Install Libre Claw

Install Libre Claw in a Python virtual environment, launch the TUI, and start the daemon or Telegram bridge.

Local install

Keep Libre Claw isolated in a virtual environment so system Python stays untouched.

Local install
git clone https://github.com/kroonen-ai/libre-claw.git
cd libre-claw
python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
python -m pip install -e ".[dev]"
libre-claw tui

Installer

Use the installer when you want the shortest path to a local setup.

Installer
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kroonen-ai/libre-claw/main/scripts/install.sh | sh

After install, run libre-claw setup or open the TUI and use /setup.

TUI

Full terminal interface with chat, approvals, release notes, themes, and run timeline.

libre-claw tui

Daemon

Background run engine, local dashboard, schedules, Telegram supervision, and API.

libre-claw daemon

Telegram

Phone control, inline approvals, model switching, cancellation, and scheduled reports.

libre-claw telegram up

Browser tools

Install the optional browser extras when you want DOM actions, screenshots, downloads, and persistent browser sessions.

Browser extras
python -m pip install -e ".[browser]"
python -m playwright install chromium