OpenClaw
Open-source personal AI assistant that acts through chat apps, files, browsers, and connected services.
Pricing
OpenClaw is MIT-licensed and has no subscription or hosted tier.
Overview
OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant that runs on a user’s machine and can be reached through chat channels such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage. It can manage email and calendars, browse the web, read and write files, run shell commands, and connect to services such as GitHub and Obsidian. Because the assistant can access systems and install skills, review permissions and use sandboxing before enabling actions.
Key features
- Local gateway for Mac, Windows, and Linux
- Chat access across multiple channels
- Persistent memory
- Browser and form automation
- Email and calendar actions
- File and shell access
- Community skills and plugins
- Full or sandboxed access choices
Use cases
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Last updated 2026-09-16