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OpenClaw

OpenClaw

by OpenClaw

Open-source personal AI assistant framework. Runs 24/7 on your own hardware with access to 12+ messaging platforms. Persistent memory, cron jobs, browser automation, and multi-agent orchestration. Self-hackable and privacy-first.

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2,847 reviews

🤖 Supported Models

Features

12+ messaging platform supportPersistent memory across sessionsCron jobs & background automationBrowser automationVision & voice capabilitiesMulti-agent orchestrationClaude Code / Codex integrationSelf-hosted & open sourceMCP server supportWebhook integrations

Pros

  • Truly open source (MIT license)
  • Self-hosted, privacy-first
  • 12+ messaging platforms out of box
  • Persistent memory & context
  • Cron jobs for proactive automation
  • Integrates with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor
  • Active community & rapid development

Cons

  • Requires technical setup (CLI, config files)
  • Self-hosted means you manage infrastructure
  • Production stability still maturing
  • Documentation could be more comprehensive
  • Learning curve for non-developers

💬 User Reviews

After years of AI hype, I thought nothing could faze me. Then I installed OpenClaw. From nervous 'hi what can you do?' to full throttle - design, code review, taxes, PM, content pipelines... AI as teammate, not tool.

Community2026-02-28

It's running my company.

Community2026-03-01

The WhatsApp pairing was shockingly smooth. Scan a QR code, and suddenly your AI is basically a WhatsApp contact.

Community2026-02-10

I spent a week testing OpenClaw. Cool demo, but I don't think generalist AI agents are the right move for real ops.

Community2026-02-08

💰 Pricing

Open SourceFree
  • Self-hosted
  • Full features
  • Community support
Try OpenClaw

Get Started

1Visit the tool's website
2Download or sign up
3Start using

📋 Specs

Platform
macOS, Linux, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Docker
Interface
CLI + Multi-channel (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Signal, iMessage, Slack, etc.)
Category
Agent Framework
Released
2026-01-15
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