OpenClaw intel for builders — signal, not hype.
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent platform that can autonomously operate your computer — browsing the web, running apps, managing files, and executing multi-step workflows on your behalf. It was originally released as "Clawdbot," later rebranded to Moltbot, and is now known as OpenClaw.
OpenClaw can be installed via npm (npm install -g openclaw), Docker, or by cloning the GitHub repo. See our full installation guide for step-by-step instructions on every platform.
Yes. OpenClaw is fully open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely. Some cloud-hosted versions or premium ClawHub skills may have separate pricing.
OpenClaw grants broad system permissions by design, so caution is warranted. The project has integrated VirusTotal scanning for ClawHub skills, but security researchers continue to find malicious packages. Always review a skill's source, limit permissions, and keep OpenClaw updated. See our troubleshooting guide for security tips.
Skills are plugin-like extensions distributed via ClawHub that add new capabilities to your OpenClaw agent — like browsing the web, managing cloud infrastructure, or interacting with APIs. Think of them like npm packages but for agent actions.
In February 2026, OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joined OpenAI. OpenClaw remains open-source under a community foundation, and OpenAI has committed to keeping it that way. Read our timeline for details.
OpenClaw competes with platforms like BitBuddies, Adept, and Moltbot/Emergent. Its key differentiators are the open-source model, the ClawHub skill ecosystem, and broad OS-level control. See our alternatives comparison.
Check out our ELI5 explainer for a beginner-friendly overview, our usage & tutorials page for hands-on guides, and our glossary for key terms.
I searched extensively, but I couldn’t verify any English‑language videos about OpenClaw uploaded in the last 14 days (June 24–July 7, 2026); despite notable written coverage during this window (for example, TechRadar’s June 30 report on OpenClaw’s new iOS/Android apps), I could not find reliable, date‑stamped video uploads to include. (techradar.com)
- The New Stack explains that the apps are thin clients that delegate all work to a user‑controlled gateway, highlighting battery, privacy, and architecture trade‑offs behind a “remote agent/companion app” design. (thenewstack.io)
- A GlobeNewswire release announces new Fulcra Dynamics skills on ClawHub aimed at giving OpenClaw agents durable, shared context for multi‑agent workflows, signaling continued growth of the ecosystem. (globenewswire.com)
- The release announcement emphasizes reliability fixes across replies, sends, reconnects, and model setup, and links to the full technical notes on the OpenClaw docs. (reddit.com)
- The latest stable focuses on reliability and safety, with fixes for misplaced replies, stuck sends, reconnection issues, model setup failures, and safer default admin settings across channels like Telegram, WhatsApp, Matrix, Google Chat, iMessage, and more. It also tightens delivery behavior and session recovery in long‑running workflows. (docs.openclaw.ai)
- OpenClaw launched official companion apps for iOS and Android that pair with a user’s self‑hosted gateway, but early user feedback cites rough UI and pairing issues, particularly on Android. The apps are published by the OpenClaw Foundation and act as controllers rather than running the agent on‑device. (techradar.com)
- TechCrunch confirms the first official OpenClaw mobile apps are out on both platforms, bringing chat, approvals, and on‑the‑go control for self‑hosted agents. The piece frames the release as a milestone for the viral open‑source project. (techcrunch.com)
- Neowin reports the arrival of official companion apps and summarizes the pairing‑to‑gateway model, positioning the launch as a step toward easier everyday control of agents. (neowin.net)
- Android Authority notes you must pair the app to a running OpenClaw Gateway and reports early teething issues, while emphasizing the convenience of chat, Talk mode, approvals, and automations from a phone. (androidauthority.com)
- 9to5Google covers the launch and describes a utilitarian UI with a low initial Play Store rating, reiterating that the app pairs with a self‑hosted gateway for chat, voice, and approvals. (9to5google.com)
- A community post recaps the app debut and reiterates that the mobile clients are thin controllers for a user‑run gateway, with managed hosting pitched as a fast path to pairing. (openclawlaunch.com)
- TechRadar warns that threat actors uploaded malicious “skills” to third‑party hubs targeting crypto users and macOS, urging caution and stronger vetting when installing extensions around OpenClaw. (techradar.com)
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent platform that can autonomously operate your computer — browsing the web, running apps, managing files, and executing multi-step workflows on your behalf. Originally released under a different name, OpenClaw has rapidly become one of the most talked-about projects in the AI-agent space thanks to its extensible "skill" system (distributed via ClawHub) and its ability to chain actions across local and cloud environments.
Peter Steinberger releases Clawdbot, a personal AI-agent experiment that can control a desktop computer autonomously. The project garners early attention from the hacker community.
Word-of-mouth spreads fast. The project rebrands to Moltbot as download counts surge. Developers start building third-party "skills" — plugin-like extensions that chain agent actions.
A companion product, Moltbook, is teased for notebook-style agent workflows. Soon after, the entire project rebrands again to OpenClaw, emphasizing its open-source ethos and the new ClawHub skill marketplace.
Critical vulnerabilities surface — including CVE-2026-25253 (one-click RCE via Control UI) — prompting rapid patches and VirusTotal integration for ClawHub skills. Security researchers begin auditing the ecosystem extensively.
Reports emerge that multiple Big Tech companies, including OpenAI and Google, are in discussions about acquiring or integrating OpenClaw. The AI-agent space heats up as competitors race to match OpenClaw's capabilities.
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI. Crucially, OpenClaw remains open-source under a community foundation — OpenAI commits to supporting, not acquiring, the project. The Verge, Financial Times, and Business Insider all cover the story.
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ClawHub is OpenClaw's community marketplace for "skills" — plugin-like extensions that add capabilities to the agent. Think of it like a package registry (npm, PyPI) but for agent actions.
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A critical remote-code-execution bug in OpenClaw's Control UI that allowed one-click token exfiltration via a malicious link. It was patched in v2026.1.29 (January 30, 2026). All users should update immediately.
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