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OpenClaw

OpenClaw is the #1 open-source AI agent on GitHub with 145K+ stars. This guide walks you through setting it up and getting real value from it — written for non-developers.

Who this is for

  • Product managers who want an AI assistant across Slack, email, and internal tools
  • Marketers who need content generation, scheduling, and research automation
  • Founders who want to automate repetitive workflows without hiring a developer

What you'll learn

SectionWhat it covers
InstallationFrom zero to a running agent in under 15 minutes
MemorySimple memory and advanced 3-layer memory
CapabilitiesVoice replies, daily briefings, and weekly insights
IntegrationsGoogle Workspace, Slack, Linear, and Mercury

Why this guide exists

The official OpenClaw docs are comprehensive but developer-focused. This guide strips away the jargon and gives you a clear path from zero to a working setup — with opinionated defaults that just work.

Learning AI shouldn't feel like a second job.

I know what it feels like to come home after a busy day of work to learn AI at night. Every week there's a new model, tool, and workflow that everyone says you should be using.

People always ask me how I balance a full-time job with a growing creator business and two kids. The honest answer is that I rely on just a handful of AI prompts, tools, and skills to save time. I've also set up a Claude Code and OpenClaw operating system to automate the work that I used to do manually.

I've shared parts of this system with 100,000+ people on YouTube and my newsletter for free.

This membership gets you the fast track – my favorite prompts, tools, and skills for busy people who just want to copy my setup as quickly as possible.

What your membership unlocks

Claude Code OS

Set up your Claude Code OS plus a growing library of AI skills.

OpenClaw OS

Set up OpenClaw as your personal AI chief of staff.

AI Prompts & Skills

25+ battle-tested prompts I use daily for product, creator, and personal work.

AI Tools

Free trials and discounts to Wispr Flow, Granola, Replit, and more.

AI Builder Community

700+ PMs, founders, and builders sharing AI workflows.

Claude Code and OpenClaw operating system in progress

Claude Code

1. Getting startedCOMING SOON

Install, configure, and run your first session.

2. SkillsCOMING SOON

Copy-paste skills for product and creator work.

3. Custom instructionsCOMING SOON

CLAUDE.md, project setup, and persistent memory.

4. WorkflowsCOMING SOON

Writing, research, coding, and content workflows.

5. MCPCOMING SOON

Connect Claude Code to external tools and APIs.

6. AutomationCOMING SOON

Hooks, scheduled tasks, and multi-step agents.

OpenClaw

1. QuickstartAVAILABLE

Go from zero to a running AI agent in 15 min.

2. How It WorksAVAILABLE

Understand identity, agents, memory, and more.

3. MemoryAVAILABLE

Fix memory loss and build compounding knowledge.

4. SecurityCOMING SOON

Prompt injection, progressive trust, basics.

5. CapabilitiesCOMING SOON

Voice, web search, Google, GitHub, browser.

6. Cron JobsCOMING SOON

Daily briefings, weekly reports, automations.

7. ChannelsCOMING SOON

Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, and iMessage setup.

8. Building with ClawCOMING SOON

Vibe coding, GitHub workflows, dashboards.

9. SkillsCOMING SOON

Built-in, community, and custom skills.

10. Multi-AgentCOMING SOON

When and how to run multiple bots.

About Peter

Peter Yang

I've led products and teams at Roblox, Reddit, Amazon (Twitch), and Meta for 10+ years. My newsletter helps 140K+ tech professionals save time with AI and ship better products. My YouTube reaches 80K and features deep conversations with 30+ AI leaders from Anthropic, Google, Cursor, Replit, and more.

I keep everything here short and practical because I know you're busy. This is the fast track version to become AI native.

100,000+ tech professionals love my AI tutorials and interviews

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"Peter's newsletter is one of the few I actually read every single time it hits my inbox. Practical, no fluff, and always ahead of the curve."

Ryan — CEO at LinkedIn

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"The AI tutorials are incredibly actionable. I've implemented at least 5 workflows directly from Behind the Craft that saved my team hours every week."

Amrita — VP Marketing at Zapier

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"As a PM on Gemini, I need to stay sharp on what's happening in AI. Peter distills the signal from the noise better than anyone."

Frank — PM on Gemini, Google DeepMind

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"I recommend Behind the Craft to every PM I mentor. It's the fastest way to build AI intuition without getting lost in the hype."

Ro — Senior PM, Google

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"The community alone is worth the membership. I've gotten more useful AI advice in one month than from all other sources combined."

Haylee

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"Peter has a gift for making complex AI concepts feel approachable. Every issue teaches me something I can use that same day."

Mohammad

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"I went from 'AI-curious' to shipping AI features in production within two months of joining. The tutorials are that good."

Anna

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"The prompts library alone paid for my membership ten times over. Real workflows from someone who actually uses AI daily."

Chris

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"Finally a newsletter that treats AI seriously without being inaccessible. Peter bridges the gap between technical depth and practical application."

Danielle

Is this membership for you?

This is for you if:

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You're a PM, founder, or busy professional who wants to use AI to save time

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You want opinionated "just do this" defaults, not a tour of every option

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You value concise, no-BS content over comprehensive coverage

This is NOT for you if:

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You're already an advanced Claude Code and OpenClaw user

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You want a live cohort — this is self-serve by design

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You want a laundry list of every AI prompt that exists (I only include what I use personally)

One price. Everything included.

$150/year

Prompts, tools, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Slack community, and more. Cancel anytime through Substack.

FAQ

What do I get for $150/year?

Full access to the membership portal (prompts, AI tools perks, and the Claude Code and OpenClaw wikis as they ship), the 700+ member AI Slack community, Colin's Technical Foundations course, and every tutorial I've ever written. Plus everything I add in the future.

Do I need to be a developer?

No. Everything is written for PMs, marketers, and founders who want to use AI without writing code.

How is this different from your newsletter and YouTube?

I've created 100s of articles and YouTube videos by now. I know most people don't have time to watch them all. This is the fast track to become AI native quickly.

How is this different from other AI courses?

Most courses require you to watch 10+ hours of video or attend live cohorts that cost thousands. I've designed each section of this course to be self-contained, opinionated, and built to get you results in an afternoon. At $150/year during early access, it's also a fraction of the cost.

Will the price go up?

Yes. The current price is early access. Once all sections are complete, the price will go up.

Can I cancel?

Anytime through Substack.

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