Configure OpenClaw CLI to Use KiosAPI as a Provider

Connect OpenClaw’s open-source CLI coding agent to KiosAPI by setting the API base URL and key, enabling any OpenAI-compatible model through KiosAPI.

OpenClaw is an open-source CLI coding agent that supports multiple LLM providers through an OpenAI-compatible interface. This tutorial walks you through installing OpenClaw, pointing it at KiosAPI via environment variables and a config file, and verifying that it works correctly.

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ or Bun
• A KiosAPI API key (starts with sk-) from the Dashboard → Token Management

Usage

Interactive mode

openclaw

Troubleshooting

Authentication error

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

Connection error

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

Need Help?

• KiosAPI Dashboard
• Available Models