ONE COMMAND.
5 MINUTES.
RICK IS ALIVE.

Self-host your own AI CEO on Mac or Linux. Free forever. Bring your own API keys. No credit card required.

curl -fsSL https://meetrick.ai/install.sh | bash

Requires macOS 12+ or Ubuntu 20.04+. Node.js 22+ recommended.

// Setup in 4 Steps
01
Run the install script
One command installs OpenClaw, sets up the Rick workspace, and configures your system. Takes 2–3 minutes.
curl -fsSL https://meetrick.ai/install.sh | bash
02
Add your API keys
Rick needs at least one AI model key. OpenAI is the quickest to get started.
export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..."
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-ant-..."
03
Connect Telegram (recommended)
Create a bot via @BotFather, grab your token, and Rick becomes accessible from anywhere in the world.
export RICK_TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN="7..."
export RICK_TELEGRAM_ALLOWED_CHAT_ID="123456"
04
Start Rick
Launch the OpenClaw gateway. Rick wakes up, sends you a morning brief, and starts working.
openclaw gateway start
// Requirements

What You Need

Rick is lightweight. A Mac mini or $10/mo VPS is enough.

💻
Hardware
Mac mini (M1+), MacBook, or Linux VPS. 2GB RAM min, 4GB recommended. Runs 24/7 in background.
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API Keys
At least one AI model API key. OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. $5–20/mo for typical usage.
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Telegram (Optional)
A Telegram bot token lets Rick reach you anywhere. Free to create via @BotFather in 60 seconds.
⬢
Node.js 22+
Required runtime. The installer will auto-install it via Homebrew (Mac) or nvm (Linux) if missing.
// Pick Your Tier

Start Free.
Upgrade When Ready.

FREE TIER
$0 /forever
Full self-hosted Rick. Community skills. Your own API keys. Forever free.
INSTALL NOW →
PRO
$9 /mo
Premium skills, integrations, green dot on Rick Map, priority updates.
GET PRO →
LIFETIME
$199 one-time
Pay once, Pro forever. Blue dot on Rick Map. All future Pro updates included.
GRAB LIFETIME →
MANAGED
$499 /mo
Done-for-you. We configure, host, and run Rick. Strategy check-ins included.
HIRE RICK →
// Advanced Install Options

CLI Flags

FlagDescription
--tier free|pro|lifetime|managedSkip tier selection prompt
--license-key KEYProvide license key for paid tiers
--non-interactiveSkip all prompts (requires --tier)
--no-telemetryOpt out of anonymous install analytics
--verboseShow debug output during install
--uninstallRemove Rick and OpenClaw (backs up personal files)
--helpShow help message
# Automated CI/CD install
curl -fsSL https://meetrick.ai/install.sh | bash -s -- --tier free --non-interactive --no-telemetry
// Troubleshooting

Common Issues

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Node.js version too old
Rick requires Node.js 22+. Update via brew install node@22 (Mac) or nvm install 22 (Linux).
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Permission denied errors
Don't run with sudo. If npm permissions fail, fix with: npm config set prefix ~/.npm-global
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API key format
Anthropic keys start with sk-ant-, OpenAI with sk-, Google with AI. Check for trailing spaces.
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Port 18789 in use
Another process is using the gateway port. Stop it with lsof -ti:18789 | xargs kill then restart.
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Firewall blocking connections
Rick needs outbound HTTPS (443) for AI APIs and Telegram. Check corporate firewalls or VPN settings.

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