Guides & Tutorials
30 ClawDocx posts in Guides & Tutorials: OpenClaw and Claude Code guides, tips and analysis, newest first.
AGENTS.md vs CLAUDE.md: how Codex and Claude Code read project instructions
Write one AGENTS.md. Claude Code reads it when no CLAUDE.md sits in your working directory or above, and Codex reads nothing else. Here are the exact rules.
Is Hermes Agent free? Nous Portal, Hermes Cloud and bring-your-own-key costs
Hermes Agent is MIT-licensed and free to run, but models are not. What Nous Portal's four tiers, Hermes Cloud hosting and your own API keys actually cost.
Claude Code pricing: how much do Pro, Max, Team and the API cost?
What Claude Code costs on every Claude plan: Free, Pro at $17 or $20, Max 5x and 20x, Team seats and Enterprise, plus the per-token API rates.
Meta Muse vs OpenClaw: hosted vs self-hosted personal agents
Meta Muse runs in Meta's cloud behind a Sentinel that approves every action. OpenClaw runs on your machine. Compared on price, skills, approvals and data use.
Cursor rules vs AGENTS.md vs skills vs subagents: which one should you use?
Cursor has four ways to steer its agent: .mdc rules, AGENTS.md, skills and subagents. What each one loads, when it loads, and which to reach for.
MCP vs Agent Skills: what each does and when to use both
MCP connects an agent to tools and data. Agent Skills tells it how to do a task. Here is what each standard covers, and how a skill served over MCP works.
Hermes Agent vs OpenClaw: which self-hosted agent should you run in 2026?
Hermes Agent and OpenClaw are both MIT-licensed self-hosted agents. Compare their hardware support, skills, MCP, costs and the one-way migration path.
Cursor vs Claude Code vs Copilot (2026): Agents, Skills and Pricing
How Cursor, Claude Code and GitHub Copilot compare in 2026 on agent surfaces, skills folders, model access and the prices each vendor publishes.
Codex vs Claude Code (2026): pricing, limits, skills and config
Codex and Claude Code compared on documented plans, usage limits, where skills live and which config files each one reads, with a source for every figure.
Claude Code skills vs subagents vs plugins vs MCP servers: what to use when
Skills, subagents, plugins and MCP servers solve four different problems in Claude Code. Here is where each one lives, what loads it, and how to choose.
Antigravity workflows retire on November 1, 2026: how to convert them to skills
Google retires Antigravity workflows on November 1, 2026. Run /migrate-workflows to convert them to Agent Skills, and check the skill paths for your surface.
Personal AI agents compared (2026): Muse, ChatGPT, Gemini Spark, Grok Bot, Instinct and OpenClaw
Six personal AI agents compared on price, where each one runs, who is allowed to sign up, and whether you can write your own skills. Every fact is cited.
How to run OpenClaw without a Mac mini: cloud and VPS options
OpenClaw never needed a Mac mini. What the gateway actually requires, the documented Linux and Docker installs, and four hosting routes priced today.
Building Custom Skills for OpenClaw: A Quick Introduction
An introduction to building custom OpenClaw skills: what SKILL.md files are, how they extend your agent's capabilities, and how to create your first skill.
OpenClaw on a Mac mini: how to run a 24/7 AI agent server
Which Mac mini to buy for an always-on OpenClaw agent, how to stop macOS sleeping, run the gateway under launchd, reach it remotely and what power costs.
Claude Code April 2026: Computer Use, Auto Mode, Cloud Execution, and the Shift to Persistent Agents
Claude Code's biggest updates yet: computer use for GUI automation, auto mode for fewer prompts, scheduled cloud tasks, and remote control from your phone.
Claude Code Skills: Build Custom Slash Commands That Actually Work (2026 Guide)
The complete guide to creating Claude Code skills: custom slash commands powered by SKILL.md files, with build, share, and chain steps.
The Ultimate Claude Code Guide (2026): Everything You Need to Know
The complete guide to Claude Code in 2026, from installation and essential commands to advanced patterns for real engineering workflows.
Claude Code Agent Teams: Parallel Development with Multiple AI Instances
A guide to Claude Code's experimental Agent Teams feature: coordinate multiple Claude instances on shared tasks with messaging and centralized management.
Claude Code Power User: /effort, /context, /loop, and the Slash Commands That Actually Matter
A practical guide to Claude Code's most useful slash commands: /effort for analysis depth, /context for memory issues, /loop for recurring tasks, and /simplify.
Claude Code Hooks: Automate Your Workflow Without Leaving the Terminal
A beginner-friendly guide to Claude Code hooks — the automation system that runs shell commands, HTTP calls, and LLM prompts at key lifecycle points.
Claude Code Memory: CLAUDE.md, Auto-Memory, and Making Claude Remember Your Project
A practical guide to Claude Code's memory systems — CLAUDE.md instruction files, auto-memory, .claude/rules, and memory management.
Claude Code Sub-Agents: Delegate, Specialize, and Scale Your Coding Workflows
Learn Claude Code's sub-agent system: built-in agents like Explore and Plan, custom specialists, routing tasks to cheaper models, and scaling complex projects.
Claude Code in 2026: Voice Mode, /loop, Scheduled Tasks, and Everything New
A practical guide to Claude Code's biggest 2026 features: voice mode, /loop for recurring tasks, scheduled tasks, auto-memory, Skills 2.0, and worktrees.
How to Vibe Code a Profitable App with OpenClaw + Claude Code (The 2026 Playbook)
Vibe coding is MIT's breakthrough tech of 2026. Here's how to use OpenClaw and Claude Code to go from idea to profitable app without writing code yourself.
5 AI Agent Side Hustles You Can Start This Weekend (No Coding Required)
You don't need to be a developer to make money with AI agents. Here are 5 side hustles you can launch this weekend using OpenClaw.
7 Ways to Make Real Money with OpenClaw in 2026
People are building real businesses with AI agents. Here are 7 proven ways to make money with OpenClaw — from freelance automation to selling agent setups.
Multi-Agent Teams: How to Orchestrate AI Agents That Run Your Entire Workflow
Multi-agent AI systems let you deploy teams of specialized agents that work together autonomously. Here's how to build them with OpenClaw.
What It Actually Feels Like to Have a Personal AI Agent Running Your Life
A personal AI agent handles your email, calendar, briefings, and tasks 24/7. Here's what changes when you stop using ChatGPT and start using OpenClaw.
How Solopreneurs Are Replacing Entire Teams with a Single AI Agent
Solo founders are using AI agents to run operations, sales, support, and content without hiring. Here's how they structure the handoff.