CrewKit Setup Checklist ✅

Complete these steps before your setup call. Takes about 15 minutes.

Step 1 — Your Machine

1 Make sure your Mac is up to date Required

Go to System Settings → General → Software Update and install any available updates.

⏱ 2 min (unless updates are needed)

Step 2 — Install the Basics

2 Install Homebrew Required

Open Terminal (search "Terminal" in Spotlight) and paste this:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Follow the instructions it shows. When it says "Next steps", run those commands too.

Verify it worked:

brew --version

⏱ 3 min

3 Install Node.js Required

brew install node

Verify:

node --version

Should show v20 or higher.

⏱ 2 min

Step 3 — Get Your API Keys

⚠️ You'll need to create accounts and get API keys from these services. Keep them somewhere safe — you'll paste them during setup.

4 Anthropic API Key (Claude) Required

This powers your AI agents' brain.

1. Go to console.anthropic.com

2. Create an account

3. Go to API Keys → Create Key

4. Copy the key and save it somewhere (you won't see it again)

5. Add credit — $10 is plenty to start

⏱ 3 min

5 Brave Search API Key Optional

Lets your agents search the web. Free tier gives 2,000 searches/month.

1. Go to brave.com/search/api

2. Sign up for the Free plan

3. Copy your API key

⏱ 2 min

6 GitHub Account Optional

If you don't have one: github.com/signup

Check your email for an invitation to the CrewKit repo and accept it.

⏱ 2 min

Step 4 — Install OpenClaw

7 Install OpenClaw Required

npm install -g openclaw

This installs the AI agent platform that CrewKit runs on.

⏱ 1 min

8 Run the Setup Wizard Required

openclaw onboard

This walks you through the initial configuration. Here's what to expect:

Step 1 — Risk acknowledgement: Type yes to continue

Step 2 — AI Provider: Select anthropic-api-key and paste your Anthropic API key from Step 4

Step 3 — Model: Choose the default (Claude Sonnet) — just press Enter

Step 4 — Channels: Skip for now (press Enter / select "skip") — we'll set these up later

Step 5 — Gateway token: Let it auto-generate — just press Enter

⏱ 3 min

9 Start OpenClaw Required

openclaw gateway start

You should see a message like "Gateway running on port 18789".

⏱ 30 sec

10 Open the Web UI Required

openclaw dashboard

A browser window should open with a chat interface. If you see it — you're ready! 🎉

If nothing opens, try going to http://localhost:18789 manually.

⏱ 30 sec

Step 5 — Download CrewKit

11 Go to the Download Portal Required

Open the CrewKit download page and enter your access key (sent with your purchase confirmation):

Open Download Portal →

Download the latest zip file.

⏱ 30 sec

12 Extract to your workspace Required

unzip ~/Downloads/crewkit-v*.zip -d ~/.openclaw/workspace/

This puts all the CrewKit blueprints into your OpenClaw workspace.

⏱ 10 sec

✅ You're Ready!

Open the Web UI (openclaw dashboard) and say "hello" — your AI Chief of Staff will introduce itself and walk you through personalising everything.

If you got stuck on any step, chat with Sam below or email benjemen@mygigsters.com.au