ScriptsApr 4, 2026·3 min read

NanoClaw — Lightweight Personal AI Assistant

A minimal alternative to OpenClaw that runs Claude agents in isolated containers. Connects to WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Gmail with just 500 lines of TypeScript.

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Quick Use

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1. Fork and clone the repository: ```bash git clone https://github.com/qwibitai/nanoclaw.git cd nanoclaw ``` 2. Run Claude Code in the project directory: ```bash claude ``` 3. Inside the Claude session, run the setup skill: ``` /setup ``` Claude Code handles all dependencies, authentication, container setup, and service configuration automatically. 4. Add messaging channels: ``` /add-whatsapp /add-telegram /add-discord ``` ---
Intro
NanoClaw is a lightweight, open-source personal AI assistant built on the Anthropic Claude Agent SDK. With 26,400+ GitHub stars and just ~500 lines of TypeScript, it provides the same core functionality as OpenClaw (335K+ stars) — multi-channel messaging, memory, scheduled tasks, and web access — but in a codebase small enough to read and understand in one sitting. Each agent runs in its own isolated Linux container with a separate filesystem, providing true OS-level security isolation. Best for: developers who want a personal AI assistant across messaging apps without OpenClaw's complexity. Works with: Claude Agent SDK, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Gmail. Setup time: under 5 minutes with Claude Code. ---
## NanoClaw — Architecture & Features ### Why NanoClaw Over OpenClaw? | Feature | OpenClaw | NanoClaw | |---------|----------|----------| | Codebase | 500K+ lines, 53 config files, 70+ deps | ~500 lines TypeScript | | Security | Application-level permission checks | OS-level container isolation | | Process model | One Node process, shared memory | One container per agent group | | Customizability | Complex plugin system | Read & modify the entire codebase | ### Core Features **Multi-Channel Messaging** Connect to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, or Gmail. Each channel is added with a simple `/add-` command inside Claude Code. Users message your NanoClaw instance from their favorite app, and Claude responds. **Container Isolation** Every agent group runs in its own Linux container (Docker or Apple Container) with: - Isolated filesystem — no cross-group data leakage - Dedicated CLAUDE.md memory file per group - Separate SQLite database for persistent context **Scheduled Tasks** Set up automated tasks that run on a schedule — daily summaries, periodic checks, recurring workflows. **Web Access & Browser Automation** Agents can browse the web, scrape data, and interact with web services. **Agent Swarms** Launch multiple specialized agents that collaborate on complex tasks within isolated environments. **Agent Vault (Credential Management)** Securely store and manage API keys and credentials via OneCLI's Agent Vault. ### Tech Stack - **Runtime**: Claude Agent SDK (Anthropic) - **Language**: TypeScript (93.7%), Python, Swift - **Database**: SQLite for persistent memory - **Containers**: Docker or Apple Container - **Requirements**: Node.js 20+, Claude Code ### FAQ **Q: What is NanoClaw?** A: A lightweight personal AI assistant that runs Claude agents in isolated containers, connecting to WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Gmail. Built on the Anthropic Claude Agent SDK with ~500 lines of TypeScript. **Q: Is NanoClaw free?** A: Yes, NanoClaw is open-source under the MIT license. You need your own Anthropic API key for Claude usage. **Q: How does NanoClaw compare to OpenClaw?** A: NanoClaw provides the same core features (messaging, memory, tasks) in ~500 lines vs OpenClaw's 500K+ lines, with true OS-level container isolation instead of application-level permission checks. ---
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Source & Thanks

> Created by [qwibitai](https://github.com/qwibitai). Licensed under MIT. > > [nanoclaw](https://github.com/qwibitai/nanoclaw) — ⭐ 26,400+ Thank you to the Qwibit team for building a clean, minimal alternative to OpenClaw.

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