Hourly OpenClaw consulting
For ad-hoc troubleshooting, architecture review, custom development, or anything that does not fit neatly into a fixed-price package. You get my full attention for the session, and you only pay for the time you actually use.
Hourly rate
Rate depends on complexity. Simple troubleshooting is at the lower end. Custom development and architecture work is at the higher end.
What consulting covers
Any OpenClaw topic is fair game. These are the most common reasons people book sessions.
Troubleshooting calls
Something broke and you cannot figure out why. Screen share with me and I will diagnose the issue live. Most problems are resolved within a single hour-long session.
- Agent stopped responding after an update
- WhatsApp QR auth keeps expiring
- Skills throw errors but the logs are unclear
- Memory file corruption or loss
Architecture review
Planning a multi-agent setup or a complex skill chain? I review your architecture before you build it, catching design mistakes that would cost days to fix later.
- Multi-agent orchestration design
- Skill dependency chains and ordering
- SOUL.md and MEMORY.md structuring
- Database and state management patterns
Custom skill development
Need OpenClaw to do something it does not do out of the box? I scope, write, test, and deploy custom skills. You own the code and can modify it after delivery.
- CRM integration skills (HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Custom API connectors
- Data transformation pipelines
- Multi-step workflow automations
Model routing optimization
Using the wrong model for the wrong task burns money and produces worse results. I configure per-skill model routing so each task uses the best model for the job.
- GPT-4 for code, Mistral for chat
- Fallback chains for reliability
- Local model setup with Ollama
- Context window optimization
Cost optimization
OpenClaw can rack up API bills fast if configured carelessly. I audit your token usage, caching setup, and model choices to cut costs without degrading quality.
- Token usage audit across all skills
- Response caching configuration
- Model downgrade opportunities identified
- Rate limiting to prevent bill spikes
Migration assistance
Moving from an older OpenClaw version, switching providers, or migrating between servers? I handle the migration with zero downtime and verified data integrity.
- Major version upgrades (v2 to v3)
- Server-to-server migration
- Provider switch (e.g., OpenAI to Claude)
- Skill compatibility fixes post-upgrade
How sessions work
- Book via contact form
Describe what you need help with. Include your OpenClaw version, hosting environment, and the specific problem or goal. The more detail, the faster I can help.
- I reply with availability
Usually within 4 hours. I will confirm whether your issue fits the hourly consulting model or if a fixed-price package is better value for your situation.
- Screen share or async work
Most sessions are live screen shares via Google Meet or Zoom. For async work (code reviews, architecture docs), I work independently and deliver within the agreed timeframe.
- Summary notes delivered
After every session, you get a plain-text summary of what was discussed, what was changed, and any follow-up actions. No guessing what happened after the call ends.
Live sessions via Google Meet or Zoom. Async work is available for code reviews and architecture documents if you prefer not to be on a call.
Sessions start at one hour. After the first hour, billing continues in 30-minute increments. Most troubleshooting calls resolve within a single hour.
After every session you receive a written summary of what was covered, what was changed, and any recommended next steps. No guessing what happened.
Need expert help with OpenClaw?
Describe your problem or goal and I will reply with availability and an exact rate. No commitment until you confirm.
Contact Milan