Openclaw AI

What is Openclaw AI

OpenClawd AI is an open-source, self-hosted personal intelligence system that runs on your own hardware, offering complete data sovereignty. It acts as an intelligent automation partner, capable of handling tasks like email organization, calendar management, and connecting with over 100 applications.

How to use Openclaw AI

1. Install OpenClawd: Choose from various installation methods including a one-liner script, npm, pnpm, or Git clone. Installation is compatible with macOS (including Mac mini), Windows, and Linux.
2. Onboard: Execute openclawd onboard to initialize the assistant, set up API credentials, and configure service connections.
3. Link Platforms: Connect your preferred messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and Slack.
4. Select AI Engine: Configure your chosen AI model, with support for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and local models.
5. Start Using: Launch the assistant using openclawd start and begin interacting with your intelligent assistant.

Features of Openclaw AI

• Open-Source & Self-Hosted: Runs on your own hardware, ensuring complete data ownership.
• 100+ Integrations: Seamlessly connects with a wide array of applications and services.
• Multi-Platform Messaging: Supports WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage.
• Intelligent Browser Automation: Can browse web pages, fill forms, and extract data.
• Native System Access: Controls file operations, runs command-line instructions, and executes scripts.
• Modular Plugin System: Expandable functionality through community-developed or custom modules.
• Adaptive Learning: Develops a better understanding of user routines and preferences over time.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Deployable on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Use Cases of Openclaw AI

• Personal Productivity: Organizes emails, manages calendars, and drafts replies.
• Communication Management: Handles interactions across WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and Slack.
• Developer Automation: Processes GitHub alerts, executes automated deployments, and generates analytics reports.
• Entrepreneurial Tasks: Coordinates schedules, dispatches notifications, and creates preliminary social media content.
• Data Handling: Automates analytics and report generation.

Pricing

• Software Cost: OpenClawd itself is free and open-source.
• Hardware Options:
  • Mac mini M2: $599 (one-time purchase)
  • Raspberry Pi 4: $75 (economical alternative)
  • Existing Computer: $0 (utilize current hardware)
• Usage-Based Expenses: Primarily AI service API consumption, estimated at $5-50/month depending on usage.
  • Claude API: ~$5-20/month
  • GPT-4 API: ~$10-30/month
  • Gemini API: Free tier available, then usage-based.

FAQ

• What is OpenClawd AI? An open-source, self-hosted personal AI assistant running on local hardware, offering data ownership and 100+ integrations.
• How to install on Mac mini? Use Homebrew (brew install openclawd) or npm (npm i -g openclawd), then run openclawd onboard.
• Can I run on Mac mini? Yes, the Mac mini (especially M2) is an excellent, energy-efficient choice for running OpenClawd.
• What AI models are supported? Supports Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others. Users can select their preferred model during setup.
• What is the cost to run? The software is free. Costs include hardware (one-time) and AI API usage ($5-50/month). No recurring subscription fees.
• Where is the source code? Available on GitHub at github.com/openclawd/openclawd.
• What are OpenClawd skills? Pluggable components that expand the assistant's functionality for tasks like email handling, calendar coordination, and more.
• Can I use with Discord and Telegram? Yes, OpenClawd has native support for Discord and Telegram, configurable during setup.
• Is my data private? Yes, as it runs on your hardware, you maintain absolute control over your data.
• How to get started? Install OpenClawd, run openclawd onboard for setup, and then openclawd start to launch.
• Difference from ChatGPT? OpenClawd is an autonomous agent with 100+ integrations and on-premises operation, while ChatGPT is a reactive interface. OpenClawd can optionally use ChatGPT's API.