Getting Started with OpenClaw

Introduction

OpenClaw is an open-source framework for building, testing, and deploying autonomous agents for prediction markets. At its core is ClawdBot, a modular trading agent capable of executing complex strategies on Polymarket and other CTF-based exchanges.

This guide covers the installation of the core engine and your first "Hello World" bet.

Prerequisites

• Node.js v18+
• Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)
• A Polymarket API Key (Proxy Wallet)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/openclaw/engine.git
   cd engine
   

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install
   

3. Configure Environment
   Create a .env file in the root directory:

   POLYMARKET_API_KEY=your_api_key
   PRIVATE_KEY=your_wallet_private_key
   RPC_URL=https://polygon-rpc.com
   

Deploying ClawdBot

To start a basic market-making instance:

npm run start:clawdbot -- --market="2024-election" --strategy="neutral-market-maker"

You should see the console light up with order book updates. Congratulations, your agent is now alive and watching the markets.