OpenClaw - Your Personal AI Assistant
Data from GitHub · Updated Feb 2026
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OpenClaw has rapidly grown to 158K+ GitHub stars, making it one of the fastest-growing open-source AI projects. The community has built integrations for WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage, and more.
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Users describe OpenClaw as a paradigm shift comparable to ChatGPT's launch. The ability to have an AI that actually executes tasks - sending emails, managing calendars, booking flights - has created a wave of enthusiasm.
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Unlike cloud-based assistants, OpenClaw runs locally on your devices. Your data stays private. You control the AI. It works with any LLM - Claude, GPT, or local models. True AI autonomy without vendor lock-in.
OpenClaw DocsOpenClaw Features
Multi-Platform Chat
Connect via WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage, Google Chat, and more. Use the chat app you already love.
Any LLM Backend
Works with Claude, GPT-4, local models, or any OpenAI-compatible API. Switch models anytime without changing your workflow.
Local-First Privacy
Runs entirely on your devices. Your conversations, data, and credentials never leave your machine unless you want them to.
Autonomous Actions
Actually executes tasks: sends emails, manages calendar, checks in for flights, browses the web, runs shell commands.
Persistent Memory
Remembers context across sessions. Your AI learns your preferences, contacts, and workflows over time.
Extensible Skills
Add new capabilities through the ClawHub skills registry. Or build your own skills - the AI can even write them for you.
What Can OpenClaw Do?
Email Management
Triage inbox, draft replies, send emails on your behalf
"Clear my inbox and draft replies to anything urgent"
Calendar Control
Schedule meetings, check availability, send invites
"Schedule a 30-min call with John next week"
Travel Assistant
Check in for flights, track bookings, manage itineraries
"Check me in for my flight tomorrow"
Web Research
Browse websites, extract data, compile research
"Research the top 5 competitors and summarize"
Browser Automation
Fill forms, click buttons, automate web workflows
"Log into my bank and download last month's statement"
Proactive Alerts
Monitor conditions and notify you when things change
"Alert me when Bitcoin drops below $50K"
OpenClaw vs ChatGPT vs Siri
Based on public documentation from GitHub · Feb 2026
True Ownership
OpenClaw runs on your hardware. No cloud dependency, no subscription fees, no data leaving your control.
Real Autonomy
Unlike chatbots that just talk, OpenClaw actually executes tasks - sending emails, managing files, controlling your browser.
Community Driven
158K+ stars, 500+ contributors, and a thriving ecosystem of skills and integrations built by the community.
OpenClaw for Teams & Developers
OpenClaw's architecture supports multi-agent routing with workspace isolation, making it suitable for teams. Each user can have their own AI assistant while sharing common skills and integrations.
For developers, OpenClaw provides a hackable foundation. Fork the repo, customize the behavior, add your own integrations. The MIT license means you can use it however you want - even commercially.
Workspace Isolation
Multi-tenant support with secure boundaries
Self-Hosted
Deploy on your own infrastructure
Team Management
Shared skills and configurations
API Access
Integrate with your existing tools
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