TypeScript

OpenClaw

A personal AI assistant that runs on any platform

by openclaw · MIT

npm install -g openclaw@latest --allow-scripts=openclaw

What is OpenClaw?

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant designed to run on any operating system and connect to whichever model provider you choose, rather than being tied to one vendor. Note on its licence: GitHub reports it as unrecognised, but the LICENSE file is the standard MIT text — it was edited enough that automatic detection fails.

Why people choose OpenClaw

• Runs on any OS rather than a single desktop platform
• Provider-independent: you choose the model behind it
• Very large and active community

OpenClaw at a glance

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