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v1.5.4

Web cockpit for OpenClaw agents with voice and workspace

ReleaseOpen SourceMIT
Updated10 hours ago
LanguageTypescript
Setup difficultyModerate
MobileResponsive
ThemeDark mode
Stars
873
Ports
3080 (Nerve web UI (HTTP)), 3443 (Nerve HTTPS (optional))
Requires
Node.js, OpenClaw Gateway
Install with Linux
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What is openclaw-nerve?

Nerve is a self-hosted web interface that serves as a cockpit for OpenClaw AI agents. It provides a unified control plane for managing multiple agents, each with their own workspace, memory, identity, and skills. Key capabilities include voice interaction with push-to-talk and wake word support using local Whisper transcription and multiple TTS providers, a live file browser and tabbed editor for workspace manipulation, a kanban task board for delegating work to agents, cron scheduling for automated agent runs, session trees with subagent visibility, and real-time observability of token consumption, expenses, and context limits. The UI features 14 themes, adjustable font sizes, a command palette, and responsive design for mobile access. Nerve runs on Node.js 22+ with a React 19 frontend and Hono 4 backend, connecting to an OpenClaw gateway (default port 18789) via WebSocket and REST. Installation is via a one-line installer script or manual npm setup, with systemd service support for production.

Should you self-host openclaw-nerve?

openclaw-nerve scores 56/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #22 of 120 in AI Assistant. It has 873 GitHub stars.

It shipped 11 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v1.5.4, came out on 6 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 3 days.

Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Typescript.

Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is hermes-agent (89/100, 257 989 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See openclaw-nerve vs hermes-agent side by side.

Features

  • Agent Fleet Management
  • Agent identity, soul, and skills inspection
  • Auto-updater with rollback
  • Command Palette
  • Cron Scheduling
  • Kanban Task Board
  • Live workspace browser and editor
  • Model overrides
  • Review flow and proposal inbox
  • Rich live output
  • Session trees with subagents
  • Theme Customization
  • Usage and cost tracking
  • Voice chat

openclaw-nerve README

How to install openclaw-nerve

Install openclaw-nerve with Linux

Environment variables
GATEWAY_TOKEN, GATEWAY_URL, PORT, HOST, NERVE_AUTH, NERVE_PASSWORD_HASH, NERVE_SESSION_SECRET, OPENAI_API_KEY, REPLICATE_API_TOKEN, MIMO_API_KEY, STT_PROVIDER, WHISPER_MODEL, NERVE_LANGUAGE, EDGE_VOICE_GENDER

One-command installer handles dependencies, clone, build, and setup wizard

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