chowder.dev is an API platform that provides managed infrastructure for OpenClaw instances. It offers a unified API layer to aggregate, normalize, and serve data from various sources, compatible with OpenAI's API.
chowder.dev offers a unified API layer designed to aggregate, normalize, and serve data from any source, providing a full claw infrastructure for deploying and managing OpenClaw instances. It features managed claws, allowing users to spin up isolated instances with dedicated sandboxes, workspaces, and gateways. The platform supports 11 messaging channels, including Telegram, Discord, and Slack, enabling claws to communicate where users already are. chowder.dev also includes a skills marketplace for installing capabilities like browsing and code execution, robust authentication with granular permissions, and an OpenAI-compatible API for seamless integration. It provides stateful sessions and memory for persistent conversations, making it ideal for developers building sophisticated AI agents.
Best used for
Ideal for developers who need to deploy and manage AI agents, integrate them with various messaging platforms, and ensure stateful conversations. Especially valuable for startup founders and product managers looking to quickly build and scale AI-powered applications with robust backend support.
Common actions
deploy AI agents
manage API infrastructure
integrate messaging channels
build conversational AI
normalize data sources
APIDeveloper Toolsartificial intelligence
Capabilities
Key features
Managed OpenClaw instances
11 messaging channels
Skills marketplace
OpenAI-compatible API
Stateful sessions & memory
Granular API keys
Target Audience
developerstartup founderproduct manager
Integrations
telegramdiscordslackwhatsappsignal
Pricing & Plans
Freemium · Paid · Usage-based · Enterprise
Not publicly disclosed. Check chowder.dev for current pricing.
FAQs
What is an OpenClaw instance and how is it managed by chowder.dev?
An OpenClaw instance is a fully isolated AI agent environment. chowder.dev provides managed infrastructure, allowing you to deploy, manage, and interact with these instances via a single API. Each instance gets its own sandbox, workspace, and gateway for secure and dedicated operation.
Which messaging channels can I connect my OpenClaw instances to?
chowder.dev supports 11 built-in messaging channels, including popular platforms like Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and Signal. This allows your AI agents to communicate with users directly where they are, without requiring custom integrations for each channel.
Is chowder.dev compatible with OpenAI's API?
Yes, chowder.dev is designed to be a drop-in replacement for the OpenAI Responses API. You can use existing OpenAI-compatible tools and workflows, including sessions, tools, and structured output, while leveraging chowder.dev's managed infrastructure and additional features.
What are the pricing tiers for chowder.dev and what do they include?
chowder.dev offers a 'Shrimp' free tier with one instance and all channels, a 'Crab' plan at $99/month for up to 10 instances with priority support, and a 'Lobster' plan at $499/month for up to 500 instances with dedicated support. All plans also incur a $100/month per instance fee.
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