OpenClaw
| OpenClaw | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Clawdbot (original) Moltbot (renamed on January 27, 2026) |
| Developer | Peter Steinberger |
| Initial release | November 2025 (as Clawdbot) |
| Written in | TypeScript Swift |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | AI agent Autonomous agent Autonomous personal assistant |
| License | MIT License |
| Website | openclaw |
| Repository | github |
OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot, Moltbot, and Molty) is a free and open-source autonomous artificial intelligence agent developed by Peter Steinberger. It is an autonomous agent that can execute tasks via large language models, using messaging platforms as its main user interface.
OpenClaw achieved popularity in late-January 2026, credited to its open source nature and the viral popularity of the Moltbook project. On February 14, 2026, Steinberger announced he will be joining OpenAI and the project will be moved to an open-source foundation.