Docker Hub - OpenClaw Container Images

Basic Information

• Product/Topic: OpenClaw Docker Container Image Distribution
• Official Image: ghcr.io/openclaw/openclaw (GitHub Container Registry)
• Docker Hub Community Images: alpine/openclaw, openeuler/openclaw, wodby/openclaw, etc.
• Official Documentation: https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/docker
• Type: Container Image/Containerized Deployment

Product Description

The official container image of OpenClaw is published on GitHub Container Registry (GHCR), not Docker Hub. The community maintains several alternative images on Docker Hub. Dockerized deployment is the most common deployment method for OpenClaw, supporting the operation of isolated OpenClaw instances in various environments (VPS, NAS, home servers, etc.).

Official Image

GitHub Container Registry

• Image Name: ghcr.io/openclaw/openclaw
• Tags: main (latest build from the main branch), version numbers (e.g., 2026.2.26), latest (latest stable version)
• Current Version: v2026.3.7 (March 2026)
• Base Image: node:24-bookworm
• Supports OCI Base Image Annotations

Docker Hub Community Images

• alpine/openclaw: Lightweight Alpine Linux base
• openeuler/openclaw: Based on openEuler Linux
• wodby/openclaw: Maintained by the Wodby community
• khal3d/openclaw: Community-contributed version
• coollabsio/openclaw: Fully automated Docker image (open source on GitHub)

Docker Deployment Methods

Docker Compose

• Official Dockerfile available (GitHub main repository)
• Supports one-click deployment with Docker Compose
• Port 18789 exposed
• Mounts ~/.openclaw directory for persistence

Sandbox Containers

• Docker sandbox isolation for tool execution
• Configurable containers per session or per agent
• Supports read-only workspace mounts

Deployment Tutorials

• Simon Willison: Running OpenClaw in Docker
• CyberNews: 2026 Docker Deployment Tutorial
• openclaw-ai.net: Docker & Docker Compose Deployment Guide
• Docker deployment guides for various platforms (Synology, Unraid, etc.)

Relationship with the OpenClaw Ecosystem

Docker containerization is the foundational technology for the OpenClaw deployment ecosystem. Whether on VPS, NAS, or home servers, Docker is the most commonly used method for deploying OpenClaw. The official image distributed via GHCR ensures source credibility, while the rich variety of community images provides diverse options for different usage scenarios.