Runs on the garage box, talks to me on Signal, hasn't phoned home once (I checked, I'm that guy). 2.0 finally fixed the memory leak in the gateway. If you want an assistant you actually own, this is it.
OpenClaw
Open-source AI assistant that runs on your machine

About OpenClaw
OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant that runs on your machine and works through chat apps you already use. It is designed for individual users and teams.
The project provides desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, as well as command-line installation through npm, pnpm, or an install script. The apps include the gateway, chat, setup, and node features.
OpenClaw is currently marked as beta. It can also be installed from source through GitHub and supports switching between stable and development update channels.
Highlights
- Runs locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Works through existing chat apps
- Desktop apps available for macOS, Windows, and Linux
- CLI installation with npm, pnpm, or an install script
- Open-source repository on GitHub
I wanted to like this. Setup took me a full evening, the docs assume you already know what a gateway is, and it got stuck in a loop reading my calendar. I'm sure it's great if you're a developer. I'm not.
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