OpenClaw
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The viral open-source personal AI agent — 186K GitHub stars. Handles email, calendar, browsing via WhatsApp and Telegram.
About OpenClaw
OpenClaw is the fastest-growing open-source AI agent on GitHub (186K+ stars in weeks). It's a personal AI assistant that runs on your own devices and communicates through channels you already use — WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage, and more. It can browse the web, manage your calendar, process emails, and automate tasks while keeping all your data 100% local. Built by Peter Steinberger, it sparked the Moltbook phenomenon and a massive ecosystem of community skills.
GitHub: github.com/openclaw/openclaw | Twitter/X: @openclawai
Key Features
- 186K+ GitHub stars — fastest-growing AI agent
- Works on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage
- Persistent memory — remembers past interactions
- Browser automation for web tasks
- 100% local data — privacy-first architecture
Pros & Cons
Pros
+ Completely open-source and self-hosted
+ Massive community building skills and plugins
+ Works on channels you already use
Cons
- Requires technical setup to self-host
- LLM API costs can add up
- Security concerns flagged by researchers
Use Cases
Email and calendar managementWeb browsing and research automationSmart home controlTask automation across platforms
Pricing
Open Source
Free and open-source. Pay only for LLM API costs. Community sponsorship tiers from $5/mo.
Who It's For
Developers and tech enthusiastsPrivacy-conscious usersAI agent buildersOpen-source contributors
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