The Independent Community Guide for Clawdbot
Ultra-Lightweight • Runs on Anything
Your AI, Your Hardware.
Run Clawdbot Anywhere
From Raspberry Pi to Mac mini. Your Personal AI OS runs on the hardware you already own.
Privacy-first, open source, zero monthly fees.
100% PrivateYour data stays local
Hardware Recommendation Grid
Clawdbot is ultra-lightweight and runs on almost anything. Choose what works for you.
Raspberry Pi
Best for Low Power
Runs on Raspberry Pi 4/5 with minimal resources
Why Choose This?
- Incredibly affordable
- Minimal power usage
- Great for learning
Windows PC
Best for Beginners
Easy setup with WSL2 for full compatibility
Power:65-250W
Cost:Hardware you own
Why Choose This?
- Familiar interface
- Powerful hardware
- Widely available
Old Laptop
Best for Recycling
Breathe new life into unused hardware
Power:30-65W
Cost:Free (reuse)
Why Choose This?
- No new hardware
- Good performance
- Saves e-waste
Mac mini
Best for Performance
M4/M4 Pro delivers maximum AI speed
Power:10-60W
Cost:From $599
Why Choose This?
- Exceptional performance
- Energy efficient
- Silent operation
Privacy-First
Your data, your hardware
Unlike cloud AI services, Clawdbot runs entirely on your hardware. Your conversations, files, and data never leave your device. No telemetry, no tracking, no data mining.
Zero Monthly Fees
Pay once, use forever
No subscriptions, no usage limits, no hidden costs. Clawdbot is 100% open source and free. Your only investment is the hardware you choose to run it on.
Why People Use OpenClaw
Powerful skills that make your AI assistant actually useful
Telegram Gateway - OpenClaw Skill Guide
Unlock 24/7 AI access on your phone. Connect OpenClaw to Telegram with our step-by-step gateway guide.
Task Scheduler - OpenClaw Skill Guide
Schedule and automate recurring tasks with time-based or event-based triggers.
ByteRover - Agentic Code Operations & CI/CD Integration
Manages project knowledge using ByteRover context tree
Why OpenClaw?
Privacy-first, zero cost, and completely yours (formerly Clawdbot)
Your Data, Your Hardware
OpenClaw runs entirely on your device. Your conversations, files, and data never leave your hardware. No cloud processing, no data mining, no telemetry.
Zero Monthly Fees, Ever
OpenClaw is 100% open source and free. No subscriptions, no usage limits, no premium tiers. Your only cost is the hardware you choose to run it on.
Stuck? We've Got You
Common issues and their solutions, one click away
Learn More
Everything you need to get started and customize your setup
Extensible Skills
Build and install custom skills for automation, integrations, and more.
Comprehensive Docs
Step-by-step guides for setup, configuration, and advanced usage.
Community Support
Find solutions to common errors and get help from the community.
Ready to Get Started?
Join the community and transform your hardware into an intelligent assistant.