A practical AI operating systemfor busy people

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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

Section	What it covers
Installation	From zero to a running agent in under 15 minutes
Memory	Simple memory and advanced 3-layer memory
Capabilities	Voice replies, daily briefings, and weekly insights
Integrations	Google 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 and try to learn AI at night. I also know how easy it is to spend all your time updating your AI setup instead of doing actual work. 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 growing a creator business and two kids. The truth is that I rely on just a handful of AI tools (e.g., OpenClaw, Claude Code, and Codex) and skills to automate as much manual work as possible.

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

This membership is for busy people who just want to copy my setup as quickly as possible.

One more thing: Unlike other resources online that are AI generated, I only use AI to do research and then hand-craft all of my guides. You'll know when you read my dry humor.

What your membership unlocks

Claude Code / Codex OS

The exact Claude Code and Codex setup I use to do product work and run my business.

OpenClaw OS

Copy how I use OpenClaw to be my personal AI chief of staff.

AI Prompts & Skills

25+ prompts and skills I use for product, creator, and personal work.

AI Tools

Free trials and discounts to Wispr Flow, Granola, and other AI tools that I love.

AI Builder Community

700+ builders sharing their favorite AI workflows and memes.

Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw operating systems in progress

Claude Code / Codex

QuickstartAVAILABLE

Set up your personal OS in 15 min.

How It WorksAVAILABLE

Why Claude Code and Codex are so much more than chat.

ToolsAVAILABLE

How to hook up your email, calendar, docs, Slack, and more.

MemoryCOMING SOON

How to give your OS persistent memory.

SkillsCOMING SOON

My go-to skills for product and creator work.

…and more coming soon.

OpenClaw

QuickstartAVAILABLE

Go from zero to a running chief of staff in 15 min.

How It WorksAVAILABLE

Understand identity, agents, memory, security, and more.

ToolsCOMING SOON

How to set up voice replies, web search, Google, GitHub, and more.

MemoryCOMING SOON

How to fix memory loss and build an AI agent that just gets you.

TroubleshootingCOMING SOON

OpenClaw can break — here's how to fix it when it happens.

…and more coming soon.

About Me

I've led products and teams at Roblox, Reddit, Amazon (Twitch), and Meta for 10+ years. My newsletter and YouTube reach hundreds of thousands of people and feature 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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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

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

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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 become AI native fast

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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 (with some memes baked in) over AI slop

This is NOT for you if:

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You're already an advanced user of OpenClaw, Claude Code, or Codex

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You want a live course – I may host live sessions in the community but this isn't cohort-based

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You want a laundry list of 100+ AI skills instead of those I've hand-curated for quality

One subscription for all the benefits and the paid newsletter.

$150/year

Prompts and skills, discounts to the best AI tools, personal OS for OpenClaw / Claude Code / Codex, and a growing community. Cancel anytime.

FAQ

What do I get for $150/year?

Full access to the membership portal (prompts, AI tool perks, and the Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw OS setup guides as they ship), the 700+ member AI Slack community, and 100+ paid posts via my newsletter.

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 option to become AI native quickly.

How is this different from AI courses?

Most courses require you to watch 10+ hours of video or attend live cohorts that cost thousands of dollars. I've designed each section of my operating system 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?

It's possible. The current price is early access. I hand-craft each section so once all are complete, I might raise the price.

Can I cancel?

Anytime through Substack.