Setup Checklist
Most users only need these three steps. Existing ShipClaw selections are pre-applied; use channel toggles when you reset or add a new channel.
1 Model
2 Channels
3 Launch
1
Model provider
Required
2
Channels
Optional
ShipClaw deploy selections are already applied. Select a channel here only when adding or rerunning setup after reset.
From
@BotFather → /newbot → copy token.Developer Portal → Application → Bot → Token. Enable MESSAGE CONTENT INTENT.
Use this when the agent should reply from WhatsApp. Run setup first, then use QR login to connect the WhatsApp session.
E.164 format with +country code. If provided without a DM policy, setup uses
allowlist.Only needed if using your personal number.
The QR flow pauses the gateway, opens the WhatsApp login, then restarts the gateway after login completes.
3
Launch
Safe to rerun
Run Setup applies the selected provider, skills, and channel fields.
Reset deletes the local config so onboarding can run again; entered fields stay visible for the next run.