OpenClaw
Open-source, self-hosted personal AI agent controlled from WhatsApp or Telegram that runs real tasks on your own machine.
What it does
OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant that runs locally on your Mac, Linux or Windows machine and is driven through chat apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Created by Peter Steinberger, it organizes email, manages calendars, sends messages and automates everyday tasks, with a plugin/skills ecosystem and persistent memory.
Core features
Open-source, runs on your own machine
Control via WhatsApp, Telegram and other chat apps
One-line install (npm/curl) with onboarding
Email, calendar and task automation
Plugin/skills ecosystem and integrations
Cross-platform: macOS, Linux, Windows
Persistent memory and background tasks
Best for
→Run a private personal AI assistant
→Automate inbox and calendar chores
→Trigger tasks from a phone chat app
→Build custom skills and agents
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Reviews
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Tutorials
Step-by-step: exactly how to get things done with it.