ConfigsMar 31, 2026·2 min read

OpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant on Your Devices

OpenClaw is a local-first personal AI assistant with 343K+ GitHub stars. Deploy on your own devices, connect 20+ messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage, Teams), voice contro

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Quick Use

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# Install OpenClaw globally
npm install -g openclaw@latest

# Onboard and install the daemon
openclaw onboard --install-daemon

# Start the assistant
openclaw start

Requires Node 22.16+ (Node 24 recommended). Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (WSL2).

Intro

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant you deploy on your own devices. With 343,000+ GitHub stars and 67,600+ forks, it is the fastest-growing open-source AI project in history. OpenClaw functions as a local-first Gateway connecting AI models to 20+ messaging platforms you already use — WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Google Chat, Signal, iMessage, Microsoft Teams, Matrix, Feishu, LINE, and more. It supports voice wake words, a visual Live Canvas workspace, browser control, and iOS/Android companion apps.

Best for: Anyone who wants an always-on AI assistant across all their messaging platforms Works with: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, any LLM provider Platforms: macOS (menu bar app), Linux, Windows (WSL2), iOS, Android

Key Features

  • 20+ messaging integrations: WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage, Teams, Matrix, Feishu, LINE, IRC, WeChat, and more
  • Local-first architecture: Your data stays on your devices with WebSocket-based Gateway control
  • Voice capabilities: Wake words on macOS/iOS, continuous voice on Android, push-to-talk overlay
  • Live Canvas: Agent-driven visual workspace for interactive content
  • Browser control: Dedicated Chrome/Chromium management for web automation
  • Skills platform: Bundled, managed, and workspace skills with extensible plugin system
  • Device pairing: iOS and Android nodes for device-specific actions (camera, screen recording)

Agent Integration

OpenClaw works as a standalone AI assistant and can also be extended through its Skills platform. AI coding tools can configure and manage OpenClaw deployments, create custom skills, and automate multi-platform messaging workflows.

FAQ

Q: What is OpenClaw? A: OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant with 343K+ stars on GitHub. It runs on your own devices and connects to 20+ messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and iMessage. MIT licensed.

Q: How do I install OpenClaw? A: Run npm install -g openclaw@latest && openclaw onboard --install-daemon. Requires Node 22.16+ and works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (WSL2).

Q: Is OpenClaw free? A: Yes, OpenClaw is fully open-source under the MIT license. You need your own API keys for the LLM providers you want to use.

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Source & Thanks

Created by Peter Steinberger and the OpenClaw community. Licensed under MIT. openclaw/openclaw — 343,000+ GitHub stars Sponsored by OpenAI, Vercel, Blacksmith, and Convex.

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