OpenClaw

Configure OpenClaw CLI to use KiosAPI as the backend provider.

OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an open-source CLI coding agent that supports multiple LLM providers. This guide shows you how to configure it to use KiosAPI.

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ or Bun
• A KiosAPI API key (starts with sk-)

Installation

Install OpenClaw globally:

npm install -g openclaw

Or with Bun:

bun install -g openclaw

Verify the installation:

openclaw --version

Configuration

1. Set environment variables

OpenClaw reads the API key and base URL from environment variables.

Windows (PowerShell):

setx OPENAI_API_KEY "sk-xxx"
setx OPENAI_BASE_URL "https://kiosapi.com/v1"

macOS / Linux:

Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc:

export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-xxx"
export OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://kiosapi.com/v1"

Reload your shell:

source ~/.bashrc  # or ~/.zshrc

2. Config file

Create or edit ~/.openclaw/config.json:

{
  "provider": "openai",
  "apiBase": "https://kiosapi.com/v1",
  "apiKey": "sk-xxx",
  "model": "gpt-5.5"
}

Replace sk-xxx with your actual KiosAPI key.

You can use any OpenAI-compatible model available on KiosAPI. Check the models list for available options.

Usage

Interactive mode

openclaw

Direct question

openclaw "Create a React component for a todo list"

Specify a model

openclaw --model claude-sonnet-4-6 "Refactor this function"

Troubleshooting

Authentication Error

• Verify your API key is set correctly and starts with sk-
• Ensure apiBase in the config file matches the environment variable

Connection Error

• Confirm the base URL is https://kiosapi.com/v1 (with /v1)
• Check your network and firewall settings

Verify Your Setup

openclaw "Say hello"

Need Help?

• KiosAPI Dashboard
• Available Models