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summary: "Help hub: common fixes, install sanity, and where to look when something breaks"
read_when:
  - You’re new and want the “what do I click/run” guide
  - Something broke and you want the fastest path to a fix
title: "Help"
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# Help

If you want a quick “get unstuck” flow, start here:

- **Troubleshooting:** [Start here](/help/troubleshooting)
- **Install sanity (Node/npm/PATH):** [Install](/install/node#troubleshooting)
- **Gateway issues:** [Gateway troubleshooting](/gateway/troubleshooting)
- **Logs:** [Logging](/logging) and [Gateway logging](/gateway/logging)
- **Repairs:** [Doctor](/gateway/doctor)

If you’re looking for conceptual questions (not “something broke”):

- [FAQ (concepts)](/help/faq)

## Environment and debugging

- **Environment variables:** [Where OpenClaw loads env vars and precedence](/help/environment)
- **Debugging:** [Watch mode, raw streams, and dev profile](/help/debugging)
- **Testing:** [Test suites, live tests, and Docker runners](/help/testing)
- **Scripts:** [Repository helper scripts](/help/scripts)