In this video: I explain how I run my content operation (2.5M+ followers across 15 accounts) using an OpenClaw/Claude Bot AI agent on a Mac Mini, controlled through Telegram, and how to find/view the agent’s workspace files (identity, mission, memory) in Finder/Cursor/VS Code.

I break down the most useful skills I’ve added and why they matter: a Notion skill for creating/updating docs and storing context, a SuperData-powered transcript extractor that pulls transcripts from social links into Notion, a Typefully/X skill to draft captions and create tweet drafts with video attached, plus Linear read/write access for task summaries and content planning. I also show skills for thumbnail research and face-swapping via Nano Banana (creating PDF thumbnail mood boards), a Google Images skill via SERP API that embeds relevant images into Notion scripts, and my favorite “Take the Wheel” skill that switches the agent into an urgent, one-question-at-a-time mode to drive long-form scripting to completion.

If you liked this video, please like, subscribe to my channel and leave a comment below on what skills you think you’d add to your workflow with OpenClaw!

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    ❌ You cannot legally use a standard Claude subscription (Free/Pro/Max OAuth token) directly in OpenClaw anymore

    Anthropic’s consumer terms restrict using regular Claude web subscriptions as backend API tokens for third-party tools like OpenClaw.

    So what are your options?


    ✅ 1. Use the Official Anthropic API (Recommended)

    Instead of using a consumer Claude account:

    • Create an Anthropic developer account
    • Generate an official API key
    • Pay per API usage
    • Configure OpenClaw (or similar tools) with that API key

    Pros

    • Fully compliant with terms
    • Stable access
    • Production-safe

    Cons

    • Usage-based pricing
    • Requires billing setup

    ✅ 2. Use an Enterprise / Team Agreement

    If you’re operating at scale:

    • Contact Anthropic for enterprise access
    • Negotiate proper API usage terms

    Pros

    • Legitimate commercial use
    • Higher rate limits
    • Support access

    Cons

    • Expensive
    • Approval required

    ✅ 3. Switch to Another Provider with Compatible APIs

    Many tools support OpenAI-style APIs. Alternatives include:

    • OpenAI API
    • OpenRouter
    • Groq
    • Together AI
    • Local OpenAI-compatible servers

    This may allow you to keep your existing tooling workflow.


    ✅ 4. Run a Local Model Instead

    Instead of relying on Claude:

    • Use Ollama
    • Use LM Studio
    • Run open-weight models (e.g., Llama, Mistral, Mixtral)

    Pros

    • No subscription restrictions
    • Full control
    • No per-token billing

    Cons

    • Requires GPU/compute
    • May not match Claude quality

    ⚠️ 5. Use a Proxy Service (Legal Depends on Provider)

    Some services legally resell API access.

    However:

    • Make sure they are authorized
    • Avoid gray-market token resellers
    • Review their compliance stance carefully

    🚀 Summary

    If you want stability and legality:

    Use an official API key instead of a consumer Claude subscription.

    If you want independence:

    Run a local model.

    If you want flexibility:

    Switch providers.

    Let me know your goal (cost reduction, privacy, performance, scale), and I can help you choose the best path.