Getting Started with MoltBot on Emergent
This guide covers the complete beginner guide for 1-Click Install MoltBot (now OpenClaw) on Emergent and extending it to Telegram and WhatsApp.
By the end, MoltBot will be running autonomously and accessible outside the Emergent interface.
What You’ll Learn
- Launch MoltBot with zero manual setup
- Understand how Emergent provisions the agent
- Connect MoltBot to Telegram and WhatsApp
- Publish the agent for 24×7 operation
- Run scheduled tasks and background automation
Prerequisites
- Modern web browser (Chrome recommended)
- Google account
- Telegram account (optional)
- WhatsApp account (optional)
- No API keys required to start
Step 1: Open Emergent
Go to:
This is the main entry point for launching agent chips.
Step 2: Select the MoltBot Chip
- Locate MoltBot on the home screen
- Select the chip to proceed
This chip is a preconfigured autonomous agent template.
Step 3: Start Setup
- Press Enter or trigger the primary action
No configuration screens or forms appear.\
Step 4: Automatic Background Provisioning
Emergent provisions everything automatically:
- Cloud VM agent runtime
- MoltBot tools and dependencies
- Default LLM configuration
- Secure, isolated execution environment
Setup usually completes in 2–8 minutes.
No user input is required.
Step 5: LLM Key Handling (Default)
- Emergent provides built-in LLM keys
- No OpenAI or Anthropic credentials are required
- You can start immediately
Adding your own API key is optional.
Optional: Use Your Own Anthropic API Key
When This Makes Sense
- You have an Anthropic Max plan
- You want control over billing or limits
- You’re testing specific Claude models
For most users, skip this.
Generate an Anthropic API Key (Local Only)
Prerequisites
- Active Anthropic Max account
- Claude CLI installed
- Logged into Anthropic via terminal
Steps
- Open your local terminal
- Run:
claude setup-token
- Copy the generated API key
- Store it securely (do not share or commit it)
Add the Key to MoltBot
- Return to MoltBot on Emergent
- Select Anthropic as provider
- Paste your API key
- Save configuration
MoltBot will now use your personal key.
Step 6: Setup Confirmation
When provisioning finishes, you’ll see:
“Open Claw started successfully”
This confirms MoltBot is live.
Step 7: Sign In
- Click Continue with Google
- Sign in with any email
This creates or links your Emergent account.
Step 8: Default Agent State
At this point:
- MoltBot runs on a cloud VM
- No access to your local device
- Web tools and APIs are available
⚠️ If the agent is not published, it stops when the session ends.
Step 9: Connect MoltBot to Telegram
Create a Telegram Bot
- Open Telegram
- Search @BotFather
- Run /newbot
- Choose name and username
- Copy the API token
Connect Telegram to MoltBot
- Paste the Telegram token into MoltBot
- Find your bot on Telegram
- Send a message (e.g. hi)
- Receive pairing code
- Enter code in Emergent
Connection is now complete.
Test
Send:
Send me five random life philosophies
MoltBot should reply in Telegram.
Step 10: Connect MoltBot to WhatsApp
Start Connection
- In Emergent, ask:
Help me connect my WhatsApp
- Open Channels / Integrations
- Select WhatsApp
- Click Show QR
Complete Connection
- Open WhatsApp on your phone
- Scan the QR code
- Enter phone number if prompted
You’ll receive a confirmation message.
Step 11: Cross-Platform Usage
After setup:
- Message MoltBot from Telegram or WhatsApp
- Context is shared across platforms
- You can instruct platform-specific actions
Example:
Send a summary of today’s AI news to my WhatsApp
Note:
If connections fail, go to the Channels tab in the Control UI and complete setup there.
Step 12: Publish the Agent (Important)
To keep MoltBot running continuously:
- Click Publish in the Emergent interface
Publishing is required for:
- Scheduled tasks
- Cron jobs
- Monitoring
- Background automation
Unpublished agents stop when the session ends.
Step 13: Scheduled Tasks & Automation
Once published, you can run recurring tasks.
Examples:
- Hourly AI news summaries
- Daily Twitter monitoring
- Morning reminders
- Language practice nudges
These run automatically.
What MoltBot Can Do
Works Well
- Web APIs and tools
- Messaging platforms
- Research and monitoring
- Content generation
- Scheduling and automation
Does Not Work
- Local files or apps
- Apple Notes or system folders
- Anything requiring device-level access
Ideas to Build With MoltBot
Daily Morning Briefing
- Email summaries
- Traffic checks
- News curation
- Smart reminders
Delivered as one concise message.
Memory-Based Personal CRM
- Track people and conversations
- Store preferences and notes
- Recall relationship context on demand
Language Learning Companion
- Voice-based practice via Telegram
- Pronunciation feedback
- Targeted corrections
- Continuous, low-friction learning