OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant developed by Austrian software engineer Peter Steinberger and launched in late 2025. The platform operates as a locally-run AI agent that connects to users' computers and messaging applications including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage to autonomously complete tasks on their... behalf. OpenClaw can manage emails, update calendars, send messages, conduct research, automate workflows, browse the web, summarize documents, and perform various productivity tasks around the clock. The software runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems and integrates with AI models from providers like Anthropic and OpenAI, or can operate with local models while maintaining user privacy by default. Released under the MIT License, OpenClaw is model-agnostic and privacy-focused, allowing users to bring their own API keys and keep their data on their own infrastructure. The project has gained significant traction with over 145,000 GitHub stars and features more than 50 third-party integrations spanning productivity tools, smart home devices, music platforms, and automation services. Users can expand functionality through over 100 preconfigured AgentSkills that enable the AI to execute shell commands, manage file systems, and perform web automation. Originally named Clawdbot, the project was briefly renamed Moltbot following a trademark request from Anthropic before settling on OpenClaw in early 2026. The platform has sparked both enthusiasm for its capabilities and security concerns from cybersecurity researchers due to the broad system permissions required for full functionality.Read More