# OpenClaw

> Open-source AI assistant that runs on your machine and replies through chat apps

- Category: Agents & dev (`agents`)
- Tags: `free`, `open-source`
- Official: https://openclaw.ai
- Wunderlust: https://wunderlust.xyz/r/openclaw
- Image: https://wunderlust.xyz/media/openclaw-poster.jpg
- Video preview: https://wunderlust.xyz/media/openclaw.webm
- Added: 2026-11-05

## What it is

OpenClaw is an open source AI assistant that runs on Mac, Windows or Linux and is reached through messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord and Slack. It browses the web, reads and writes files and runs commands.

## What it’s for

To build personal or team agents with persistent memory, roles defined in files (SOUL.md, AGENTS.md) and routines, controlled from your phone.

## Benefits

- Works across 29 chat channels, according to the page
- Persistent memory of preferences, projects and contacts
- Extensible with community skills (ClawHub) or your own
- Allows full or sandboxed access to the system

## Caveats

- Free, with no paid version or hosted tier, under an MIT license, according to the page
- The Mission Control shown in a video is a dashboard built by the author, not a ready-made tool
- View and revenue numbers cited in a video are a third-party account

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