Use OpenClaw with FriendliAI

If you haven't already, install OpenClaw.

If you need a new API key, create one.

1. In your terminal, run the following command:
   openclaw onboard --install-daemon
   
   OpenClaw opens.
2. Review the security disclaimer. If you understand it, continue.
3. In Setup mode, select Quickstart.
4. In Model/auth provider, select More…. Then, select Custom Provider.
5. Connect OpenClaw to FriendliAI’s API:
   1. In API Base URL, paste the following FriendliAI base URL:
      https://api.friendli.ai/serverless/v1
      
   2. When asked How do you want to provide this API Key?, select Paste API Key now. Then, paste your FriendliAI API key.
   3. In Endpoint compatibility, select OpenAI-compatible.
   4. In Model ID, enter the FriendliAI model ID. For example, enter zai-org/GLM-5.3.
   5. (Optional) In Endpoint ID, enter “FriendliAI”.
   6. In Model alias, press Enter.
   7. When asked Does this model support image input?, select Yes or No.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Open your agent and send a prompt. For example, use the following prompt:

To learn more, see OpenClaw Docs > Getting started.