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What exactly is OpenClaw?
The simplest explanation of the AI lobster taking the world by storm
In one sentence
OpenClaw is an AI assistant living on your computer. Send it a message via Telegram or WhatsApp, and it automatically operates your computer to complete tasks.
How is it different from ChatGPT?
| 💬 ChatGPT / Gemini | 🦞 OpenClaw (Lobster) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Chatbot | AI Worker |
| Can do | Answer questions, write text | Answer + actually do things |
| How to use | Open website/app to chat | Send message via Telegram/WhatsApp |
| Example | "Write an email" → gives you text, you copy-paste | "Email Mr. Zhang" → sends it for you |
| Privacy | Data on their servers | Data stays on your computer |
| 24/7 | No, stops when you close it | Yes! Runs 24/7 on cloud |
How does the lobster work?
You
Send a message
Channel
Telegram/WeChat
Lobster Brain
Gateway
AI Engine
Claude / GPT
Action
Auto-execute
💡 Think of it as: Lobster = your remote assistant, AI = the brain, Messaging = the phone line
Why does the name keep changing? 😅
Clawdbot
Born! Name sounds like Claude + Bot
Moltbot
Forced to rename — too similar to Claude 😅
OpenClaw
Final name! Chinese community calls it "Lobster" 🦞
Founder joins OpenAI
Project transferred to open-source foundation
What can the lobster do for you?
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🦞 15 things the lobster can do
Email Manager
Auto-sort, reply, push important ones
Morning Briefing
Daily weather + schedule + news
Social Media
Post to multiple platforms at once
Price Monitor
Instant alerts on price/stock changes
Content Writer
Keywords → 10 different style copies
Calendar
Say it → auto-create & remind
Smart Home
Message to control lights, AC, camera
File Organizer
Auto-organize files by date & type
Travel Auto
Auto check-in, flight status, itinerary
Meeting Notes
Audio → notes & todo list
Market Monitor
Track competitor changes instantly
Learning Aid
Kid-friendly answers to questions
Investment Info
Aggregate stock/fund/crypto updates
Bookkeeping
Photo invoice → auto-bookkeeping
Auto Reply
FAQ auto-reply, complex → you
How much does it cost?
OpenClaw is free. Your cost = AI brain rental + server (optional)
Lobster Software
Free
Open source, forever free
AI Brain (required)
$3-60/mo
Claude/GPT API cost
Server (optional)
$0-8/mo
Your computer = free
Messaging
Free
Telegram/WhatsApp free
Actual monthly cost?
Light Use
1-2 small tasks/day
$3-20/mo
Occasional use, simple tasks
Daily Use
2-4 hours/day
$20-68/mo
Content, email, research
Heavy Use
All day, every day
$105+/mo
Automation, multi-tasking
💡 Compared to hiring someone
* The lobster never takes sick days. Available 24/7.
Step-by-step setup guide
5 paths to choose from. One is right for you.
1-Click Cloud
One-click deploy, best for beginners
Mac Install
Own a Mac? Run it free
Cloud VPS
24/7 uptime, full control
Managed Host
Zero hassle, someone else runs it
We Set It Up
You talk, we do everything
Can't figure it out? We'll help
Remote setup, 1-on-1 teaching, enterprise solutions. You talk, the lobster works.
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