# OpenClaw

- Category: AI agents
- Official site: https://clawd.bot/
- HTML: https://www.88z.ai/en/tools/openclaw
- Markdown: https://www.88z.ai/en/tools/openclaw.md

OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant that runs directly on your macOS, Windows, or Linux machine.

## What is OpenClaw?

OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant that runs directly on your macOS, Windows, or Linux machine.Instead of relying on hosted cloud services, it keeps data and control in your hands, stewarded by an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit.

The tool performs real actions such as organizing your inbox, sending emails, managing your calendar, and checking you in for flights.You interact with it through WhatsApp, Telegram, or any chat app you already use, eliminating the need to learn new interfaces.

OpenClaw works for individual users and can be shared with teams.There are no subscriptions, no hosted tiers, and no token fees.Your memories, skills, model choices, machines, and data remain entirely yours.

## Key features

- **Runs on Your Mac**：Installs directly on macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring data privacy and local control without relying on external hosted tiers.
- **Chat App Integra**：Interact via WhatsApp, Telegram, or any chat app you already use, removing the friction of learning new dedicated interfaces.
- **Executes Real Ta**：Goes beyond conversation to organize inboxes, send emails, manage calendars, and handle flight check-ins automatically.
- **No Subscription**：No monthly fees, no hosted tiers, and no token charges.Stewarded by an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit for true user ownership.
- **Flexible Install**：Offers one-liner install scripts, npm/pnpm packages, and full desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- **Custom Models &**：Connect your own model accounts (such as ChatGPT) and extend functionality with custom skills and plugins.

## How to use it

1. Visit the official website at clawd.bot or openclaw.ai for the latest installation instructions.
2. Run the one-liner install command curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash in your terminal, or use npm i -g openclaw.
3. Execute the openclaw onboard command to start the initial setup wizard.
4. Follow the prompts to connect your chat apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) and required email or calendar services.
5. Start sending commands via your chat app to let OpenClaw assist with your daily tasks.

## Where it fits

- **Personal Product**：Quickly check schedules, organize cluttered inboxes, or automatically check in for flights while traveling via a simple chat interface.
- **Team Collaborati**：Share an OpenClaw instance within a team to help members handle common administrative tasks or information synchronization.
- **Privacy-Sensitiv**：Process private information securely using the local-run architecture, ideal for users who prefer not to upload data to third-party clouds.

## Pricing and free quota

Pricing and any free quota follow the official site.

## Who it is for

- Privacy-conscious individual users
- Professionals looking to automate daily administrative work
- Developers and tech enthusiasts
- Teams seeking localized AI solutions

## FAQ

### Which operating systems does OpenClaw support?

It supports macOS, Windows, and Linux.Official one-liner install scripts and desktop apps are available for these platforms.

### Do I need to pay a monthly subscription?

No.OpenClaw itself has no subscriptions, no hosted tiers, and no token fees.It is stewarded by an independent non-profit.

### How do I interact with OpenClaw?

You can chat with it via WhatsApp, Telegram, or any chat app you already use, without needing a dedicated complex interface.

### Is my data secure?

Yes.OpenClaw runs on your local machine, keeping your data, memories, and skills under your control rather than in third-party cloud storage.

## Tags

Open Source AI · Local Run · Personal Assistant · Automation · Privacy Focused

Features, pricing and availability follow the official site. Except for 88z.ai’s own API pages, this is a third-party product; 88z.ai only provides a directory introduction.