OpenClaw: Your Personal AI Assistant Framework
OpenClaw is a framework for building personal AI assistants that integrate with your entire workflow. It's not just a chat interface — it's a system that connects Claude with your tools, files, calendar, messaging apps, and automations.
What Sets OpenClaw Apart?
- Multi-channel: Talk to Claude via Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Signal, or web
- Tool integration: Claude can read files, execute code, control your devices
- Persistent memory: Claude remembers context and decisions over time
- Automation: Schedule tasks, set reminders, trigger workflows
- Self-hosted option: Run it on your own machine or cloud
Real-World Capabilities
With OpenClaw, you can:
- Message Claude from your phone over Telegram
- Have Claude monitor your calendar and send reminders
- Run shell commands and build scripts
- Create content, push to GitHub, deploy to production
- Build custom "skills" that extend Claude's abilities
Local vs Cloud
Local OpenClaw: Runs on your machine, full privacy, no cloud costs, works offline.
OpenClaw Cloud: Hosted service, accessible from anywhere, handles scaling automatically.
Why OpenClaw Matters
OpenClaw closes the gap between Claude (a conversational AI) and your actual workflow. Instead of copying and pasting between tabs, Claude becomes part of your system. It watches your calendar, responds to messages, executes tasks, and remembers important context.
Get Started
Check out the OpenClaw documentation to get started. You'll need:
- An Anthropic API key (for Claude)
- A machine to run it on (or use the cloud version)
- A channel to talk through (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.)
What's Next?
OpenClaw is the bridge between Claude and your life. It's where AI becomes practical and integrated, not just a cool thing you play with occasionally.