OpenClaw — Free AI Assistant for WhatsApp, Telegram & 12+ Platforms
Self-hosted AI that automates your messaging — private, free, no data collection.
Voice Mode, Live Canvas, and 5,700+ skills via ClawHub. Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
(Formerly known as Clawdbot)
Terminal
v2026.2.0npm install -g openclaw@latest
openclaw onboard --install-daemonInstall OpenClaw on Your Platform
Beyond Chat
OpenClaw evolves from a chatbot into a multi-modal agent with voice, vision, and a rich ecosystem.
Voice Wake & Talk
Hands-free interaction powered by ElevenLabs. Just say "Hey Claw" to start chatting on macOS, iOS, and Android.
Live Canvas
A visual workspace with A2UI. OpenClaw renders UI, charts, and diagrams in real-time, moving beyond simple text.
ClawHub Ecosystem
Discover hundreds of skills in the new registry. Extend capabilities with one command: openclaw skill install <skill>
Setup Guides
Step-by-step instructions to get your AI assistant running
Installation
3 guide s
Install OpenClaw on your platform
- ✓ Install OpenClaw on macOS
- ✓ Install OpenClaw on Windows
- ✓ Install OpenClaw on Linux
Setup & Configuration
3 guide s
Connect messaging platforms and AI providers
- ✓ Connect WhatsApp
- ✓ Connect Telegram Bot
- ✓ Connect Discord Bot
Playbook
3 guide s
Unlock advanced features and creative use cases
- ✓ Voice Assistant Setup
- ✓ Group Chat Bot Setup
- ✓ Scheduled Messages & Reminders
Raspberry Pi
1 guide
Turn your Pi into a powerful AI server
- ✓ Install OpenClaw on Raspberry Pi
Android (Termux)
1 guide
Run OpenClaw on your spare phone
- ✓ Install OpenClaw on Android (Termux)
Latest Guides
View all →Install OpenClaw on macOS
Get OpenClaw up and running on your Mac in 5 minutes — supports both Intel and Apple Silicon
Voice Assistant Setup
Enable Voice Wake to turn OpenClaw into your hands-free AI assistant
Connect WhatsApp
Link your OpenClaw AI assistant to WhatsApp for intelligent automated replies
Install OpenClaw on Windows
Step-by-step guide to install OpenClaw on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Get your AI assistant running in 5 minutes.
Group Chat Bot Setup
Configure OpenClaw to work in group chats on WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord. Set triggers, mentions, and permissions.
Connect Telegram Bot
Create and connect a Telegram bot to OpenClaw. Step-by-step guide to set up AI-powered replies in Telegram.
Real-World Use Cases
See how users are leveraging OpenClaw
Remote Coding from Phone
This OpenClaw WhatsApp use case shows how teams build, edit and deploy code projects directly from phone chat so delivery keeps moving while away from a laptop.
"Building coding projects remotely from my phone. All done via WhatsApp."
— @christinetyip
AI Assistant with Perfect Memory
This OpenClaw Telegram use case shows a personal assistant that remembers context across chats, notes, and tasks, so follow-ups stay accurate over time.
"Got OpenClaw set up and now I have an AI assistant named Claudia who lives in Telegram, remembers everything I tell her, and can actually do stuff."
— @darrwalk
Email & Calendar Management
This OpenClaw multi-platform use case automates inbox cleanup, email drafting, and calendar updates, helping operators handle communication in one workflow.
"Helped me clean up hundreds of emails. Inbox 0. Then setup a weekly cron job. All on WhatsApp."
— @andrewjiang
Hands-Free Voice Wake Notes
This OpenClaw use case shows hands-free wake-word capture for ideas and tasks while walking or commuting, so nothing gets lost before you reach your desk.
"I say the wake word and OpenClaw captures tasks while I'm walking."
— OpenClaw Community
Live Canvas Project Room
This OpenClaw use case shows Live Canvas + A2UI mapping goals, tasks, and UI flows in one shared visual room, helping teams align plans before they execute.
"OpenClaw sketched our release plan as we talked, and the canvas stayed in sync."
— OpenClaw Community
ClawHub Skill Discovery
This OpenClaw multi-platform use case shows how users browse, install, and update skills from ClawHub in minutes, accelerating capability rollout across teams.
"I searched ClawHub and installed three skills in minutes."
— OpenClaw Community
Lean Manufacturing AI Platform
This OpenClaw multi-platform use case integrates lean production knowledge with multi-agent tooling, helping operations teams standardize factory workflows.
"Build one platform that combines lean manufacturing knowledge, practical tools, and AI digital workers into a single service."
— OpenClaw Community Request
AI Council - Multi-Agent Personality System
This OpenClaw multi-platform use case explores zero-memory agent training with parables, then deploys agents as a council for autonomous decisions at scale.
"I plan to use clawdbot in a private experiment to essentially train an ai with 0 memory using parables to develop its own personality and perspective. i will then deploy this agent and a group of other agents to a council where they can communicate amongst one another."
— jordan.mj2002@gmail.com
Popular Skills
Extend OpenClaw with powerful integrations and automations
Web Search
OfficialWeb Search in OpenClaw finds real-time results and returns concise summaries with sources, so you can verify current facts and decide with confidence.
openclaw config set skills.web-search true 
GitHub Issue Triage
OfficialGitHub Issue Triage in OpenClaw summarizes issues, applies labels, and routes tickets to the right owners so engineering teams can resolve work faster.
openclaw config set skills.github-issues true 
Voice Wake & Talk Mode
OfficialVoice Wake & Talk Mode lets OpenClaw listen for a wake phrase and run natural conversations across macOS and iOS, so you can capture tasks hands-free.
openclaw skill install voice-wake-talk 
ClawHub Skill Registry
OfficialClawHub Skill Registry in OpenClaw helps you discover, install, and update official and community skills quickly, so your agents gain new capabilities fast.
openclaw skill install clawhub-registry 
Calendar Scheduler
OfficialCalendar Scheduler in OpenClaw books meetings, resolves conflicts, and sends confirmations from chat so you can coordinate calendars without switching tools.
openclaw setup google-calendar 
Live Canvas with A2UI
OfficialLive Canvas with A2UI turns OpenClaw plans into an interactive visual workspace where agents map flows, draft UI ideas, and update tasks in real time together.
openclaw skill install live-canvas-a2ui Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up a WhatsApp AI bot? ▼
Install OpenClaw on your computer, then run
openclaw setup whatsapp
to connect your WhatsApp account. The entire process takes about 10 minutes.
OpenClaw handles message routing, context management, and LLM integration automatically.
See our WhatsApp setup guide for step-by-step instructions.
Is OpenClaw better than ChatGPT for privacy? ▼
Yes. OpenClaw runs entirely on your local machine — your messages, files, and conversations never leave your network. ChatGPT processes everything on OpenAI's servers. With OpenClaw, only the LLM API calls go to your chosen provider (Claude, GPT-4, or local models via Ollama), and you control which data is sent.
What LLM models does OpenClaw support? ▼
OpenClaw works with Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4 and GPT-4o (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), Llama and Mistral (via Ollama for fully local operation), and any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint. You can switch providers anytime without changing your workflows or skills.
How much does it cost to run a private AI assistant? ▼
OpenClaw itself is completely free and open-source (MIT license). Your only cost is LLM API usage — typically $5-20/month for moderate personal use with Claude or GPT-4. For zero-cost operation, use Ollama with local models like Llama 3 or Mistral on your own hardware.
Can I run an AI assistant without internet? ▼
Yes. Pair OpenClaw with Ollama to run local LLM models (Llama 3, Mistral, Phi-3) completely offline. You get full AI assistant capabilities — task management, document analysis, code generation — without any internet connection. Internet is only needed for messaging platform connections (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).