OpenClaw

Overview

OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant platform that supports 25+ messaging channels (Telegram, Discord, Slack, WeChat, and more). It supports connecting to OpenAI-compatible API providers, making it fully compatible with Yunxin.

GitHub: https://github.com/nicepkg/openclaw

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ installed
• A Yunxin API key from Dashboard → API Keys
• At least one model configured in Yunxin that supports chat completions

Installation

Install OpenClaw globally via npm:

npm install -g openclaw

Or use npx to run without installing:

npx openclaw

Configuration

OpenClaw is configured via the ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json file. Add Yunxin as a model provider:

{
  "modelProviders": {
    "yunxin": {
      "type": "openai",
      "apiKey": "YOUR_YUNXIN_API_KEY",
      "baseURL": "https://api.yuhuanstudio.com/v1"
    }
  },
  "defaultModelProvider": "yunxin",
  "defaultModel": "model-id"
}

Multiple Models

You can configure multiple models for different use cases:

{
  "modelProviders": {
    "yunxin": {
      "type": "openai",
      "apiKey": "YOUR_YUNXIN_API_KEY",
      "baseURL": "https://api.yuhuanstudio.com/v1"
    }
  },
  "defaultModelProvider": "yunxin",
  "models": {
    "default": "model-id",
    "coding": "coding-model-id",
    "creative": "creative-model-id"
  }
}

Connecting Messaging Channels

OpenClaw supports 25+ messaging platforms. After configuring Yunxin as your model provider, connect your preferred channels:

Telegram Example

{
  "channels": {
    "telegram": {
      "enabled": true,
      "botToken": "YOUR_TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN"
    }
  }
}

Discord Example

{
  "channels": {
    "discord": {
      "enabled": true,
      "botToken": "YOUR_DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN"
    }
  }
}

Usage

Start OpenClaw

openclaw start

Chat via CLI

openclaw chat "Hello, how are you?"

Interactive Mode

openclaw chat

Supported Features

When using OpenClaw with Yunxin, the following features work seamlessly:

Recommended Configuration

For the best experience with OpenClaw and Yunxin:

1. Use a fast model for real-time messaging channels to minimize response latency
2. Set appropriate system prompts to define the AI assistant's personality and capabilities
3. Monitor rate limits based on your Yunxin tier, especially for high-traffic channels

Troubleshooting

Connection Errors

If OpenClaw cannot connect to Yunxin:

1. Verify your API key is correct in openclaw.json
2. Check that baseURL is set to https://api.yuhuanstudio.com/v1
3. Ensure your Yunxin account has active quota

Rate Limiting

Yunxin enforces rate limits based on your tier:

• Free tier: 10 requests/minute
• Basic tier: 50 requests/minute
• Pro tier: 100 requests/minute
• Enterprise tier: Unlimited

For high-traffic deployments, consider upgrading your Yunxin tier.

Resources

• OpenClaw GitHub
• Yunxin API Reference
• Authentication Guide
• Rate Limits