Browser Extension

Overview

OpenClaw provides a WebChat interface accessible directly from your browser. No extension installation required — just open the Gateway Control UI.

Access WebChat

Via Control UI

openclaw dashboard

Open http://127.0.0.1:18789/ in your browser.

Direct WebChat URL

http://127.0.0.1:18789/chat

Features

• Real-time chat with AI agents
• WebSocket-based communication
• File and image upload
• Markdown rendering
• Code highlighting
• Multi-session support

Configuration

WebChat is enabled by default with the Gateway. Configure it in openclaw.json:

{
  "gateway": {
    "port": 18789,
    "webchat": {
      "enabled": true,
      "theme": "dark"
    }
  }
}

Remote Access

To access WebChat from another device:

Via Tailscale

{
  "gateway": {
    "host": "0.0.0.0",
    "tailscale": true
  }
}

Via SSH Tunnel

ssh -L 18789:localhost:18789 user@remote-server

Next Steps

• Android Client — Mobile access
• Gateway Configuration — Gateway settings
• AI Agent — Agent configuration