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A Cloud Agent runs on Clawdi. Open it from your browser and keep working while Clawdi manages the computer it runs on. Cloud Agent describes where the Agent runs. It does not identify the Agent software or make shared Clawdi capabilities exclusive to this run path. Read Core concepts to learn how Agent, Project, Memory, Session, Skill, Vault, Connector, Channel, and AI Provider work across Clawdi.

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Choose a run path

Choose a Cloud Agent when independence from your computer and dashboard lifecycle controls matter more than unrestricted control of a local machine. Choose a Connected Agent when the Agent must work directly with your computer, its local tools, or a locally managed software installation. Continue with Connect a local Agent if that path fits.
Agent software is a separate choice. The deployment wizard currently offers Hermes and OpenClaw when they are available for the account. A Hermes Cloud Agent uses the Hermes experience; an OpenClaw Cloud Agent uses OpenClaw’s Control UI and workflows. Tool and integration availability can vary by software and runtime state.

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What Clawdi manages

For a Cloud Agent, Clawdi manages the remote runtime, its deployment state, compute selection, and start, stop, restart, and delete workflows. The Agent page also provides the browser interface exposed by the selected Agent software, Workspace file access when available, and a Terminal for the remote environment. Cloud Agent overview with recent Sessions, runtime status, and linked resources. Open the Agent overview to check its status and continue your work. View full-size image Keep an external backup of important work. Read Agent Interface, Files, and Terminal for what stays available when you stop, restart, or delete an Agent.

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Add reusable tools

Open Plugins to browse packages for this Cloud Agent. Review the publisher, version, included Skills, and tool connections before choosing Install. Follow Add tools with Plugins for the steps.

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Follow the journey

Cloud Agent quickstart

Deploy from the dashboard and complete your first task in the Agent Interface.

Choose your Cloud Agent setup

Compare Agent software, AI access, compute, and preferences before you deploy.

Automate deployment

Use the CLI, stable request IDs, and safe handling for an ambiguous attempt.

Understand states and recovery

Distinguish deployment state from tool readiness and respond safely to failures.

Agent Interface, Files, and Terminal

Use browser tools within the remote runtime’s persistence and permission boundaries.

Manage settings and lifecycle

Change runtime settings and safely start, stop, restart, or delete the Agent.

Configure AI access

Bind the remote runtime to Clawdi AI, a saved AI Provider, or in-Agent configuration.

Understand usage and billing

Separate compute, Wallet activity, Clawdi AI usage, and external provider usage.
If something is not behaving as expected, use Cloud Agent troubleshooting.
Last modified on September 10, 2026