NVIDIA NemoClaw
How to Install NemoClaw on VPS India 2026 — NVIDIA NemoClaw Setup Guide
NVIDIA NemoClaw was announced by Jensen Huang at GTC 2026 on March 16, 2026 — and it is already the fastest way to run OpenClaw AI agents securely on a VPS. This guide shows you how to install NemoClaw on a VPS in India step by step, what specs you need, and why GigaNodes AMD EPYC VPS is the best platform for running NemoClaw in India.
What Is NVIDIA NemoClaw?
NemoClaw is an open-source reference stack that installs on top of OpenClaw and adds NVIDIA OpenShell runtime — a security sandbox that governs every network request, file access, and inference call an AI agent makes. Announced at GTC 2026, NemoClaw is currently in alpha preview (March 16, 2026). It is hardware-agnostic — works on any Linux VPS, not just NVIDIA GPU machines.
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NemoClaw vs OpenClaw — What’s the Difference?
OpenClaw is the base AI agent platform — the most popular open-source project in history according to Jensen Huang. It lets you run AI agents locally that can browse, code, and execute tasks autonomously. The problem for enterprises is security: OpenClaw agents can make arbitrary network calls and file system changes without any governance layer.
NemoClaw solves this. It wraps OpenClaw inside NVIDIA OpenShell — a sandboxed container runtime where every agent action is governed by declarative security policies. Network egress is controlled. File system access is restricted. Inference calls are routed through the OpenShell gateway. You can approve or deny individual network requests in real-time from a monitoring UI.
| Feature | OpenClaw | NemoClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Security sandbox | ❌ None | ✅ NVIDIA OpenShell |
| Network egress control | ❌ Unrestricted | ✅ Policy governed |
| File system access | ❌ Unrestricted | ✅ Sandboxed |
| Inference routing | Direct API calls | ✅ Via OpenShell gateway |
| Enterprise ready | ❌ Not yet | ✅ Built for enterprise |
| Hardware requirement | Any hardware | Any hardware (GPU not required) |
| Install method | npm/git | ✅ 1 curl command |
NemoClaw VPS Requirements — Official NVIDIA Specs
These are the official hardware and software requirements from NVIDIA’s documentation for running NemoClaw on a VPS:
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended | GigaNodes Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 vCPU | 4+ vCPU | Cloud S — 4 vCore ✅ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | Cloud S 8GB ✅ / Cloud M 16GB ⭐ |
| Disk | 20 GB free | 40 GB free | Cloud S 60GB NVMe ✅ |
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | Ubuntu 22.04+ | Ubuntu 22.04 ✅ |
| Node.js | v20+ | v20+ | Install via script ✅ |
| npm | v10+ | v10+ | Bundled with Node.js ✅ |
| Docker | Latest stable | Latest stable | apt install docker.io ✅ |
| NVIDIA OpenShell | Required | Required | Installed by NemoClaw script ✅ |
⚠️ Important: The sandbox image is ~2.4GB compressed. During image push, Docker, k3s, and OpenShell gateway run simultaneously and buffer decompressed layers in memory. On machines with less than 8GB RAM, the OOM killer can terminate the process. Configure at least 8GB swap if RAM is limited.
How to Install NemoClaw on VPS India — Full Guide
Step 1 — Order and SSH into your GigaNodes VPS
Order Cloud M (recommended) or Cloud S at giganodes.host/vps/india with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. SSH in with your credentials.
Step 2 — Update system and install Docker
apt install -y docker.io curl
systemctl enable –now docker
# Verify Docker is running
docker –version
Step 3 — Install Node.js 20 (required by NemoClaw)
apt install -y nodejs
# Verify versions
node –version # Should show v20.x
npm –version # Should show v10.x
Step 4 — Run the NemoClaw installer (single command)
This single command installs the NemoClaw CLI, NVIDIA OpenShell runtime, and runs the guided onboard wizard to create your first sandbox, configure inference, and apply security policies:
The installer auto-detects your environment, installs OpenShell, configures inference to use NVIDIA Nemotron models via NVIDIA Cloud API, and creates your first sandboxed agent. When complete, you will see a summary:
Sandbox my-assistant (Landlock + seccomp + netns)
Model nvidia/nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b (NVIDIA Cloud API)
──────────────────────────────────────────────────
Run: nemoclaw my-assistant connect
Status: nemoclaw my-assistant status
Logs: nemoclaw my-assistant logs –follow
──────────────────────────────────────────────────
[INFO] === Installation complete ===
Step 5 — Connect to your sandboxed agent
Step 6 — Chat with your NemoClaw agent
Option A — Interactive TUI (recommended):
Option B — Single CLI message:
NemoClaw CLI Reference — Key Commands
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| nemoclaw my-assistant connect | Open interactive session with sandboxed agent |
| nemoclaw my-assistant status | Check sandbox status, running services |
| nemoclaw my-assistant logs –follow | Tail live logs from the sandbox |
| nemoclaw –help | Full CLI reference and available commands |
| openclaw tui | Launch interactive chat TUI inside sandbox |
| openclaw agent –agent main –local -m “prompt” | Send single message to agent via CLI |
How NemoClaw Works — Architecture
Understanding the NemoClaw stack helps you configure and troubleshoot it on your VPS. The stack has four core components:
TypeScript CLI that orchestrates the full stack — launch, connect, status, and logs commands.
Routes all inference calls through a governed gateway. Logs and controls every model request.
Isolated OpenShell container running OpenClaw with policy-enforced egress and filesystem restrictions.
Versioned Python artifact that orchestrates sandbox creation, security policy, and inference setup.
The sandbox lifecycle follows four stages: resolve the blueprint artifact → verify its digest → plan the resources → apply through the OpenShell CLI. This ensures every NemoClaw deployment is reproducible and auditable.
Why Run NemoClaw on a VPS in India?
Always-On AI Agents
NemoClaw is designed for always-on AI assistants. Running it on your laptop means the agent stops when you close the lid. A GigaNodes VPS keeps your NemoClaw sandbox running 24/7 — your AI agent can complete long-running tasks overnight, respond to webhooks, and monitor systems continuously without any local machine dependency.
Data Stays in India
NemoClaw processes your agent’s workspace files, conversation history, and task context on the VPS. Hosting at Yotta Noida DC keeps all this data inside India — critical for businesses with DPDP Act compliance requirements or handling sensitive Indian customer data.
First-Mover Advantage
NemoClaw launched March 16, 2026 — less than 2 weeks ago. Indian businesses that deploy NemoClaw agents now get 3–6 months of productivity advantage over competitors who wait. A VPS in India means your AI agents respond to Indian business hours, connect to Indian APIs with low latency, and handle Indian-specific business workflows natively.
Next Steps After Installing NemoClaw
- Switch inference providers — Change from NVIDIA Cloud API to a local Nemotron model or another endpoint using
nemoclaw my-assistantinference config - Approve/deny network requests — Monitor what URLs your agent tries to access and approve or deny them in the OpenShell TUI
- Customize network policy — Pre-approve trusted domains (your internal APIs, Razorpay, Zoho) so the agent doesn’t prompt for approval on every call
- Set up Telegram bridge — Connect NemoClaw to Telegram so you can chat with your AI agent from your phone
- Monitor sandbox activity — Use the OpenShell TUI to view all agent actions, file accesses, and network calls in real-time
- Backup workspace — Use the built-in backup/restore system to snapshot your agent’s identity, memory, and config files
GigaNodes VPS Plans for NemoClaw India
| Plan | vCores | RAM | NVMe | Monthly | NemoClaw Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud S | 4 vCore | 8 GB | 60 GB | ₹1,800 | ✅ Meets minimum — 1 sandbox |
| Cloud M ⭐ Recommended | 8 vCore | 16 GB | 120 GB | ₹3,600 | ✅ Meets recommended — stable production |
| Cloud L | 16 vCore | 32 GB | 256 GB | ₹7,200 | ✅ Multiple sandboxes, enterprise teams |
| Cloud XL | 20 vCore | 64 GB | 512 GB | ₹14,400 | ✅ Large-scale agent deployment |
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