# OpenClaw - Personal AI Assistant

> OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot, Clawdbot) is an open-source personal AI agent that automates your business, life, and work.

## About OpenClaw

OpenClaw is a self-hosted AI assistant that works 24/7 like an actual employee. Unlike ChatGPT or other chatbots, OpenClaw is proactive, persistent, and integrated—working around the clock to handle email, scheduling, customer support, system monitoring, and more.

## Key Features

- **Self-Hosted**: Runs on your infrastructure (Mac, Linux, Windows, VPS, Raspberry Pi)
- **Proactive**: Schedules tasks, sends briefings, monitors systems 24/7
- **Persistent Memory**: Remembers everything, forever
- **Multi-Platform**: Works via WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage
- **Open Source**: Free, MIT licensed, fully customizable
- **Privacy-First**: Your data stays on your server

## Getting Started

- **Professional Setup**: https://ownagent.ai (24-hour setup)
- **DIY Guide**: https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/getting-started
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/OpenClaw/OpenClaw
- **Discord**: https://discord.com/invite/clawd

## Creator

Built by Peter Steinberger (@steipete) and the open-source community.

## Use Cases

- Email management and inbox automation
- Customer support (handles 70% of tickets autonomously)
- System monitoring and DevOps alerts
- Calendar and scheduling coordination
- Development workflows and code review
- Business process automation

## Pricing

- **OpenClaw**: Free and open-source
- **AI Model Costs**: $50-100/month (Claude, GPT, or free local models)
- **Hosting**: $5-20/month VPS or run on your own hardware

## Technical Stack

- Node.js runtime
- Supports Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, DeepSeek, local models
- Docker sandboxing for security
- Markdown-based memory system
- Extensible skill system

## Community

Used by thousands of founders and developers worldwide. Join the Discord community for support and skill sharing.

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**Website**: https://moltbot.io
**Twitter/X**: https://x.com/openclaw
**Last Updated**: 2026-01-31