OpenClaw
The AI That Actually Does Things
An open-source personal AI assistant that runs on your own devices. Clears your inbox, sends emails, manages your calendar, checks you in for flights — all from WhatsApp, Telegram, or any chat app you already use.
> What is OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is a revolutionary open-source AI personal assistant created by Peter Steinberger that runs entirely on your own devices. Unlike cloud-based assistants, OpenClaw gives you complete control over your data while providing powerful automation capabilities that can transform how you work and live.
Originally known as Clawdbot and later Moltbot, OpenClaw has rapidly gained popularity in the developer community, amassing over 154,000 GitHub stars and becoming one of the most viral experiments in AI. The project represents a fundamental shift in how we interact with AI — moving from cloud-dependent services to local-first, privacy-respecting personal agents.
What makes OpenClaw special is its ability to connect to the messaging apps you already use — WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage, and more — turning them into powerful command centers for your AI assistant. It can browse the web, manage files, run scripts, control smart home devices, and even write its own skills to extend its capabilities.
> What It Does
OpenClaw is packed with features that make it the most capable personal AI assistant available.
Runs on Your Machine
Works on Mac, Windows, or Linux. Supports Anthropic, OpenAI, or local models. Private by default — your data stays yours.
Any Chat App
Talk to it on WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, or iMessage. Works in DMs and group chats seamlessly.
Persistent Memory
Remembers you and becomes uniquely yours. Your preferences, your context, your AI — always available 24/7.
Browser Control
Can browse the web, fill forms, and extract data from any site. Full web automation at your command.
Full System Access
Read and write files, run shell commands, execute scripts. Full access or sandboxed — your choice.
Skills & Plugins
Extend with community skills or build your own. It can even write its own skills to solve new problems.
> Quick Start
Get up and running with OpenClaw in minutes. Choose your preferred installation method.
One-liner Install (Recommended)
Works on macOS, Windows & Linux. This command installs Node.js and everything else for you automatically.
NPM Install
Requires Node.js version 22 or higher. Use npm or pnpm to install globally.
Quick Commands
After installation, use these commands to start interacting with your AI assistant.
Build from Source (Development)
For contributors and developers who want to modify OpenClaw or run the latest development version.
> Works With Everything
Connect OpenClaw to the apps and services you already use every day.
> Model Support
OpenClaw supports multiple AI providers. Choose the model that works best for you.
Anthropic
Claude Pro/Max recommended for best results. Excellent long-context strength and prompt-injection resistance.
RecommendedOpenAI
ChatGPT and Codex models supported. Great for general tasks and code generation.
Local Models
Run completely offline with local models. Full privacy with no data leaving your machine.