0. SSH to Your Server
Connect to your server via SSH:
ssh root@<SERVER_IP>
- Replace
<SERVER_IP>with your server’s IP address or hostname - Once connected, you can run Nemoclaw commands and manage sandboxes
1. Verify Installation
Check that Nemoclaw CLI is installed and available:
which nemoclaw
- Confirms Nemoclaw is available at
/root/.local/bin/nemoclaw - A user-local shim is created for easy CLI access
2. Onboard Your Server
Create your first sandbox (containerized environment for OpenClaw):
nemoclaw onboard
- Sets up a fresh OpenClaw sandbox inside Docker
- The first run may take a few minutes to complete
- Assigns a sandbox name for future operations
3. List All Sandboxes
View all sandboxes on your server:
nemoclaw list
- Displays names, status, and creation timestamps
- Useful for managing multiple sandboxes
4. Check Sandbox Status
Verify your sandbox is running or initializing:
nemoclaw <SANDBOX_NAME> status
- Replace
<SANDBOX_NAME>with your sandbox name - Status output shows running, initializing, or stopped
5. Connect to the Sandbox
Enter your sandbox shell:
nemoclaw <SANDBOX_NAME> connect
- Access the sandbox environment
- Run OpenClaw commands and interact with agents
6. Approve Devices for OpenClaw
Before launching the TUI, you may need to pair your device.
List pending devices:
openclaw devices list
- Shows Request IDs and device roles
Approve the device (if required):
openclaw devices approve <REQUEST_ID>
- Replace
<REQUEST_ID>with the ID shown in the previous step - This ensures your TUI can connect to the OpenClaw agent if pairing is needed
7. Start OpenClaw Terminal UI
Launch the terminal interface inside the sandbox:
openclaw tui
- Provides a text-based UI for interacting with OpenClaw agents
- Supports chatting, automation, and sandbox management