OpenClaw QQ Robot Visual Configuration

Setting up a QQ robot shouldn't take hours of configuration and debugging. With OpenClaw's one-click installation, you can have a fully functional AI-powered QQ bot running in under 10 minutes.

This guide covers the fastest path from zero to a working OpenClaw QQ robot on Tencent Cloud Lighthouse.

Why One-Click Installation?

Traditional QQ bot deployment involves:

• Setting up a server environment manually
• Installing dependencies one by one
• Configuring the QQ protocol adapter
• Wrestling with authentication flows
• Debugging connection issues

One-click installation automates all of this into a single command.

Prerequisites

• A Tencent Cloud Lighthouse instance (1-core 2GB minimum works fine)
• SSH access to your server
• QQ account for the robot
• QQ Open Platform application credentials

The One-Click Install

SSH into your Lighthouse instance and run:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AstraGPT/openclaw/main/scripts/qq-install.sh | bash

This script handles:

1. System dependency installation (Node.js, PM2, Redis)
2. OpenClaw core setup with QQ adapter
3. QQ protocol bridge configuration
4. Firewall rules for required ports
5. Process manager setup for auto-restart

What Happens During Installation

[1/6] Detecting system environment... Ubuntu 22.04 (OK)
[2/6] Installing system dependencies... Done (32s)
[3/6] Installing OpenClaw core... Done (45s)
[4/6] Configuring QQ adapter... Done (8s)
[5/6] Setting up process manager... Done (5s)
[6/6] Running health check... All systems operational

✅ OpenClaw QQ Robot installed successfully!

Next steps:
  1. Edit /opt/openclaw/.env with your QQ credentials
  2. Run: openclaw qq login
  3. Scan the QR code with your QQ mobile app

Step 1: Configure Credentials

Edit the environment file:

nano /opt/openclaw/.env

Fill in your QQ application details:

# QQ Robot Configuration
QQ_APP_ID=your_app_id
QQ_APP_SECRET=your_app_secret
QQ_BOT_TOKEN=your_bot_token

# AI Model Configuration
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_api_key
# Or use other LLM providers
# ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_key
# LOCAL_LLM_URL=http://localhost:11434

# Server Configuration
PORT=3000
NODE_ENV=production

Step 2: Login and Authenticate

# Start the login process
openclaw qq login

Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate your QQ robot account. For enterprise applications, use the QQ Open Platform bot token flow:

# Token-based authentication (recommended for production)
openclaw qq auth --token

Step 3: Verify Installation

# Check service status
openclaw status

# Expected output:
# OpenClaw Status:
#   Core:        Running (PID: 12345)
#   QQ Adapter:  Connected
#   AI Engine:   Ready
#   Uptime:      5m 23s
#   Memory:      128MB / 2048MB

Testing Your Bot

Send a test message to your QQ robot:

You: "Hello, are you there?"
Bot: "Hi! I'm your OpenClaw AI assistant. How can I help you today?"

Or via CLI:

# Send test message
openclaw qq test --message "What can you do?"

Auto-Start on Boot

The one-click installer already configures PM2 for auto-start, but verify:

# Check PM2 startup configuration
pm2 list
pm2 save

# Verify auto-start is enabled
systemctl status pm2-root

Adding Skills

Extend your QQ bot's capabilities:

# Browse available skills
openclaw plugin list --compatible qq

# Install popular skills
openclaw plugin install auto-reply group-manager trivia-game

# Restart to activate
pm2 restart openclaw

Troubleshooting One-Click Install

Issue	Solution
Script fails on download	Check network: curl -I https://raw.githubusercontent.com
Port 3000 already in use	Change PORT in .env or kill existing process
QQ login timeout	Ensure server can reach QQ servers; check firewall
Memory errors	Upgrade Lighthouse instance to 2-core 4GB
Permission denied	Run with sudo or fix directory ownership

Uninstall

If you need to remove the installation:

# Stop services
pm2 stop openclaw && pm2 delete openclaw

# Remove files
rm -rf /opt/openclaw

# Remove system service
pm2 unstartup

Why Tencent Cloud Lighthouse

For QQ robot hosting, Lighthouse is the ideal choice:

• Simple: One-click server provisioning matches one-click bot installation
• High Performance: Low-latency connectivity to QQ servers (same network backbone)
• Cost-Effective: Starting from affordable monthly plans with predictable pricing

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Conclusion

One-click installation removes the friction from QQ robot deployment. In under 10 minutes, you go from a bare Lighthouse instance to a fully operational AI-powered QQ bot. No manual dependency management, no configuration headaches — just run one command and configure your credentials.

For advanced configuration options, check the OpenClaw documentation.