AI assistants are everywhere right now. Most of them talk nicely, give decent answers, and then stop there.
ClawdBot is different. Now Moltbot.
It doesn’t just chat with you — it lives on your computer, remembers things, runs real tasks, and works inside the same chat apps you already use.
If you’ve ever wished your AI could behave more like a real assistant and less like a search box, this one’s worth understanding.
So… what exactly is ClawdBot?
ClawdBot is an open-source, self-hosted AI assistant (also known publicly as Moltbot) that runs directly on your own machine — Mac, Windows, Linux, or even a VPS.
Instead of sending your data to some company’s servers, everything stays with you:
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conversations
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memory
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files
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automations
You control the AI. You choose what it can access. Nothing happens behind your back.
The easiest way to think about it:
ClawdBot is like giving an AI its own computer — and then messaging it like a coworker.
Why people are calling it “the future of personal AI”
Most chatbots are reactive.
ClawdBot is active.
Here’s what makes it stand out.
1. It runs locally (your data stays yours)
ClawdBot doesn’t live in the cloud by default.
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Runs on your computer
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Stores memory and logs locally
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No silent data collection
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Ideal for sensitive or professional work
If privacy matters to you, this alone is a big deal.
2. You talk to it from chat apps you already use
No new dashboard. No fancy UI to learn.
You can message ClawdBot through:
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WhatsApp
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Telegram
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Discord
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Slack
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Signal
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iMessage
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Microsoft Teams
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Google Chat
It works in DMs and group chats, just like a real teammate.
3. It doesn’t just answer — it does
This is where ClawdBot stops feeling like a toy.
It can:
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run terminal or shell commands
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manage files and folders
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automate workflows
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control browsers and fill forms
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send emails and manage calendars
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analyze data and generate reports
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control smart devices
If it’s something a human could do on that computer, ClawdBot can usually do it too.
4. It has real memory
ClawdBot remembers you.
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preferences
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ongoing tasks
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notes
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context from past conversations
This memory lives locally and persists across sessions. Over time, it starts behaving less like “an AI” and more like your AI.
5. It’s endlessly extendable
ClawdBot has a skills and plugin system.
You can:
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install community-made skills
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write your own automations
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connect new tools and APIs
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even let it create its own skills
This is why developers and power users are obsessed with it — it grows with you.
6. You choose the AI brain
ClawdBot isn’t locked to one model.
It works with:
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Claude
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GPT-4 / OpenAI models
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local LLMs
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custom APIs
You pick the brain. ClawdBot handles the hands and memory.
7. It can act without being asked
This is subtle but powerful.
ClawdBot can:
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send reminders
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run scheduled jobs
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give morning briefings
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monitor things in the background
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alert you when something changes
It doesn’t wait for prompts all the time — it behaves like an assistant that’s on duty.
8. You stay in control
Security isn’t an afterthought here.
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granular permissions
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sandboxed execution
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control over files, apps, and network access
You decide how much freedom it gets.
Why ClawdBot feels different from “yet another AI tool”
ClawdBot isn’t trying to replace ChatGPT.
It’s aiming at something bigger:
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Self-hosted → your data, your rules
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Action-oriented → real work, not just replies
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Messaging-first → available where you already chat
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Hackable → you can bend it to your workflow
That’s why many people describe it not as a chatbot, but as a personal operating system for AI.
Can you use ClawdBot for free?
Yes.
ClawdBot itself is open source and free to install.
Your only cost is whichever AI model you connect to (Claude, OpenAI, or a local model).
Many users start with:
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free or existing AI subscriptions
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local models for zero ongoing cost
Final thoughts
ClawdBot isn’t for everyone.
If you just want quick answers, ChatGPT is enough.
But if you want:
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an AI that remembers
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an AI that works in WhatsApp
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an AI that can run your computer
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an AI you actually control
Then ClawdBot feels less like software…
and more like the first real personal assistant.
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