QClaw Setup Guide: Install and Configure in 5 Minutes

Guides 2026-04-05

Complete step-by-step guide to installing and setting up QClaw. Zero technical skills required. Get your AI assistant running in under 5 minutes on Mac or Windows.

In this article

Introduction Prerequisites Step 1: Download QClaw Step 2: Install QClaw Step 3: Create Your Account Step 4: Connect Your First Channel Step 5: Initial Configuration Step 6: Test Your Setup Troubleshooting You've Got QClaw!Next Steps Getting Help

Introduction

Getting started with QClaw is designed to be effortless. This guide walks you through installation and setup in just 5 minutes—no technical knowledge required.

Get started in 5 minutes: https://qclawsg.qq.com

Prerequisites

System Requirements

Requirement	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	macOS 12 / Windows 10	macOS 13+ / Windows 11
Processor	Intel or Apple Silicon	M1/M2/M3/M4 or i5/i7+
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	500 MB free	1 GB free
Internet	Required for setup	Stable connection

Supported Platforms

✅ macOS: Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)
✅ macOS: Intel processors
✅ Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit)
✅ Windows: Windows 11

Step 1: Download QClaw

Download from Official Website


1. Visit: https://qclawsg.qq.com
2. Click "Download QClaw" button
3. Select your platform (Mac or Windows)
4. Save the installer file

Direct Download Links:

Step 2: Install QClaw

macOS Installation


1. Open the downloaded .dmg file
2. Drag QClaw to Applications folder
3. Open Applications → QClaw
4. If prompted, click "Open" in security dialog

First Launch Setup:


┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Welcome to QClaw!                         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                             │
│  Your personal AI assistant is ready.                       │
│                                                             │
│  Click "Get Started" to begin setup.                        │
│                                                             │
│                                        [Get Started]        │
│                                                             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Windows Installation


1. Run the downloaded .exe installer
2. Click "Next" through the wizard
3. Choose installation location (default is fine)
4. Click "Install"
5. Click "Finish" to launch QClaw

Step 3: Create Your Account


┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Create Your QClaw Account                 
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                             │
│  Email:     [you@example.com         ]                      │
│                                                             │
│  Password:  [•••••••••••            ]                       │
│                                                             │
│  Name:      [Your Name               ]                      │
│                                                             │
│  □ I agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy           │
│                                                             │
│                                        [Create Account]     │
│                                                             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘


1. Enter your email
2. Enter your password
3. Click "Sign In"

Step 4: Connect Your First Channel

Choose Your Messenger

QClaw works through messaging apps you already use:

Channel	Setup Time	Best For
Telegram	2 minutes	Developers, power users
WeChat	30 seconds	Chinese users
QQ	30 seconds	Chinese users

Telegram Setup


STEP 1: Create a Bot
        • Open Telegram
        • Search @BotFather
        • Send /newbot
        • Follow prompts (name your bot)
        • Copy the token

STEP 2: Connect to QClaw
        • QClaw → Settings → Channels → Telegram
        • Paste your bot token
        • Click "Connect"

STEP 3: Start Chatting
        • Open your bot in Telegram
        • Send "Hello"
        • QClaw responds!

Step 5: Initial Configuration

Basic Settings


Recommended First-Time Settings:

🔐 SECURITY
□ Risk threshold: Medium
□ Require approval for high-risk actions: ✓

📱 NOTIFICATIONS
□ Desktop notifications: ✓
□ Sound alerts: Optional
□ Mobile notifications: ✓

📁 PERMISSIONS
□ Documents folder: ✓ (read/write)
□ Downloads folder: ✓ (read/write)
□ Desktop: ✓ (read only)

[Save Settings]

Permissions Setup


QClaw needs permission to help you:

✓ File Access (recommended)
  Allows QClaw to read and organize your files

✓ Application Control (recommended)
  Allows QClaw to open apps when needed

✓ Network Access (required)
  Allows QClaw to search the web

✓ Email (optional)
  Allows QClaw to help with email management

Step 6: Test Your Setup

First Conversation


Try these commands:

"Hello, what can you do?"

"Show me the dashboard"

"What's the weather today?"

"Organize my downloads folder"

Verify Everything Works


CHECKLIST:
□ QClaw installed successfully
□ Account created/logged in
□ Telegram connected
□ Notifications enabled
□ Test message received response

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue	Solution
Installation fails	Restart computer, try again
QR code won't scan	Clean camera, good lighting
Connection drops	Re-scan QR code
QClaw not responding	Check if app is running, restart

Need Help?

In-app Help: Settings → Help
Email: hi@sg.qclaw.qq.com
Discord: #support channel

You've Got QClaw!

Congratulations! Your AI assistant is ready.

Quick Tips:

Start with simple commands
Set up daily briefings
Explore the Playground
Customize your settings

Next Steps

Recommended Actions

Connect more channels for flexibility
Set up daily briefings for productivity
Explore Playground for expert agents
Configure security for your needs

Getting Help

Resources:

Start using QClaw now: https://qclawsg.qq.com

Questions? We're here to help: hi@sg.qclaw.qq.com