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OpenClaw (by Peter Steinberger / steipete)•April 28, 2026
OpenClaw
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Paid
Open Source
AI Assistant
Self-Hosted
Automation
Multi-Platform
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OpenClaw v2026.7.1 Update: Control UI Overhaul and GPT-5.6 Support
OpenClaw v2026.7.1 introduces a redesigned Control UI, support for GPT-5.6 and Tencent Hy3, and enhanced usage analytics for agent management.
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### TL;DR
OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hosted personal AI assistant framework that runs 24/7 across 20+ messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and iMessage. It handles memory, scheduling, tool use, browser automation, and multi-agent coordination — all on your own hardware.
Key Insights & Metrics
Pricing
Free (open-source, MIT license) — LLM API costs apply
Cost structure
Version
4.26+
Current release version
Hardware
Self-hosted: Mac, Linux, or Raspberry Pi; 8GB RAM recommended
Compute requirements
Category
Paid
Licensing model
Region
Austria
Primary region
Key Features
- Runs persistently on your own devices with full privacy — conversations, memory, and tool outputs never leave your infrastructure
- Works across 20+ messaging channels (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Signal, Slack, iMessage, etc.) with shared memory and skills across all
- Self-hackable via 145K+ star GitHub community with a ClawHub skill marketplace, MCP tool integration, and multi-agent routing
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