OpenClaw is an open-source, local-first personal AI assistant platform that runs on your own device and executes real tasks β clearing inboxes, scheduling meetings, browsing the web, running system commands, and more β all from chat apps you already use.
π‘ OpenClaw: AI that doesnβt just chat β it acts.
π°οΈ History
π Late 2025 launch as Clawdbot β Moltbot β OpenClaw.
π Viral growth early 2026 due to proactive assistant capabilities.
π Ecosystem expansion β growing skills, plugins, integrations.
π Founder joins OpenAI while maintaining open-source development.
π Key Features
π€ Real-World Task Automation
Clears emails, manages calendars, fills forms, extracts web data β all triggered via chats.
π¬ Multi-Channel Chat Integration
Work through WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, or iMessage.
π§ Persistent Memory
Maintains long-term context and personalized settings.
π§© Extendable Skills & Plugins
Expand capabilities with community or custom skills.
π Local-First Design
Runs on your machine, keeping data and workflows under your control.
π Why Choose OpenClaw?
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Acts on tasks, not just responds.
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Data privacy through local execution.
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Broad chat platform support.
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Modular and extensible.
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Open-source under MIT.
β οΈ Important Considerations
π Security risks with third-party skills β malicious skill extensions have been spotted.
β οΈ Deep permissions β executing OS actions requires careful configuration.
π οΈ Technical complexity β full automation may require tuning.