Self-host ClawDE backend

Run the full ClawDE backend stack on your own infrastructure using the ɳSelf CLI. Your code context, sync data, and team workspaces never leave your server.

Prerequisites

Homebrew (macOS / Linux) or binary (Windows)
Docker Desktop or Docker Engine running locally
ClawDE desktop app downloaded from the downloads page
ClawDE bundle license for plugin features (free tier works without)

Install the ɳSelf CLI

brew install nself-org/tap/nself

Also available as a binary for Linux and Windows.

Create a ClawDE project

mkdir clawde-backend && cd clawde-backend
nself init

Provisions Postgres, Hasura GraphQL, Auth, and Nginx.

Install ClawDE plugins (bundle required)

nself license set YOUR_CLAWDE_LICENSE_KEY
nself plugin install claw ai realtime auth notify cms sync

Requires a ClawDE bundle license ($0.99/mo). Desktop works free without this step.

Build and start

nself build
nself start

Stack is live at localhost. Point your ClawDE desktop app at this backend URL.

Deploy to your server (optional)

nself deploy prod

Deploy to any Hetzner, Linode, DigitalOcean, or AWS instance.

Full configuration options, env vars, and advanced deployment guides are in the docs.

Read the full docs →