This project provides a comprehensive Chinese localization for the popular open-source personal AI assistant platform, OpenClaw. It targets Chinese-speaking users and developers by offering a fully translated Command Line Interface (CLI) and Web Dashboard, significantly lowering the barrier to entry and improving usability. The key benefit is enabling seamless interaction with OpenClaw's powerful features, such as multi-platform chat integration, persistent memory, and system control, within a familiar Chinese language environment.

How It Works

This project acts as a translation layer and automated synchronization mechanism for the upstream openclaw/openclaw repository. A CI/CD pipeline runs hourly, pulling the latest official code, applying extensive Chinese translation patches to both the CLI and Dashboard components, and then automatically building and publishing updated npm packages and Docker images. Users can choose between stable (@latest) or nightly (latest features) releases, ensuring timely access to upstream developments with localized interfaces.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Primary Install:
  • Windows (PowerShell): Download and execute install.ps1.
  • Linux/macOS: Download and execute install.sh.
  • npm: npm install -g @qingchencloud/openclaw-zh@latest (stable) or @nightly (latest).
  • Docker: Use provided docker run commands for setup and gateway execution.
• Prerequisites: Node.js version >= 22.12.0. Network connection for AI model API calls. Docker is required for containerized deployment.
• Resource Footprint: Docker images are approximately 4GB.
• Links: Official Chinese website: https://openclaw.qt.cool/. Upstream OpenClaw GitHub: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw.

Highlighted Details

• Hourly Synchronization: Automatically syncs with upstream OpenClaw, making translated updates available within an hour of official releases.
• Deep Localization: Translates over 35 file types and 970+ rules across CLI commands, the Dashboard UI (including 31 configuration partitions), setup wizards, and TUI elements.
• Multi-Platform Integration: Supports interaction via WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage, running locally on Mac, Windows, or Linux.
• Dual Release Channels: Offers both stable (@latest) and bleeding-edge (@nightly) versions via npm and Docker for user preference.
• Plugin System: Extends OpenClaw's functionality through an npm-based plugin architecture.

Maintenance & Community

The project maintains hourly synchronization with the upstream OpenClaw repository, ensuring rapid integration of new features and fixes. Releases are versioned as {official_version}-zh.{date}. Contributions are welcomed, including bug reports, suggestions, and translation improvements. The project is produced by Wuhan Qingchen Tianxia Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Licensing & Compatibility

This project is released under the MIT License. It is a translation layer for the original OpenClaw project, which is also MIT licensed. This permissive license generally allows for commercial use and integration into closed-source applications.

Limitations & Caveats

Users must have Node.js version >= 22.12.0 installed for npm-based installations. Docker deployments require approximately 4GB of disk space per image. The conversation language depends on the chosen AI model (e.g., Claude, GPT), not the translation layer itself. New browser or device connections to the gateway require explicit approval via the devices approve command due to security pairing mechanisms. Potential upstream bugs from the original OpenClaw project may be inherited.