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openclaw

A personal assistant that answers on the messaging apps you already use

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Popularity

★ 387k

Last update

August 2026

License / pricing

Not stated

What it does

Runs on your own machine and reaches you where you already are — WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage, SMS, Teams, Matrix, LINE and many more — with speech in and out on macOS, iOS and Android and a live canvas you control. Developed in the open by a non-profit foundation. Setup is a terminal job: a specific Node runtime, an install script, then onboarding; you can point it at an API key or sign in with an existing Claude Pro, ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot subscription. Worth thinking through which accounts you connect, since it holds the keys to your personal channels. MIT.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

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Before you start

Setup difficultySome setup needed
Command lineRequired
API keyRequired
Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

openclaw FAQ

Is openclaw free?: openclaw itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
Do I need to install anything or write code to use openclaw?: It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.
Does openclaw work on a phone?: No. It needs a computer.
Can I use openclaw commercially?: The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

Tool	Command line	API key	Sends data out	Phone	Commercial use
openclaw (this page)	Required	Required	Yes	No	Not verified
vellum-assistant	Not needed	Required	Yes	No	Yes
AutoGPT	Required	Required	Yes	No	Yes
langflow	Required	Required	Yes	No	Yes

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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What it does

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

openclaw FAQ

Is openclaw free?

openclaw itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use openclaw?

It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.

Does openclaw work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use openclaw commercially?

The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

Tool	Command line	API key	Sends data out	Phone	Commercial use
openclaw (this page)	Required	Required	Yes	No	Not verified
vellum-assistant	Not needed	Required	Yes	No	Yes
AutoGPT	Required	Required	Yes	No	Yes
langflow	Required	Required	Yes	No	Yes

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.