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OpenClaw Ansible Architecture

The Ansible collection deploys OpenClaw. Understand it before customising.

What breaks without openclaw ansible deployment

Undocumented roles. Mystery host_vars. Customisation breaking idempotency.

Correct Ansible automation × understood architecture ÷ 30-minute read ÷ no breaking changes = idempotent deploys.

openclaw ansible deployment — what it actually does

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Explains how OpenClaw Ansible roles map to deployment responsibilities.
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Documents single-host and multi-host inventory patterns.
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Covers host_vars overrides for non-standard deployment targets.
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Details how secrets management integrates with the Ansible collection.
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Required reading before customising any role beyond defaults.

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

Troubleshooting openclaw ansible deployment

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1. Not setting unique bot tokens per host in group_vars — causes token collisions
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2. Skipping the firewall role — leaves admin ports exposed
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3. Running without become: yes on hosts requiring privilege escalation

Compatibility & status

Works with: Ansible ≥2.15; Ubuntu 22.04 / Debian 12 hosts; Python 3.10+ on control node advanced Last updated: Sep 2025 ★ 240 on GitHub MIT

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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.

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Customising roles without reading the architecture breaks idempotency.

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