> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cloudeka.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cloudeka.ai/guideline-for-enterprise/cloudeka-api-list/command-reference/cldkctl-cdn-1/create/delete.md).

# create

Create a Claw instance in your project. This command allows you to create a new Claw instance with the specified configuration.

## Usage

```
cldkctl claw instance create [flags]
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl claw instance create -i true
```

2. Enter the Claw instance **Name** and select the **Claw version**.

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3. Select the **Processor** and **Processor Variant**.

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4. Select the **Plan** and **Instance Size**.

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5. Select the **Root Disk Storage Type** and **Root Disk Storage Size**.

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6. Enter the **API key** for the LLM provider.&#x20;
7. Select the **Channel Type.**&#x20;
8. And then enter the **Telegram bot token.**

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9. Confirm the instance creation by selecting **Confirm**.

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10. Once completed successfully, the terminal displays the success message.

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#### Non-Interactive Mode

1. Provide all required values using command flags.
2. Run the command in your terminal.
3. Once completed successfully, the terminal displays the success message.

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## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports [global flags.](/guideline-for-enterprise/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md) Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
{% endhint %}

| Flag               | Shorthand | Default | Description                                 |
| ------------------ | --------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| --channel-token    |           |         | Telegram bot token                          |
| --channel-type     |           |         | Channel type (e.g., telegram)               |
| --flavor-id        |           |         | Instance size/flavor ID or name             |
| --image-os-id      |           |         | OS image ID or name                         |
| --help             | -h        |         | help for create                             |
| --interactive      | -i        | false   | Run in interactive/TUI mode (true/false)    |
| --name             | -n        |         | Instance name (min 5 characters)            |
| --project          | -p        |         | Specify project ID                          |
| --provider-api-key |           |         | LLM provider API key                        |
| --root-disk-size   |           |         | Root disk package ID, or custom:\<size\_gb> |
| --root-disk-type   |           |         | Root disk storage type ID or name           |