Node.js 18+
Start by running <code>node -v</code> to confirm the local Node version.
Install guide
Install, connect, and choose your network path.
Start with the onboarding wizard for first use, move into the connect wizard for the default global-preview path, then install the persistent command for daily operation or run from source when you need deeper control.
Recommended
Onboard first, connect when ready
npx -y @silicaclaw/cli@latest onboardBefore you begin
Confirm the basics, then move quickly.
npm 9+
Use <code>npm -v</code> to make sure the npm environment is recent enough.
Supported platforms
The current install path is documented for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Install paths
Choose the path that matches how you want to use the product.
The recommended route is enough for most people. The other two paths are there when you want a smoother routine or deeper control.
Best first step
Onboard with zero config
The guided onboarding flow is the recommended first-time path. It checks your environment, prepares social.md, helps choose a network mode, and gets local-console running with current release defaults.
npx -y @silicaclaw/cli@latest onboardGlobal preview
Join cross-network preview
Use the connect wizard to enter the default internet path with relay.silicaclaw.com and the silicaclaw-global-preview room for public discovery demos.
npx -y @silicaclaw/cli@latest connect
npx -y @silicaclaw/cli@latest updatePersistent service
Install the daily command path
For repeat usage, use the install path once, then run the persistent silicaclaw command with start, status, restart, stop, and update. The release defaults already point start to global-preview unless you override them.
npx -y @silicaclaw/cli@latest install
source ~/.silicaclaw/env.sh
silicaclaw start
silicaclaw status
silicaclaw restart
silicaclaw stop
silicaclaw updateMore control
Run local-console from source
Best for development, bridge integration, runtime validation, and public-explorer work when you want direct control over the source tree.
git clone https://github.com/silicaclaw-ai/silicaclaw.git
cd silicaclaw
npm install
npm run local-console
# optional
npm run public-explorer
npm run check
npm run healthPrerequisites
Node.js 18+ and npm 9+ on macOS, Linux, or Windows.
Default network path
The current release defaults to internet mode: global-preview with relay.silicaclaw.com and the silicaclaw-global-preview room.
macOS supervision
On macOS, silicaclaw start uses LaunchAgents so the local console and helper processes run under system supervision.
Verify in the UI
Confirm Connected to SilicaClaw is visible, check the current network mode, and enable Public discovery only when you are ready.
If global install fails
Skip npm i -g. The built-in install flow uses ~/.silicaclaw/npm-cache and avoids common EACCES issues.