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Learn how to get the most out of openclaw
An AI Assistant That Takes Real Action
Meet openclaw—a self-hosted, open-source AI assistant designed to move beyond simple chat. Operating directly on your machine, it handles genuine automation work: organizing your inbox, commanding smart home systems, arranging appointments, and connecting with over 50 services—without compromising your privacy or data ownership.
Learn how to get the most out of openclaw
Personal AI built around data privacy, user control, and practical automation
All processing happens on your own hardware. openclaw operates locally to guarantee full privacy and data sovereignty—no cloud services, no external access required.
Run terminal commands, generate code, operate browsers, and manipulate local files. openclaw performs actual tasks rather than just responding to queries.
Reach your assistant via WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, and additional platforms. Communicate naturally from the apps you already use daily.
Broaden functionality through the ClawdHub marketplace. Add community-built skills or develop custom integrations specific to your workflow requirements.
Select your preferred AI engine—Claude, GPT, or self-hosted models through Ollama. Swap providers seamlessly without reconfiguring your environment.
Isolated execution environments, granular access permissions, and defined trust boundaries. Enterprise-caliber security measures protect your system during automation.
Latest features and improvements
Model-driven TTS tags for natural, expressive audio responses across all channels.
New endpoint for direct tool calls with authentication and policy enforcement.
Fine-grained control over heartbeat indicators and alerts for each channel.
One-click deployment to Fly.io with comprehensive setup guide.
New channel plugin supporting DMs, group mentions, and thread replies.
Automatic AWS Bedrock model discovery with configurable defaults.
Practical automation for everyday tasks—far more than a typical chatbot
Sort, respond, and clean your inbox automatically
Book meetings, set reminders, manage your time
Integrate with Home Assistant and IoT devices
Review code, manage deployments, automate workflows
Analyze spreadsheets, generate reports, extract insights
Check in for flights, manage reservations
Solid technical foundation designed for serious automation needs
Robust architecture connecting you to AI across your preferred platforms
Open-source software supported by a seasoned team and thriving community
Founder & Lead Developer
Creator of openclaw and former founder/CEO of PSPDFKit, a leading PDF technology company. With decades of experience building developer tools and enterprise software, Peter brings deep expertise in creating reliable, production-ready applications that developers trust.
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Everything you need to know about openclaw
openclaw is a self-hosted, open-source AI assistant that extends well beyond basic chat functionality. It performs genuine automation tasks for you—handling email workflows, operating smart home equipment, booking appointments, and linking with 50+ services—entirely from your local machine for optimal privacy.
Absolutely. openclaw is fully free and released under the MIT License, allowing you to download, utilize, adapt, and share it at no charge. Note that AI model API fees (such as Claude or GPT-4) may apply separately, unless you opt for self-hosted models through Ollama.
openclaw operates completely on your local hardware—information stays on your device unless you specifically configure external connections. Core functionality involves no cloud infrastructure or external servers. You retain full ownership and decide exactly what data gets shared.
macOS serves as the primary supported platform, while Linux and Windows users can deploy via Docker containers. The native macOS installer offers the most streamlined setup experience, though Docker-based deployment functions reliably across all major operating systems.
openclaw works with several AI backends: Claude from Anthropic, GPT-4 from OpenAI, plus self-hosted options through Ollama or LM Studio. Switching providers requires no configuration changes, letting you balance performance, cost, and privacy according to your needs.
openclaw accepts messages across numerous platforms: WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, Signal, Matrix, and Mattermost. Reach your AI assistant through whichever communication app you prefer using day to day.
Certainly. openclaw includes a modular skill framework. Browse and install community skills via the ClawdHub marketplace, or build your own integrations. Skills enable specialized capabilities—service control, workflow automation, or connections to your particular toolset.
Security forms a foundational element of openclaw. Isolated execution sandboxes, adjustable permission controls, and explicit trust boundaries are all standard. These professional-grade safeguards ensure automated operations run safely without endangering your system or information.
Setup is straightforward: grab the macOS installer or ZIP package from the download area, run through the guided configuration, enter your chosen AI model API credentials, and link your preferred messaging platforms.
Connect with our Discord community of 8,900+ members for assistance and conversation. Report bugs or suggest features through our GitHub repository. We welcome contributions—review the contribution guidelines in the repo to begin submitting pull requests.
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