OpenClaw-WebTop: Run OpenClaw with Ollama and Ubuntu Desktop in GitHub Codespaces
What OpenClaw-WebTop Does
OpenClaw-WebTop spins up a complete Ubuntu MATE desktop environment with Ollama and a signed-in OpenClaw instance running in your browser via GitHub Codespaces. This eliminates the need for local Docker installation or a VPS.
Setup Process
To get started:
- Open the repository at https://github.com/gitricko/openclaw-webtop
- Create a new Codespace
- Run
make start - After approximately 2 minutes, open the port
- You'll have a full desktop with OpenClaw dashboard, agents, pairings, cron, and other features ready
Key Features
- Configuration Persistence: Config, ID, and pairings persist via volume storage even if you recreate the Codespace
- Privacy: Private by default with GitHub authentication
- Free Tier Viable: Works with GitHub Codespaces free tier using Ollama credits with NVIDIA fallback
- Backup System: Use
make backupfor easy backups - Portability: Simple to port locally later by cloning the project and running the same commands
- Local Hosting Option: Can be run locally via localhost Docker with the same commands
Use Cases
According to the source, this is useful for:
- Experimenting with agents and skills safely
- Testing workflows before self-hosting
- Showing OpenClaw to others without setup friction
The repository includes a README with screenshots and a short YouTube demo.
📖 Read the full source: r/openclaw
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