Features
OpenClaw combines a powerful gateway, an extensible skills system, multi-channel messaging, voice control, browser automation, and more into a single self-hosted assistant.
Gateway Control Plane
WebSocket-based orchestration layer that manages sessions, routes messages, and coordinates all connected services. Your central command for every integration.
- WebSocket-based real-time orchestration
- Session management with persistent state
- Multi-service coordination
- Health monitoring and auto-recovery
Skills System
Three-tier architecture of Bundled, Managed, and Workspace skills. Browse and install from ClawHub, the community skill registry, or write your own.
- Three-tier: Bundled, Managed, Workspace
- ClawHub registry with 5,705+ skills
- Self-improving skills that evolve over time
- One-command install from the registry
Multi-Channel Inbox
Connect to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage, Teams, Matrix, and more. Shared context across all your conversations.
- WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal
- iMessage via BlueBubbles, Microsoft Teams
- Matrix, Google Chat, Zalo, Feishu/Lark
- Shared context across all channels
Voice and Speech
Voice Wake detection, Talk Mode, and ElevenLabs integration. Available on macOS, iOS, and Android for hands-free interaction.
- Voice Wake word detection
- Natural Talk Mode for conversation
- ElevenLabs voice synthesis
- macOS, iOS, and Android support
Agent Runtime
Pi agent system with RPC mode, tool and block streaming. Supports multiple AI models with automatic failover between providers.
- Pi agent system with RPC mode
- Tool and block streaming
- Multi-model: Claude, GPT, and more
- Automatic failover between providers
Browser Control
Dedicated Chrome or Chromium instance that your assistant controls. Fill forms, extract data, take screenshots, and automate web workflows.
- Dedicated Chrome/Chromium instance
- Canvas and A2UI interaction
- Automated form filling
- Web data extraction and screenshots
Automation
Built-in cron jobs, webhook endpoints, wakeup timers, and Gmail Pub/Sub integration. Automate your recurring tasks without external tools.
- Cron job scheduling
- Webhook endpoints for external triggers
- Wakeup timers and reminders
- Gmail Pub/Sub for email automation
Privacy and Security
Local-first architecture means your data never leaves your infrastructure. DM pairing for access control, sandbox mode, and built-in security auditing.
- Local-first, self-hosted architecture
- DM pairing access control policy
- Sandbox mode for untrusted operations
- openclaw doctor for security auditing
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