OpenClaw with Muapi

Connect Muapi to OpenClaw as a custom OpenAI-compatible provider. OpenClaw can then use Muapi text models in its agents and connected channels.

1. Create a key and choose a model

Create an API key in the Muapi dashboard, then list the available text models:

curl -s "https://api.muapi.ai/v1/models?type=text" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MUAPI_API_KEY"

Choose a model whose response includes capabilities.tools: true so OpenClaw can use its tools.

2. Configure the custom provider

Set MUAPI_API_KEY in the environment used to run the OpenClaw gateway. Add this provider and default model to your OpenClaw configuration, usually ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json:

{
  models: {
    mode: "merge",
    providers: {
      muapi: {
        baseUrl: "https://api.muapi.ai/v1",
        apiKey: "${MUAPI_API_KEY}",
        api: "openai-completions",
        models: [
          {
            id: "YOUR_MODEL_ID",
            name: "Muapi text model",
          },
        ],
      },
    },
  },
  agents: {
    defaults: {
      model: {
        primary: "muapi/YOUR_MODEL_ID",
      },
    },
  },
}

Replace YOUR_MODEL_ID in both places with the exact ID from Muapi's model list. Keep the key out of shared project files. If OpenClaw runs as a service, make sure the service environment contains MUAPI_API_KEY.

3. Start OpenClaw and verify the model

List configured models and start a chat:

openclaw models list
openclaw tui

Try a small request that uses a tool, such as asking the agent to summarize a file in its workspace. Connect messaging channels after the model works in the terminal UI.

Troubleshooting

• If the model does not appear, check the provider ID, exact model ID, and JSON5 syntax.
• If authentication fails, confirm the gateway process can read MUAPI_API_KEY.
• If the model answers without using tools, select a model with capabilities.tools: true.
• Start with a narrow task and check usage in the Muapi dashboard; long agent sessions can send substantial context.

See the OpenClaw custom provider documentation and model configuration guide for current configuration options.