---
title: 'Install on OpenClaw & Compatible Platforms'
description: 'One-command setup guide for OpenClaw, QClaw, WorkBuddy, NemoClaw, and ArkClaw. No account required.'
icon: 'bolt'
---

Install Panguard on your Claw-based AI agent or compatible MCP platform in under 60 seconds. No account, no login, no configuration.

## Quick Start (All Platforms)

The fastest way -- install and configure everything in one line:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://get.panguard.ai | bash && panguard setup
```

Or if you already have Panguard installed:

```bash
panguard setup
```

This auto-detects OpenClaw, QClaw, WorkBuddy, NemoClaw, ArkClaw, and all other AI platforms on your machine, then injects the correct configuration for each.

---

## OpenClaw

OpenClaw uses a **native Skill system** (not MCP). Panguard installs as a skill at `~/.openclaw/skills/panguard/`.

### Auto Setup

```bash
npx panguard setup --platform openclaw
```

### Manual Setup

```bash
mkdir -p ~/.openclaw/skills/panguard
npx panguard setup --platform openclaw
```

After setup, restart OpenClaw. You can then use Panguard commands directly in OpenClaw:

```
> Audit the skills in this project
> Scan my machine for vulnerabilities
> Start real-time protection
> Show security status
```

### Verify

```bash
ls ~/.openclaw/skills/panguard/SKILL.md
```

If the file exists, Panguard is installed.

---

## QClaw (Tencent)

QClaw uses the standard **MCP protocol**. Panguard adds an MCP server entry to `~/.qclaw/mcp.json`.

### Auto Setup

```bash
npx panguard setup --platform qclaw
```

### Manual Setup

If you prefer to configure manually, add this to `~/.qclaw/mcp.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "panguard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@panguard-ai/panguard-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

After setup, restart QClaw. Panguard's 12 MCP tools are now available:

| Tool                     | What It Does                    |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------- |
| `panguard_audit_skill`   | Audit a skill before installing |
| `panguard_scan`          | Run a security scan             |
| `panguard_status`        | Show Guard status               |
| `panguard_guard_start`   | Start 24/7 protection           |
| `panguard_threat_search` | Search threat intelligence      |

### Verify

```bash
cat ~/.qclaw/mcp.json
```

You should see the `panguard` entry under `mcpServers`.

---

## WorkBuddy

WorkBuddy uses the standard **MCP protocol**. Panguard adds an MCP server entry to `~/.workbuddy/.mcp.json`.

### Auto Setup

```bash
npx panguard setup --platform workbuddy
```

### Manual Setup

If you prefer to configure manually, add this to `~/.workbuddy/.mcp.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "panguard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@panguard-ai/panguard-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

After setup, restart WorkBuddy. Panguard's 12 MCP tools are now available.

### Verify

```bash
cat ~/.workbuddy/.mcp.json
```

You should see the `panguard` entry under `mcpServers`.

---

## NemoClaw

NemoClaw uses the standard **MCP protocol**. Panguard adds an MCP server entry to `~/.nemoclaw/mcp.json`.

### Auto Setup

```bash
npx panguard setup --platform nemoclaw
```

### Manual Setup

If you prefer to configure manually, add this to `~/.nemoclaw/mcp.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "panguard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@panguard-ai/panguard-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

After setup, restart NemoClaw. Panguard's 12 MCP tools are now available.

### Verify

```bash
cat ~/.nemoclaw/mcp.json
```

You should see the `panguard` entry under `mcpServers`.

---

## ArkClaw

ArkClaw uses the standard **MCP protocol**. Panguard adds an MCP server entry to `~/.arkclaw/mcp.json`.

### Auto Setup

```bash
npx panguard setup --platform arkclaw
```

### Manual Setup

If you prefer to configure manually, add this to `~/.arkclaw/mcp.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "panguard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@panguard-ai/panguard-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

After setup, restart ArkClaw. Panguard's 12 MCP tools are now available.

### Verify

```bash
cat ~/.arkclaw/mcp.json
```

You should see the `panguard` entry under `mcpServers`.

---

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Platform not detected">
    If `panguard setup` says "not found" for OpenClaw or QClaw:

    1. Make sure the app is installed and has been opened at least once
    2. Check the config directory exists: `ls ~/.openclaw` or `ls ~/.qclaw`
    3. Use `--platform` flag to force: `npx panguard setup --platform openclaw`

  </Accordion>

<Accordion title="MCP tools not showing in QClaw">
  1. Restart QClaw completely (quit and reopen) 2. Verify config: `cat ~/.qclaw/mcp.json` 3. Make
  sure `npx` is on your PATH: `which npx`
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="OpenClaw skill not working">
  1. Restart OpenClaw 2. Verify: `ls ~/.openclaw/skills/panguard/SKILL.md` 3. Check that `panguard`
  CLI is available: `npx panguard --version`
</Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Remove Panguard">
    ```bash
    npx panguard setup --remove --platform openclaw
    npx panguard setup --remove --platform qclaw
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

---

## Summary

|                      | OpenClaw                               | QClaw                | WorkBuddy                | NemoClaw               | ArkClaw               |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------ | ---------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Protocol**         | Native Skill                           | MCP                  | MCP                      | MCP                    | MCP                   |
| **Config path**      | `~/.openclaw/skills/panguard/SKILL.md` | `~/.qclaw/mcp.json`  | `~/.workbuddy/.mcp.json` | `~/.nemoclaw/mcp.json` | `~/.arkclaw/mcp.json` |
| **Setup command**    | `npx panguard setup`                   | `npx panguard setup` | `npx panguard setup`     | `npx panguard setup`   | `npx panguard setup`  |
| **Account required** | No                                     | No                   | No                       | No                     | No                    |
| **Restart needed**   | Yes                                    | Yes                  | Yes                      | Yes                    | Yes                   |
