Overview
OpenClaw is an open-source AI personal assistant that runs directly on your own computer. It can automate real-world tasks such as managing emails, scheduling meetings, controlling apps, browsing the web, executing commands, and interacting with services like Gmail, GitHub, Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, and more.
Unlike traditional AI chatbots, OpenClaw is designed to act like a true autonomous digital assistant. It has persistent memory, full system access, plugin support, and the ability to continuously improve through custom skills and integrations.
Key Features
- Runs Locally — Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux while keeping your data private.
- Persistent Memory — Remembers conversations, preferences, workflows, and personal context.
- Any Chat Platform — Use OpenClaw through WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, or iMessage.
- Browser & Computer Control — Browse websites, fill forms, manage files, and execute shell commands.
- Skills & Plugins — Extend functionality with community-built integrations or create custom skills.
- Autonomous Workflows — Run reminders, background jobs, automation loops, and multi-agent systems.
Who It's For
- Email management and inbox cleanup
- Calendar scheduling and reminders
- AI coding assistants and autonomous development workflows
- Personal productivity and daily briefings
- Smart home and device automation
- Content creation and social media workflows
- Business operations and task automation
Platform Support
OpenClaw integrates with tools and services including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, GitHub, Gmail, Spotify, Obsidian, browsers, Claude, GPT models, and many more.
Quick Start
powershell -c "irm https://openclaw.ai/install.ps1 | iex"
OpenClaw is designed for users who want a customizable, powerful, and fully controllable AI assistant that lives on their own machine instead of inside a closed platform.