OpenClawWiki
Community documentation for OpenClaw (Moltbot) — the AI that actually does things.
What is OpenClaw (Moltbot)?
OpenClaw (Moltbot) (formerly Clawdbot) is a personal AI assistant that runs on your own machine. Unlike cloud-based AI assistants, OpenClaw (Moltbot) gives you full control while providing powerful automation capabilities through any chat app you already use.
Control it via WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, or iMessage. It can browse the web, manage files, run commands, and remember context across conversations.
Quick Start
2. Configure
openclaw onboard --install-daemonSet up your AI model and chat channels.
3. Launch
openclaw statusSend a message from your configured chat app.
What It Can Do
🖥️ Runs on Your Machine
Mac, Windows, or Linux. Anthropic, OpenAI, or local models. Private by default — your data stays yours.
💬 Any Chat App
Talk to it on WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, or iMessage. DM or in groups.
🧠 Persistent Memory
It recognizes you and becomes uniquely yours. Your preferences, your context, your AI.
🌐 Browser Control
It can browse the web, fill forms, and extract data from any website.
⚡ Full System Access
Read and write files, run shell commands, execute scripts. Sandbox mode available.
🔧 Skills & Plugins
Extend with community skills or build your own. Reusable, shareable automation modules.
Popular Use Cases
📧 Email Automation
Triage, reply, and manage your inbox automatically.
✈️ Travel Assistant
Auto check-in, itinerary management, travel alerts.
💻 Code Review
Analyze PRs and code directly from chat.
🏠 Smart Home
Control Philips Hue, thermostats, and more.
Run OpenClaw (Moltbot) 24/7 & Securely
🖥️ VPS Hosting
Cloud servers for always-on AI. From $5.99/month with full control.
🍎 Mac Mini Setup
Your own hardware, your network. Silent, efficient, with iMessage support.
🛡️ Safe Deployment
Premium security guide. Protect your machine and data from hacking.
About OpenClawWiki: This is a community resource and is not officially affiliated with OpenClaw (Moltbot), Peter Steinberger, or Anthropic. Legal notice →