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How to create a CyClaw instance

Creation flow

mermaid flowchart LR Create[Click Create] --> Name[Name Your CyClaw] Name --> Model[Select Model] Model --> Channel[Configure Channel] Channel --> Confirm[Click Confirm] Confirm --> Ready[Instance Ready]

App list overview

On the CyClaw application page, you can view your balance, recharge, and create a new instance from the app list panel.

CyClaw app list overview

Step 1. Click the create button

Go to the CyClaw hosting page and click Create or New Instance.

Create new instance button

Step 2. Name your CyClaw

Choose a clear and memorable name for your instance, for example:

  • Support Assistant
  • Research Lobster
  • Trading Copilot

In the app configuration section, enter the instance name that best describes the role of this CyClaw.

Step 3. Select a model

Cysic CyClaw natively supports the models available through Cysic Inference. You can choose the model that best fits your use case based on performance, latency, and cost.

Examples may include:

  • Qwen-72B
  • DeepSeek-V3
  • Kimi
  • GLM-5
  • Other models currently available in Cysic Inference

You can also change the model later through conversation with your CyClaw.

The same creation form also includes model selection and channel setup fields:

Create application form with model and channel settings

Step 4. Configure a channel

Choose the communication channel you want your CyClaw instance to use.

Currently supported channels:

  1. Telegram
  2. Discord
  3. Feishu

Depending on the selected channel, you may need to provide credentials such as:

  • App ID
  • App Secret
  • Bot Token
  • Other platform-specific configuration values

Step 5. Complete channel setup

Below is a quick setup guide for each supported channel:

Channel Setup guidance
Telegram Create a Telegram bot with BotFather, then copy the bot token into the channel configuration.
Discord Follow the official CyClaw Discord guide: docs.openclaw.ai/channels/discord.
Feishu Follow the official CyClaw Feishu guide: docs.openclaw.ai/channels/feishu.

Telegram

If you choose Telegram, you first need to create a bot and copy its bot token.

  1. Open Telegram and search for BotFather.
  2. Start a chat with BotFather — click the OPEN button to open the chat, then create a new bot.
  3. Copy the generated bot token.
  4. Paste the token into the Telegram channel configuration when creating your CyClaw instance.

Reference screenshots:

Search for BotFather in Telegram

Use BotFather to create a bot and get the bot token

Alternative way to get the Telegram bot token

Discord

If you choose Discord, please follow the official CyClaw Discord documentation for the full setup flow, including:

  • Creating a Discord application and bot
  • Enabling required intents
  • Copying the bot token
  • Inviting the bot to your server
  • Pairing the bot with CyClaw

Reference:

Feishu

If you choose Feishu, please follow the official CyClaw Feishu documentation for the full setup flow, including:

  • Creating a Feishu app
  • Copying the App ID and App Secret
  • Configuring permissions and bot capability
  • Enabling event subscription
  • Starting the gateway and approving pairing

Reference:

Why Feishu instead of Lark

Feishu and Lark are two brand names for the same product family. In this documentation, we use Feishu as the primary naming convention.

The reason we do not document this channel as Lark is that Lark bots do not support streaming links in the way CyClaw currently needs for its conversational experience. For that reason, this documentation standardizes on Feishu.

After channel setup is completed, your instance will be created and started. You can then open the instance details page to monitor status and complete any required pairing flow.