10-Minute OpenClaw Setup: Create Your First Agent on the KAIHE A1

Published on: 2026-05-02

如何获取免费的 API Key

平台 免费额度 获取方式
DeepSeek 注册送500万tokens platform.deepseek.com
智谱GLM 注册送免费额度 open.bigmodel.cn
通义千问 百万token免费额度 dashscope.aliyun.com
OpenAI（海外） 注册送$5额度 platform.openai.com

建议先注册1-2个平台获取免费额度，体验后再决定长期使用哪个。

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10-Minute OpenClaw Setup: Create Your First Agent on the KAIHE A1

Just unboxed your KAIHE A1? Follow this tutorial to go from powered-off to your first conversation with OpenClaw — all in under 10 minutes.

Prerequisites

  • One KAIHE AIB OX-A1
  • An Ethernet cable
  • A computer or phone on the same local network (to access the browser)
  • An LLM API key (recommended: DeepSeek or OpenAI — both offer free credits on signup)

Don't have an API key? See the guide at the end of this article.

Step 1: Power On (1 Minute)

  1. Connect the included Type-C power cable to the A1
  2. Connect the A1 to your router with an Ethernet cable
  3. The indicator light turns on → wait approximately 30 seconds for boot

The A1 has no power button. It powers on automatically when connected.

Step 2: Access the Management Panel (1 Minute)

On a device connected to the same router:

  1. Open your browser
  2. Type: http://kaihe.local
  3. Press Enter

You'll see the OpenClaw Web Management Panel login screen.

💡 If kaihe.local doesn't work, try: - Checking your router's device list for the A1's IP address and using that directly - Ensuring your computer and A1 are on the same network

Step 3: Bind Your LLM API (3 Minutes)

OpenClaw needs a "brain" to function — that brain is the language model you connect.

  1. Click "Model Configuration" in the left menu (or Settings → Models)
  2. Select your LLM provider
  3. Enter your API key and related information
  4. Click "Test Connection" to verify
  5. Save

Recommended Providers for Beginners

Provider Why
OpenAI Most versatile — GPT-4o is highly capable
Anthropic (Claude) Excellent for long-form writing and analysis
DeepSeek Strong multilingual performance, low API pricing
Google (Gemini) Generous free tier, solid performance

Example: Connecting OpenAI

  1. Visit platform.openai.com and sign up
  2. Go to "API Keys" → create a new key → copy it
  3. In the OpenClaw panel → Model Configuration → Add Provider
  4. Select "OpenAI" template, paste your API key
  5. Save → Test Connection → "Connection Successful"

Step 4: Create Your First Agent (3 Minutes)

With your model configured, create your first agent:

  1. Click "Agents" in the left menu
  2. Click "New Agent"
  3. Fill in the details:
Field What to Enter Example
Name A name for your agent "My AI Assistant"
Description Briefly describe what it does "Daily AI assistant for writing and research"
System Prompt Tell it its role "You are a professional, friendly AI assistant helping users with daily tasks."
Default Model Select your configured model GPT-4o

  1. Click "Create"

  2. A conversation panel will appear on the right. Type: "Hello, introduce yourself."

If it responds — congratulations! Your first agent is up and running.

Step 5: Connect It to Discord or Slack (2 Minutes)

Bring your agent into your daily communication:

  1. Click "Channel Configuration" (Channels)
  2. Select "Discord" or "Slack"
  3. Follow the guided setup — typically involves creating a bot and pasting a token
  4. Configure trigger conditions (e.g., @mention in a channel triggers a response)
  5. Save

Once connected, send a message to your agent in your chosen platform.

For WeChat integration, refer to the dedicated WeChat Integration Guide.

It's Alive — Now What?

Ready-to-Use Scenarios

Scenario How to Set Up
Writing assistant New agent, prompt: "You are a copywriter specializing in blog posts and social media content"
Translation New agent, prompt: "You are a professional bilingual translator"
Customer support bot Connect to messaging platform, set up auto-reply keywords
Daily report generation Add a cron job to auto-generate a daily summary at 6 PM

Learning Path

  1. ✅ Basic setup (this guide) — Done
  2. ⏭ OpenClaw Cloud LLM API Configuration Guide
  3. ⏭ 10 Ready-Made OpenClaw Agent Templates
  4. ⏭ 20 OpenClaw Tips and Tricks

Troubleshooting

Issue Solution
kaihe.local not accessible Check Ethernet connection; try finding the A1's IP from your router admin
API key test fails Verify the key is copied completely and your account has credits
Agent doesn't respond Check if model configuration is saved; click "Test Connection"
Discord/Slack binding fails Verify bot token and permissions are correct

More questions: OpenClaw FAQ: 100 Common Questions

How to Get a Free API Key

Provider Free Credits Signup Link
OpenAI $5 credit on signup platform.openai.com
Anthropic Free tier available console.anthropic.com
Google (Gemini) Generous free tier aistudio.google.com
DeepSeek 5M free tokens on signup platform.deepseek.com

Start with 1-2 providers using free credits, then decide which to commit to long-term.

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