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OpenClaw

OpenClaw Community · Self-hosted agents

Self-hosted, model-agnostic assistant with a persistent gateway to chat channels and tools.

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OpenClaw · Self-hosted agent runtime and gateway

Product and access

OpenClaw is an open-source project that connects agents with chat channels, models, and tools; it is not a single hosted assistant app.

01

Core features

8 features from provider sources · sources reviewed on 30 September 2026. Availability and limitations are listed directly below.

  • Self-hosting

    Runs on your own infrastructure or a shared team gateway.

    Source 1

  • Chat channels

    Connects services including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Slack, and WebChat.

    Source 1

  • Sessions and memory

    Runs cross-channel sessions with persistent context.

    Source 2

  • Tools

    Agents can use configured actions such as a browser or command execution.

    Source 3

  • Skills

    Markdown instructions provide reusable workflows.

    Source 4

  • Extensions

    Plugins add channels, models, tools, skills, and runtime features.

    Source 3

  • Automation

    Scheduled workflows and background work can continue later.

    Source 3

  • Hooks

    Lifecycle and tool calls can be observed or controlled through extensions.

    Source 5
02

Requirements and limits

‘Still open’ means the reviewed sources do not answer this point clearly.

  • Requirement

    Your own runtime

    OpenClaw must be set up by the user; model providers and desired channels are configured separately.

    Source 6

  • Limitation

    Tool access

    Actions depend on the active tool profile, access policies, channel permissions, and available plugins.

    Source 3

  • Requirement

    Set up each channel

    Each chat channel requires its own connection and access configuration; for WhatsApp, the guide recommends approving senders.

    Source 6
03

Practical tasks

Editorial examples based on documented features. No product tests performed.

01

Research through chat

Your input
Name a topic and desired sources in the connected channel.
Possible result
A configured agent can use web tools and reusable research Skills.
What to check
Check channel access, tool policy, sources, and outputs at your own gateway.
02

Recurring reminder

Your input
Set up a schedule and a limited briefing task.
Possible result
OpenClaw can report scheduled background work back to the main session.
What to check
Check the schedule, recipients, permissions, and runtime behavior in your own installation.
EDITORIAL EXAMPLE

Contact a custom assistant for approved workflows through a chat channel.

Your possible prompt

Compare three providers for [task]. Use their official documentation. Show differences, sources, and open questions in a table.

Getting-started idea based on documented capabilities. Not an executed product test. Adapt the task, data, and permissions.

04

What you should know first

Official documentation covers runtime and extension points; actual capabilities depend on installation, model, channels, and tool policy.

Requirements & limitations

You are responsible for installation, model access, operation, and permissions. Start with a limited test environment.

Setup

Technical setup and model access.

Pricing model

Operation plus model usage. Check current terms and included quotas with the provider.

The classification indicates the scope of effort. It is not a price or performance commitment.

05

Sources from the provider

Editorial team: Michael Meierhoff · sources reviewed on . Provider information is not independent evidence of performance.

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