Getting started with KrabiClaw
Getting started with KrabiClaw
Create your first KrabiClaw site, add your business details, choose how you want to manage it, and publish your first version.
AI Assistance
Copy this prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or another LLM if you want help getting the first version live:
Help me launch a KrabiClaw website in the right order.
1. Tell me to create a KrabiClaw account at https://krabiclaw.com/signup.
2. Walk me through KrabiClaw onboarding using either my Google Maps URL or manual business details.
3. After the site exists, help me connect KrabiClaw to ChatGPT using https://krabiclaw.com/docs/integrations/mcp-setup.
4. Then suggest the next edits I should make before I publish, based on what a local business site usually needs first.
Prerequisites
- A KrabiClaw account
- Optional: ChatGPT, Claude, or another LLM
Create
Every KrabiClaw workflow starts with your site setup inside KrabiClaw.
Onboarding walks you through four short steps to turn your real business details into the first live version of your site:
- Pick your business type — restaurant, café or bar, or experience, class or activity. This sets the right layout and copy for your site.
- Choose how to add your details — paste your Google Maps link so KrabiClaw can pull your name, address, phone, hours, and photos automatically, or start manually by typing your business name.
- Confirm the match — if you used Google Maps, KrabiClaw shows you what it found and asks you to confirm it's the right listing before using it.
- Fill in the details — name, city, address, phone, website, hours, a manager alert number, and your timezone. Anything you leave blank can be filled in later from the dashboard.
That's it — your details are saved as a private draft. Preview it, then commit to create your live site on a free krabiclaw.com address.
Launch your first KrabiClaw site
Complete the task with these ordered steps.
Create a KrabiClaw account
https://krabiclaw.com/signupGo to Create your account and sign up. After signup, KrabiClaw sends you into onboarding so you can create your first site.
Add your local business info
https://krabiclaw.com/dashboard/onboardingOpen Onboarding and choose one of the two supported setup paths: paste your Google Maps URL so KrabiClaw can draft the first version for you, or enter the business details manually. For the first publish, focus on the business name, short description, contact details, hours, main call to action, and your services, offerings, menu, or pricing.
Deploy your website
https://krabiclaw.com/dashboard/onboardingReview the first version of the site and publish it. For most businesses, the first live version should include a complete homepage, accurate business details, services or menu, pricing, images, and a contact or booking path. Keep the first launch simple, then improve it in small updates.
If you want a deeper walkthrough of the setup flow itself, continue to Deploy your site.
Add ChatGPT later
ChatGPT is optional. Your first job is to get the website live.
After the site exists, you can connect KrabiClaw to ChatGPT if you want to edit the site through conversation, ask for content changes, or use AI help for updates and planning.
Next steps
Common questions
Helpful answers related to this page.
Do I need ChatGPT to use KrabiClaw?
No. You can create and manage your site from KrabiClaw alone. ChatGPT is an optional editing surface if you want to make changes through conversation.
What should I publish first?
Publish the clearest useful version first: homepage, business details, services or menu, pricing, contact information, hours, and your main action such as booking or inquiry.
Can I keep updating the site after it is live?
Yes. KrabiClaw is designed for ongoing updates. You can change pages, images, menus, pricing, hours, and business details after launch from ChatGPT or the dashboard.