OpenClaw
The AI That Actually Does Things
OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hosted personal AI assistant that goes beyond simple conversation. Execute real automation tasks—email management, smart home control, meeting scheduling, 50+ platform integrations—while maintaining privacy through local execution.
What is OpenClaw？
OpenClaw is a revolutionary open-source personal AI assistant created by Peter Steinberger (@steipete). It's not just a chatbot—OpenClaw is "Claude with hands", an AI agent that can actually execute tasks.
OpenClaw brings the power of Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5 model to your device, allowing you to interact with AI through natural language to complete various complex tasks. From automating daily work to smart trading, OpenClaw can handle it all.
What sets OpenClaw apart is its proactive nature. Traditional AI assistants wait for prompts—OpenClaw initiates. Its Heartbeat Engine can send morning briefings, monitor conditions, and alert you to important events without being asked.
One of the Fastest Growing Open Source Projects on GitHub
Gained 60,000+ stars in just a few weeks
Proactive, Not Reactive
Heartbeat Engine enables autonomous monitoring and alerts
Extensible via ClawHub
Community-driven Skills marketplace with hundreds of plugins
Local-First, Privacy-Focused
All data stored locally, complete control over your privacy
nof1.ai & OpenClaw Partnership
Incorporating best practices from Alpha Arena trading seasons
Headless & Reliable
Shell-based execution, no GUI dependencies, runs anywhere
The Lobster Way
OpenClaw follows "The Lobster Way"—constantly molting and evolving, continuously improving. Each update makes OpenClaw more powerful.
Questions About OpenClaw
What makes OpenClaw different from other AI assistants?
OpenClaw is not just a chatbot. It's "Claude with hands"—an AI agent that can actually execute tasks. It can control browsers, manage files, execute code, make trades, and more, all while maintaining local-first privacy protection.
Is OpenClaw free?
OpenClaw is open source software (MIT license), completely free to use. You can use provided Anthropic Pro/Max tokens, or use your own API key.
Is OpenClaw's trading feature safe?
OpenClaw trading assistant has strict risk controls built in, including 2% maximum position limits, trend-following constraints, and Human-in-the-Loop approval. But all investments carry risk, please use with caution.
Is my data safe?
OpenClaw uses a local-first architecture, all data and keys are stored on your device. The code is fully open source and auditable, with no hidden data collection.
Why is it called OpenClaw?
OpenClaw combines 'Open' (for open source) with 'Claw' (from the project's lobster mascot). Originally named Clawdbot, then briefly Moltbot, the project settled on OpenClaw to better reflect its open-source nature and the lobster identity. The claw represents precision and capability—an AI that can grab and handle real-world tasks.
How do I get help?
You can submit issues on the GitHub repository, join the Discord community, or check the documentation. The OpenClaw community is active and friendly, always welcoming new members.
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