OpenClaw AI Agent — Open-Source
AI Agent
for Personal Automation
Self-hosted, open-source AI assistant. Your data stays on your device — private, free, and fully under your control.
$ curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash🦞 Get started with OpenClaw in 5 minutes — From installation to configuration, build your personal AI coding assistant step by step
What is OpenClaw AI?
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent that runs locally on your computer and automates tasks using natural language. It connects to platforms like Slack, Discord, Telegram and WeChat — keeping your data 100% private with zero cloud dependency.
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Built for Privacy, Power & Flexibility
Privacy First
Data stays on your device. Run locally or on a private server — fully sovereign, zero cloud dependency.
Learn more →50+ Platform Integrations
WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, WeChat and more. One assistant, accessible from every platform you use.
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Browser automation, file operations, code execution, and scheduled tasks. Your AI assistant that actually gets things done.
Learn more →Think at the speed of thought
Integrate with your local file system, Spotify, and build tools.
Your assistant, always with you
Full control via Telegram, WhatsApp, or Discord.
Why OpenClaw?
Six core advantages that make your private AI assistant truly work for you
Local Execution
Runs on your device with zero latency, works without internet
Data Privacy
All data stays 100% on your device, never uploaded to any cloud
Multi-Platform
Supports Slack, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp and 20+ platforms
Persistent Memory
Remembers your preferences and habits, gets smarter over time
Fully Extensible
Custom skills support, connects to 50+ services and tools
Multi-Model Support
Opus 4.6, GPT-5.3-Codex, Grok, Gemini, DeepSeek and local models via Ollama
Why Not Cloud AI?
See the difference for yourself
| Feature | Cloud Subscription | 🦀 OpenClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $20-30/month | $0 Free |
| Data Privacy | Uploaded to servers | 100% Local |
| Usage Limits | Rate limited | Unlimited |
| Latency | Network dependent | Zero latency |
| Customization | Very limited | Fully customizable |
| Yearly Cost | $240-360 | $0 |
Yearly Cost
vs Cloud Subscription
$0
$240-360
Latest Updates
OpenClaw ecosystem continues to expand
Creator Joins OpenAI
Peter Steinberger announced on Feb 14 that he is joining OpenAI. The OpenClaw project will transition to an independent open-source foundation, ensuring long-term independence.
Read MoreHosted Platform Launched
No deployment needed, use OpenClaw with one click. Our secure hosted platform handles all technical details so you can focus on interacting with AI.
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Ready to Get Started?
Just one command to start your local AI journey
$ npx clawdbot@latest