Getting Started
Choose the right RunClaw setup path and get your first AI agent running on infrastructure you control.
RunClaw is a control plane for self-hosted AI agents. It helps you deploy and operate OpenClaw, Agent Zero, or Goose on infrastructure you control, without doing the setup and day-two ops manually.
You can start in three ways:
- Provision on Hetzner for the easiest cloud path
- Provision on Vultr if you prefer an alternative cloud provider
- Connect an existing Ubuntu server over SSH if you already run your own infrastructure
What you get
Infrastructure you control
Choose a new cloud VPS on Hetzner or Vultr, or connect an Ubuntu server you already own.
One control plane
Use the same RunClaw dashboard for monitoring, updates, access control, and server operations across all three paths.
Pre-configured agents
OpenClaw, Agent Zero, or Goose — ready to deploy without rebuilding your stack from scratch.
Full control
SSH access, server ownership, and direct provider billing stay with you.
Quick start
Get your first AI agent running in three steps:
Choose your setup path
Start with the path that matches your infrastructure:
- Provision on Hetzner if you want the easiest cloud path
- Provision on Vultr if you prefer Vultr regions and billing
- Connect existing Ubuntu server over SSH if you already manage a server
Deploy or connect your server
Cloud paths use the RunClaw provisioning wizard. The SSH path uses a one-line setup command from your dashboard.
Add an LLM key
Give your agent an API key from an AI provider so it can generate responses. We recommend OpenRouter if you want one key that can route across many models.
What does it cost?
| Cost | Amount | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| RunClaw | Free during beta | RunClaw |
| Infrastructure | Hetzner or Vultr billed directly, or use your existing Ubuntu server | Your provider / your own infra |
| AI provider (LLM) | Pay-as-you-go | Your provider (direct) |
RunClaw does not own your infrastructure account. You keep the provider relationship and pay infrastructure costs directly.
Explore
Choose Your Setup Path
Compare Hetzner, Vultr, and SSH before you start.
Deploy on Hetzner or Vultr
Use the cloud provisioning wizard to launch a new server in your own account.
Connect Existing Server
Attach an Ubuntu server you already manage with a one-line setup command.
SSH & Server Access
How to connect to your server, inspect logs, and manage your agent directly.
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions.
Ready to start? Sign up for the free beta and choose your setup path.