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Overview

OpenClaw is an open-source local AI assistant created by developer Peter Steinberger in November 2025. It runs on your own computer and interacts through various chat platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, etc., enabling file operations, terminal command execution, browser control, and other automation tasks. By configuring APIYI service, you can get:

🔒 Local Privacy

Data is processed locally, ensuring privacy and security

📱 Multi-Platform

Supports Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Slack, iMessage, and more

🛠️ Autonomous Execution

Not just chat - actually operates your computer and executes commands

🔌 Extensible

Supports custom skills and plugin extensions
Project Info: OpenClaw is an MIT-licensed open-source project. Website: openclaw.ai, Repository: github.com/openclaw/openclaw.

Quick Navigation

Installation

Install Node.js and OpenClaw on macOS / Linux / Windows

JSON Configuration

Manually edit the openclaw.json config file

CLI Interactive Setup

Use the openclaw onboard wizard for quick setup

Anthropic Native Config

Use anthropic-messages API type for Claude models

Usage Guide

Web UI / Telegram / Commands and usage examples

Advanced Features

Troubleshooting, custom skills, memory, and more