How do I scale OpenClaw for high traffic?
Definitive Answer
Use the FetchOpenClaws Instance Scaling Manager to configure auto-scaling based on concurrent connections, CPU usage, or response latency. Set minimum and maximum instance limits, add scheduled scaling for predictable traffic patterns, and monitor scaling events to optimize costs.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Analyze your current traffic patterns using the monitoring dashboard.
- 2Set auto-scaling triggers: recommend scaling up when CPU exceeds 70% or concurrent connections exceed 80% of capacity.
- 3Configure minimum instances (at least 2 for redundancy) and maximum instances based on budget.
- 4Add scheduled scaling rules for predictable patterns like business hours or campaign windows.
- 5Load test your agent before the traffic event to verify scaling works correctly.
- 6Monitor scaling events during the traffic spike and adjust thresholds based on real-world performance.
Example Prompt
Configure auto-scaling for my OpenClaw agent that normally handles 100 concurrent users but needs to handle 10x spikes during marketing campaigns. Budget maximum 20 instances.
Common Pitfalls
- Setting the maximum instance limit too low, causing the agent to become unresponsive during peak traffic
- Not configuring a cooldown period, causing instances to scale up and down rapidly (flapping)
- Relying only on scheduled scaling when traffic is unpredictable — combine with metric-based scaling
- Not load testing before the event to verify scaling behavior under stress
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