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summary: "Platform support overview for the Gateway runtime"
read_when:
  - Looking for OS support or install paths
  - Deciding where to run the Gateway
title: "Platforms"
---

# Platforms

OpenClaw core is written in TypeScript. **Node is the recommended runtime**.
Bun is not recommended for the Gateway (WhatsApp/Telegram bugs).

OpenClaw Gateway runs on macOS and Linux.

## Local hosts

- Linux: [Linux](/platforms/linux)
- macOS: use [Install](/install) and the [Gateway runbook](/gateway)

## VPS & hosting

- VPS hub: [VPS hosting](/vps)
- Fly.io: [Fly.io](/install/fly)
- Hetzner (Docker): [Hetzner](/install/hetzner)
- GCP (Compute Engine): [GCP](/install/gcp)
- exe.dev (VM + HTTPS proxy): [exe.dev](/install/exe-dev)

## Common links

- Install guide: [Getting Started](/start/getting-started)
- Gateway runbook: [Gateway](/gateway)
- Gateway configuration: [Configuration](/gateway/configuration)
- Service status: `openclaw gateway status`

## Gateway service install (CLI)

Use one of these (all supported):

- Wizard (recommended): `openclaw onboard --install-daemon`
- Direct: `openclaw gateway install`
- Configure flow: `openclaw configure` → select **Gateway service**
- Repair/migrate: `openclaw doctor` (offers to install or fix the service)

The service target depends on OS:

- macOS: LaunchAgent (`ai.openclaw.gateway` or `ai.openclaw.<profile>`; legacy `com.openclaw.*`)
- Linux: systemd user service (`openclaw-gateway[-<profile>].service`)