Deploy OpenClaw on AWS or Hetzner Securely with Pulumi and Tailscale

OpenClaw, an open-source AI assistant developed by Peter Steinberger, has gained significant traction with its ability to run on personal infrastructure, bypassing cloud-hosted options like Anthropic. Celebrated for its versatility, OpenClaw can operate on various devices from Mac Minis to Raspberry Pis, enabling users to manage tasks such as browser control, video generation, and messaging on platforms like Slack and WhatsApp. The assistant's growing popularity has led to a surge in dedicated hardware purchases, despite its ability to run on existing systems like VPS or laptops. OpenClaw's deployment can be optimized using Pulumi for infrastructure as code, with Tailscale ensuring secure, private access. This setup provides a robust framework for deploying OpenClaw on AWS or Hetzner Cloud, with Hetzner offering a cost-effective, ARM-based alternative for European data residency. The emphasis on security is paramount, with Tailscale's VPN reducing the risk of exposed ports and unauthorized access, thereby protecting sensitive credentials stored in Pulumi ESC.