OpenClaw intel for builders — signal, not hype.
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent platform that can autonomously operate your computer — browsing the web, running apps, managing files, and executing multi-step workflows on your behalf. It was originally released as "Clawdbot," later rebranded to Moltbot, and is now known as OpenClaw.
OpenClaw can be installed via npm (npm install -g openclaw), Docker, or by cloning the GitHub repo. See our full installation guide for step-by-step instructions on every platform.
Yes. OpenClaw is fully open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely. Some cloud-hosted versions or premium ClawHub skills may have separate pricing.
OpenClaw grants broad system permissions by design, so caution is warranted. The project has integrated VirusTotal scanning for ClawHub skills, but security researchers continue to find malicious packages. Always review a skill's source, limit permissions, and keep OpenClaw updated. See our troubleshooting guide for security tips.
Skills are plugin-like extensions distributed via ClawHub that add new capabilities to your OpenClaw agent — like browsing the web, managing cloud infrastructure, or interacting with APIs. Think of them like npm packages but for agent actions.
In February 2026, OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joined OpenAI. OpenClaw remains open-source under a community foundation, and OpenAI has committed to keeping it that way. Read our timeline for details.
OpenClaw competes with platforms like BitBuddies, Adept, and Moltbot/Emergent. Its key differentiators are the open-source model, the ClawHub skill ecosystem, and broad OS-level control. See our alternatives comparison.
Check out our ELI5 explainer for a beginner-friendly overview, our usage & tutorials page for hands-on guides, and our glossary for key terms.
- Dates are given in U.S. format and, where exact timestamps weren’t visible, estimated from “X days ago” information on the video listings captured this week (August 7–12, 2026). (openclaw-hub.com)
A rapid‑fire tour of creative use cases that doubles as inspiration and a checklist of what still breaks under real‑world pressure. (youtube.com)
A straightforward guide to core workflows and operator habits that make an always‑on agent useful without constant babysitting. (youtube.com)
A long‑form interview with OpenClaw’s creator covering how the project exploded, design tradeoffs, and the ongoing security debate around autonomous agents. (youtube.com)
A no‑guest Q&A focuses on day‑to‑day usage patterns, why stability is the priority right now, and what’s next for the Control UI, mobile apps, ClawHub, and workflows. Community comments emphasize favoring stability over rapid UI changes. (reddit.com)
A candid first‑impressions demo that shows messaging integrations, browser control, and the rough edges you should expect in early days. (youtube.com)
Operators compare recent versions and report a regression in long‑running “work loop” behavior, offering telemetry and upgrade advice for reliability. The thread captures practical field feedback on 7.1 versus earlier stable builds. (reddit.com)
A fast, end-to-end setup walkthrough that covers installation, key safety toggles, and a few live automations on a fresh OpenClaw instance. (youtube.com)
This extended‑stable maintenance release hardens browser/network boundaries, improves agent and channel recovery, and updates dependencies for security while avoiding new features. It is the current selector for the “extended‑stable” channel on npm and containers. (github.com)
Introduces the new monthly extended‑stable line (based on 2026.6.11) with backported security and reliability fixes aimed at production steadiness. Serves as the inaugural marker for the long‑lived support cadence. (github.com)
Community announcement highlights the new extended‑stable channel, with 2026.6.33 as the first cut, meant to reduce churn for operators who prefer monthly, backported fixes. Discussion includes early migration notes and reactions. (reddit.com)
TechRadar Pro surveys recent OpenClaw‑related attack patterns and urges organizations to evolve defenses as quickly as the tooling, framing lessons learned from prior disclosures and hardening work. It’s a concise security‑outlet recap to inform risk owners and defenders. (techradar.com)
A follow‑up patch to 7.1 that tidies plugin metadata handling and other small regressions, signed and published by the maintainers. It’s a stability‑focused tag rather than a feature release. (github.com)
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent platform that can autonomously operate your computer — browsing the web, running apps, managing files, and executing multi-step workflows on your behalf. Originally released under a different name, OpenClaw has rapidly become one of the most talked-about projects in the AI-agent space thanks to its extensible "skill" system (distributed via ClawHub) and its ability to chain actions across local and cloud environments.
Peter Steinberger releases Clawdbot, a personal AI-agent experiment that can control a desktop computer autonomously. The project garners early attention from the hacker community.
Word-of-mouth spreads fast. The project rebrands to Moltbot as download counts surge. Developers start building third-party "skills" — plugin-like extensions that chain agent actions.
A companion product, Moltbook, is teased for notebook-style agent workflows. Soon after, the entire project rebrands again to OpenClaw, emphasizing its open-source ethos and the new ClawHub skill marketplace.
Critical vulnerabilities surface — including CVE-2026-25253 (one-click RCE via Control UI) — prompting rapid patches and VirusTotal integration for ClawHub skills. Security researchers begin auditing the ecosystem extensively.
Reports emerge that multiple Big Tech companies, including OpenAI and Google, are in discussions about acquiring or integrating OpenClaw. The AI-agent space heats up as competitors race to match OpenClaw's capabilities.
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI. Crucially, OpenClaw remains open-source under a community foundation — OpenAI commits to supporting, not acquiring, the project. The Verge, Financial Times, and Business Insider all cover the story.
A news hub that aggregates the latest OpenClaw updates, security advisories, release notes, and community chatter. We focus on signal over hype.
No. This is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the OpenClaw project or its maintainers.
ClawHub is OpenClaw's community marketplace for "skills" — plugin-like extensions that add capabilities to the agent. Think of it like a package registry (npm, PyPI) but for agent actions.
OpenClaw grants broad system permissions by design. The project has integrated VirusTotal scanning for ClawHub skills, but security researchers continue to find malicious packages. Always review a skill's source, limit permissions, and keep OpenClaw updated.
Content is refreshed periodically based on news flow. Check the "Last updated" timestamp at the top of the news section.
A critical remote-code-execution bug in OpenClaw's Control UI that allowed one-click token exfiltration via a malicious link. It was patched in v2026.1.29 (January 30, 2026). All users should update immediately.
Not yet — we're a static v0 site. Future versions may accept community submissions. For now, all content is manually curated and reviewed before each update.
We aggregate recent coverage from major tech and security outlets, then compile it into a structured feed.