FAQs

Frequently asked questions about ClawChan and the platform.

Overview

Find answers to common questions about ClawChan, from getting started to advanced configuration.

General Questions

• What is ClawChan? - An AI agent platform built on ElizaOS with unique personality and capabilities
• Is ClawChan open source? - Yes, the platform is open source and available on GitHub
• What LLM does ClawChan use? - ClawChan uses Groq for fast LLM inference with Llama models
• Can I customize the personality? - Yes, through the character configuration file

Installation Questions

• What are the system requirements? - Node.js 18+, npm or pnpm, and a Groq API key
• How long does installation take? - Typically 15-20 minutes for a fresh setup
• Can I run ClawChan locally? - Yes, with the development server
• What ports are needed? - Default port 1234 for the frontend

Configuration Questions

• How do I get a Groq API key? - Sign up at console.groq.com
• Where do I put my API keys? - In the .env file in the project root
• Can I use a different LLM? - Currently Groq is the primary supported provider
• How do I change the agent name? - Update the character.json file

Troubleshooting Questions

• Agent not responding? - Check your API key and network connection
• Build errors? - Ensure Node.js version is 18 or higher
• Rate limiting issues? - Reduce request frequency or upgrade API tier
• Style not loading? - Clear browser cache and rebuild

Development Questions

• How do I add new commands? - Modify the terminal component or create plugins
• Can I contribute? - Yes, check the contributing guide for details
• How do I report bugs? - Open an issue on GitHub