Clawbot

clawbot is an open-source AI assistant that runs on your own infrastructure, protecting privacy while executing real tasks. It integrates with over 15 messaging platforms and offers 565+ skills for genuine automation.

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Pricing

Free · Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

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About

What is clawbot?

clawbot is an open-source, self-hosted AI assistant designed for autonomous task execution and privacy. Unlike cloud-based AI, clawbot runs entirely on your own infrastructure, ensuring your data never leaves your control. It can execute shell commands, read/write files, control web browsers, and integrate with over 50 services, acting as a true personal AI infrastructure. With a model-agnostic architecture, users can choose between Anthropic's Claude, OpenAI's GPT, or free local models via Ollama. It supports seamless integration with popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord, maintaining unified conversation history across all channels. Trusted by over 84,000 developers, clawbot emphasizes data sovereignty, genuine task execution, and a robust, extensible skills ecosystem.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and tech-savvy individuals who need to automate complex workflows, manage system resources, and integrate AI with their existing tools. Especially valuable for those prioritizing data privacy and seeking a highly customizable, self-hosted AI solution.

Common actions

automate tasks

manage files

control applications

integrate services

monitor systems

Capabilities

Key features

Self-hosted AI assistant
Execute real tasks
Privacy-first design
Multi-platform messaging integration
Extensible skills ecosystem
Model-agnostic architecture
Sandboxed execution

Target Audience

developerstartup founderproduct manager

Integrations

whatsapptelegramdiscordslacksignalimessagematrixgithub+ 2 more

Pricing & Plans

Free · Open Source

Not publicly disclosed. Check clawbot.ai for current pricing.

FAQs

What makes clawbot different from cloud-based AI assistants like ChatGPT?

clawbot runs on your own infrastructure, allowing it to execute real tasks like managing files and controlling applications, unlike cloud AI that primarily responds to questions. It prioritizes your privacy by keeping all data on your hardware, preventing third-party data mining.

Is clawbot truly free, or are there hidden costs involved?

clawbot itself is 100% free and open-source under the MIT License. You only incur costs for the AI model API you choose (e.g., Claude, GPT-4) or you can use completely free local models via Ollama. There are no subscriptions or feature gates.

Which operating systems and platforms are compatible with clawbot?

clawbot runs natively on macOS and Linux. Windows users can deploy it via Docker or WSL2. It can also be hosted on any cloud VM for remote access, offering flexibility across various computing environments.

Can clawbot integrate with my existing messaging applications?

Yes, clawbot integrates seamlessly with over 15 messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage. This allows you to communicate with your AI assistant through apps you already use daily, with unified conversation history.

How does clawbot ensure the security and privacy of my data?

clawbot executes entirely on hardware you control, meaning your data never touches third-party servers. It features sandboxed execution, configurable permission controls, and user-defined trust boundaries. Its open-source codebase has been audited by over 84,000 developers.

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