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"start/getting-started",
{
"group": "Onboarding",
"pages": ["start/wizard", "start/onboarding"]
"pages": ["start/wizard", "start/onboarding", "start/bootstrapping"]
},
"start/pairing"
]

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---
summary: "Agent bootstrapping ritual that seeds the workspace and identity files"
read_when:
- Understanding what happens on the first agent run
- Explaining where bootstrapping files live
- Debugging onboarding identity setup
title: "Agent Bootstrapping"
sidebarTitle: "Bootstrapping"
---
# Agent Bootstrapping
Bootstrapping is the **firstrun** ritual that prepares an agent workspace and
collects identity details. It happens after onboarding, when the agent starts
for the first time.
## What bootstrapping does
On the first agent run, OpenClaw bootstraps the workspace (default
`~/.openclaw/workspace`):
- Seeds `AGENTS.md`, `BOOTSTRAP.md`, `IDENTITY.md`, `USER.md`.
- Runs a short Q&A ritual (one question at a time).
- Writes identity + preferences to `IDENTITY.md`, `USER.md`, `SOUL.md`.
- Removes `BOOTSTRAP.md` when finished so it only runs once.
## Where it runs
Bootstrapping always runs on the **gateway host**. If the macOS app connects to
a remote Gateway, the workspace and bootstrapping files live on that remote
machine.
<Note>
When the Gateway runs on another machine, edit workspace files on the gateway
host (for example, `user@gateway-host:~/.openclaw/workspace`).
</Note>
## Related docs
- macOS app onboarding: [Onboarding](/start/onboarding)
- Workspace layout: [Agent workspace](/concepts/agent-workspace)

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smooth “day 0” experience: pick where the Gateway runs, connect auth, run the
wizard, and let the agent bootstrap itself.
## Page order (current)
1. Welcome + security notice
2. **Gateway selection** (Local / Remote / Configure later)
3. **Auth (Anthropic OAuth)** — local only
4. **Setup Wizard** (Gatewaydriven)
5. **Permissions** (TCC prompts)
6. **CLI** (optional)
7. **Onboarding chat** (dedicated session)
8. Ready
## 1) Welcome + security notice
Read the security notice displayed and decide accordingly.
## 2) Local vs Remote
<Steps>
<Step title="Approve macOS warning">
<Frame>
<img src="/assets/macos-onboarding/01-macos-warning.jpeg" alt=""></img>
</Frame>
</Step>
<Step title="Approve find local networks">
<Frame>
<img src="/assets/macos-onboarding/02-local-networks.jpeg" alt=""></img>
</Frame>
</Step>
<Step title="Welcome and security notice">
<Frame caption="Read the security notice displayed and decide accordingly">
<img src="/assets/macos-onboarding/03-security-notice.png" alt=""></img>
</Frame>
</Step>
<Step title="Local vs Remote">
<Frame>
<img src="/assets/macos-onboarding/04-choose-gateway.png" alt=""></img>
</Frame>
Where does the **Gateway** run?
- **Local (this Mac):** onboarding can run OAuth flows and write credentials
- **This Mac (Local only):** onboarding can run OAuth flows and write credentials
locally.
- **Remote (over SSH/Tailnet):** onboarding does **not** run OAuth locally;
credentials must exist on the gateway host.
- **Configure later:** skip setup and leave the app unconfigured.
Gateway auth tip:
<Tip>
**Gateway auth tip:**
- The wizard now generates a **token** even for loopback, so local WS clients must authenticate.
- If you disable auth, any local process can connect; use that only on fully trusted machines.
- Use a **token** for multimachine access or nonloopback binds.
## 3) Local-only auth (Anthropic OAuth)
The macOS app supports Anthropic OAuth (Claude Pro/Max). The flow:
- Opens the browser for OAuth (PKCE)
- Asks the user to paste the `code#state` value
- Writes credentials to `~/.openclaw/credentials/oauth.json`
Other providers (OpenAI, custom APIs) are configured via environment variables
or config files for now.
## 4) Setup Wizard (Gatewaydriven)
The app can run the same setup wizard as the CLI. This keeps onboarding in sync
with Gatewayside behavior and avoids duplicating logic in SwiftUI.
## 5) Permissions
</Tip>
</Step>
<Step title="Permissions">
<Frame caption="Choose what permissions do you want to give OpenClaw">
<img src="/assets/macos-onboarding/05-permissions.png" alt=""></img>
</Frame>
Onboarding requests TCC permissions needed for:
- Automation (AppleScript)
- Notifications
- Accessibility
- Screen Recording
- Microphone / Speech Recognition
- Automation (AppleScript)
## 6) CLI (optional)
- Microphone
- Speech Recognition
- Camera
- Location
</Step>
<Step title="CLI">
<Info>This step is optional</Info>
The app can install the global `openclaw` CLI via npm/pnpm so terminal
workflows and launchd tasks work out of the box.
## 7) Onboarding chat (dedicated session)
</Step>
<Step title="Onboarding Chat (dedicated session)">
After setup, the app opens a dedicated onboarding chat session so the agent can
introduce itself and guide next steps. This keeps firstrun guidance separate
from your normal conversation.
## Agent bootstrap ritual
On the first agent run, OpenClaw bootstraps a workspace (default `~/.openclaw/workspace`):
- Seeds `AGENTS.md`, `BOOTSTRAP.md`, `IDENTITY.md`, `USER.md`
- Runs a short Q&A ritual (one question at a time)
- Writes identity + preferences to `IDENTITY.md`, `USER.md`, `SOUL.md`
- Removes `BOOTSTRAP.md` when finished so it only runs once
## Optional: Gmail hooks (manual)
Gmail Pub/Sub setup is currently a manual step. Use:
```bash
openclaw webhooks gmail setup --account you@gmail.com
```
See [/automation/gmail-pubsub](/automation/gmail-pubsub) for details.
## Remote mode notes
When the Gateway runs on another machine, credentials and workspace files live
**on that host**. If you need OAuth in remote mode, create:
- `~/.openclaw/credentials/oauth.json`
- `~/.openclaw/agents/<agentId>/agent/auth-profiles.json`
on the gateway host.
from your normal conversation. See [Bootstrapping](/start/bootstrapping) for
what happens on the gateway host during the first agent run.
</Step>
</Steps>