Deploy OpenClaw on Kubernetes

Run OpenClaw on Kubernetes with Wodby’s managed gateway stack. Keep access private through Tailscale, deploy on industry-standard infrastructure, and avoid building custom hosting around a small stack.

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Deploy OpenClaw faster with a managed stack

Start from an OpenClaw stack designed for Wodby instead of wiring together runtime services, networking, and infrastructure settings by hand.

Keep gateway access private by default

Use Tailscale integration to keep your OpenClaw gateway available inside your tailnet instead of exposing it directly to the public internet.

Run on your infrastructure or Wodby Cloud

Choose managed Kubernetes, lower-cost K3S on your own server, or Wodby Cloud while keeping the same operating model.

Why run OpenClaw on Kubernetes?

Kubernetes gives OpenClaw a clean path to always-on hosting, predictable deployments, and infrastructure flexibility without changing how the gateway itself works.

Wodby keeps that model practical by packaging OpenClaw as a small managed stack with Tailscale integration, so you can run it privately on your preferred infrastructure.

A practical fit for OpenClaw workloads

Keep OpenClaw gateway access private inside your tailnet.
Run always-on gateways on dedicated servers, VMs, or managed clusters.
Reuse the same deployment flow across development and production environments.
Reduce custom work around provider integrations and infrastructure setup.

What you get with OpenClaw on Wodby

Managed OpenClaw stack centered on the gateway service itself
Built-in Tailscale integration for private-by-default access
Reusable AI provider integrations for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini
Optional messaging integrations such as Telegram and Discord
Flexible hosting via managed Kubernetes or lower-cost K3S on your own server

How OpenClaw deployment works on Wodby

1
Choose a Kubernetes cluster from your preferred provider or use a Wodby-managed option.
2
Create a new app from the OpenClaw stack and add the required integrations such as Tailscale and your preferred AI provider.
3
Configure networking, environment variables, and access settings for your gateway.
4
Deploy the app, connect through your tailnet, and approve devices from the gateway workflow.

Read more about stack management in our documentation.

Suitable for private gateway and agent workloads

If you want to run OpenClaw in an always-on environment with tighter network access and a repeatable deployment process, this setup is built for that model.

Wodby gives OpenClaw a managed Kubernetes path without inventing extra platform layers around a gateway-and-Tailscale stack.

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Step-by-step OpenClaw deployment guide

If you want the exact flow for setting up Tailscale, deploying the OpenClaw stack, copying the gateway token, and approving devices, use the full walkthrough guide.

It covers deploying OpenClaw privately with Tailscale on Wodby from the first integration step through connecting your local CLI and nodes.

Read the OpenClaw deployment guide

Choose the hosting model that fits your team

Run Wodby on your own managed Kubernetes, on a lean K3s server, or on fully managed Wodby Cloud.

Managed Kubernetes in your cloud account

Connect AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean, Azure, or another supported provider and let Wodby provision and manage the cluster setup in your own account.

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Budget single-server setup with K3s

Run a lightweight Kubernetes setup on a dedicated server or VM when you want the Wodby workflow with lower infrastructure cost.

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Fully managed Wodby Cloud

Use Wodby Cloud when you want Wodby to handle the underlying cluster and infrastructure as a managed service.

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Integrations

Integrations that matter for OpenClaw

OpenClaw is a small stack. The relevant integrations are the ones that connect the gateway to AI providers, messaging channels, and private network access.

OpenAI

Attach your OpenAI API credentials to the OpenClaw gateway without hardcoding secrets.

Anthropic

Use Anthropic as an OpenClaw provider through a reusable integration in Wodby.

Gemini

Connect Gemini credentials to the gateway when you want Google models available in OpenClaw.

Wire Telegram into the stack for chat-based workflows and notifications where supported.

Discord

Connect Discord credentials for OpenClaw-related messaging and bot workflows.

Tailscale

Keep the OpenClaw gateway private by default and reachable only inside your tailnet.

Preview of the OpenClaw stack

Explore the default services included in Wodby’s managed OpenClaw stack for Kubernetes on the OpenClaw stack page.

Services included in stack

Stack service	Service	Versions	Enabled by default	Required
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	2026.3
Tailscale	Tailscale	1.94

See OpenClaw stack page to see all features.

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