# 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

## Install

Save in your project root:

## Quick Use

```bash
# 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).

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## 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

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## 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)

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## 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.

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### 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](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw) — 343,000+ GitHub stars
> Sponsored by OpenAI, Vercel, Blacksmith, and Convex.

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