openclaw

Locally running, open-source AI assistant that performs autonomous tasks via chat apps

Local Run Agent

Autonomous AI Agents

Workflow Automation

File Collation

Local Agent

Workflow Setup

Skill Package

OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant software created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger that runs on users 'local devices and integrates with messaging platforms. The software was originally released in November 2025 under the name Clawdbot, later renamed Moltbot, and finally OpenClaw. It automates workflows across multiple services by performing tasks autonomously through popular chat apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more. Users can choose their own hardware (laptop, home server or VPS), and come with their own AI model and key. Core features include persistent memory, browser control, file reading and writing, Shell command execution and other complete system access rights. Support community skills expansion, and even write your own functional modules. Within two months of its release, GitHub had more than 100,000 stars and 2 million visitors a week, making it one of the fastest-growing open source projects. The design philosophy is "your assistant, your device, your rules," making AI truly proactive digital employees rather than passive chat tools.

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Introduction

functional characteristics

Support real tasks through natural language instructions, such as file reading and writing, Shell commands, browser control and other system-level operations
Lasting memory to save conversation history and accurately recall user preferences
Multi-modal interaction is supported, commands can be given through text or voice in chat platform, but images/videos are not generated directly.

application scenarios

Office automation: automatically process emails, organize schedules, generate meeting minutes, manage to-do items
DevOps: Automatically write and debug code, monitor server status, deploy applications
Data processing: collect information, analyze data, and generate reports across platforms
Daily tasks: booking tickets, shopping price comparison, managing household bills and other life automation

suitable for the croud

Tech enthusiasts, developers and general users interested in AI automation
Professionals and content creators who need to be more productive

type of pricing

The software itself is completely open source, but you have to bear the server cost and API cost of the selected AI model during use.

supported langauges

It mainly supports Chinese and English, and the specific language ability depends on the bottom large language model configured by the user.

technical highlights

Gateway-agent-skill layered architecture, no specific model binding, flexible access to Claude, GPT, Tongyi Qianwen and other mainstream large models
Through Skills plug-in system extension function, the community has accumulated 700+ practical skill modules

usage mode

Deployed on local devices (Mac/PC) or Cloud Virtual Machine, interacting through chat platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Flying Book, Nail, etc.
Mobile version launched in February 2026, which can be experienced through Baidu Red Finger Cloud Mobile App

update history

January 30, 2026: Project officially renamed from Moltbot to OpenClaw, emphasizing open source attributes
January 29, 2026: Release 2026.1.29, fixes authentication token vulnerability that could lead to complete gateway compromise (CVE-2026-25253)