OpenClaw
OpenClaw Foundation
An MIT-licensed personal AI agent that runs on your own computer or server, controlled via chat apps.
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Overview
OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant run by the OpenClaw Foundation, a US nonprofit. According to the official site, it runs on your own machine and can sort and send email, manage your calendar, work with files, browse the web and run shell commands, all through chat apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage and Signal. The site also highlights that it keeps memory across conversations and that the agent can write its own skills to extend its capabilities. The software is free under the MIT license, but using hosted models such as Claude or GPT incurs separate fees from each provider; local models can also be used.
Main features
- Open source under the MIT license
- Runs on macOS, Windows and Linux, with iOS / Android apps
- Integrations with many chat apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack and Discord
- Persistent memory across conversations
- Browser-based Control UI (Japanese display supported)
- OpenAI-compatible HTTP endpoint (disabled by default)
Recommended use cases
Delegating everyday tasks
- Sorting and replying to incoming email
- Managing calendar events
- Handling tasks such as booking flights
Automating computer tasks
- Organizing and working with local files
- Running shell commands
- Controlling a web browser
Control from chat
- Giving instructions from WhatsApp or Telegram
- Sharing with a team on Slack or Discord
- Voice control from the smartphone app
Pricing
Pricing not yet verified — check the official website.
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