How do I deploy openclaw-workshop on Railway?

You can deploy openclaw-workshop on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: openclaw-workshop-1ae1f493, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host OpenClaw on Railway

OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent gateway that connects powerful language models to your favorite messaging apps. Chat with your personal AI assistant through Telegram, with support for file handling, code execution, and persistent memory across conversations.

About Hosting OpenClaw

Hosting OpenClaw requires a persistent server that maintains WebSocket connections to messaging platforms and routes requests to AI model providers. This template handles all the complexity: nginx provides secure authentication, pm2 ensures the gateway stays running, and Railway's persistent volumes preserve your chat history and settings. Simply provide your API keys and bot tokens, and you'll have a fully functional AI assistant in minutes.

Common Use Cases

Personal AI assistant you can message anytime from Telegram
Private ChatGPT alternative with full control over your data
Automated task execution and file management via natural conversation
Research assistant that remembers context across sessions

Dependencies for OpenClaw Hosting

OpenCode Zen API key (free tier available) or MiniMax API key
Telegram bot token (free from @BotFather)

Deployment Dependencies

OpenCode Zen - AI model provider with free tier
Telegram BotFather - Create your bot
OpenClaw Documentation - Full configuration reference

Why Deploy OpenClaw on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying OpenClaw on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.