inventory/production
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Read the architecture doc to understand role dependencies
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Install the collection via ansible-galaxy
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Create an inventory file for your hosts
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Set required variables in group_vars/
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Run the site.yml playbook
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Verify deployment via Lobster on each host
Compatibility & status
Works with: Ansible ≥2.15; Ubuntu 22.04 / Debian 12 hosts; Python 3.10+ on control node
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Last updated: Sep 2025
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FAQ — openclaw ansible deployment
Does this collection support cloud providers like AWS or GCP?
It targets Linux hosts regardless of provider — use with EC2, GCP VM, or bare metal.
Can I deploy multiple bots to one host?
Yes — use different ports and systemd service names per bot instance.
Is this related to the clawdbot-ansible repo?
The clawdbot-ansible repo is a community alternative; this is the official collection.