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Openclaw: A Developer's Open-Source AI Automation Playground

Product Introduction

Ever felt handcuffed by proprietary AI services? Openclaw cuts those chains. Born from developers' frustration with opaque, restrictive cloud AI tools, this framework is like finding a fully-stocked workshop after years of using pre-assembled furniture. Image It gives you the blueprints (complete MIT-licensed source code), the tools (50+ built-in integrations), and the freedom to build AI automation that fits your exact needs - no vendor lock-in, no hidden behaviors.

Key Features

Your Rules, Your Code

Write workflows in TypeScript or YAML like you're scripting your ideal assistant. Need special triggers or custom actions? The plugin architecture welcomes your tinkering with hot-reloading for instant gratification.

Message Traffic Controller

Tired of platform silos? Openclaw's universal router acts like air traffic control for your messages, smoothly directing conversations between WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord and others without getting stuck in any one ecosystem.

Transparency You Can Taste

Every line of code is open for inspection - no secret sauce, no telemetry surprises. Deploy it on your servers and watch exactly how your data flows, like having x-ray vision for your AI operations.

Memory That Matters

The built-in context manager remembers conversations better than your favorite barista. Store chat histories in SQLite, PostgreSQL or Redis for multi-turn dialogues that actually make sense.

Installation Flexibility

From a simple curl command for quick testing to Helm charts for Kubernetes clusters, Openclaw adapts to your environment like water - macOS, Linux or Windows (no WSL gymnastics required).

Product Data

  • License: MIT (Free forever)
  • Languages: TypeScript/YAML for workflows
  • Integrations: 50+ built-in with community plugins expanding possibilities daily
  • Model Support: OpenAI, Anthropic or go local with Ollama - swap with a config tweak
  • Deployment Options: Docker, Homebrew, Kubernetes (with Helm support), bare metal

Ready to take control? Grab Openclaw at https://openclaw.im and start building AI workflows that actually listen to you.

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