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Most AI assistants wait for you to ask questions. OpenClaw texts you first.
Peter Steinberger built something different. The developer who created PSPDFKit (now running on 1 billion devices) spent three years away from the spotlight. When he came back, he released OpenClaw, an AI assistant that runs on your machine, remembers your entire work history, and messages you proactively when tasks are done.
The tool went viral so fast it became a meme on X. Developers started posting screenshots of their setups, sharing workflows, and yes, buying Mac Minis they probably didn't need.
The Name Changed Three Times in One Month
Originally called Clawdbot (after the lobster mascot), it rebranded to Moltbot, then officially became OpenClaw on January 29, 2026. The community still uses all three names interchangeably, which creates some confusion but hasn't slowed adoption.
The official name is now OpenClaw. It's open source, runs locally, and connects to AI models like Claude or even local options through Ollama.
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Real Use Cases From Actual Users
One builder set up OpenClaw to download podcast recordings from StreamYard every Monday morning automatically. Another has it scan their calendar at 8 AM, assess meeting difficulty, and text focus recommendations before the workday starts.
Because it has browser control, OpenClaw can book appointments, compare prices across websites, fill forms, and submit applications without human intervention. It operates through direct system commands instead of visually clicking buttons, making it faster and more reliable than visual AI agents.
The persistent memory feature is what separates it from tools like ChatGPT or Siri. OpenClaw remembers your work patterns, preferences, and long-term goals across sessions. You can text it from your phone asking about a file you worked on two weeks ago, and it knows exactly what you're talking about.
Example: "Download all invoices from Gmail sent last month and organize them by client name in my accounting folder." OpenClaw handles this while you're having coffee.
The Proactive Difference
Traditional automation tools like n8n or Zapier are reactive. You build workflows that trigger when specific conditions happen. OpenClaw is different because of its Heartbeat Engine and cron job integration.
Instead of waiting for you to ask "Is the server down?", OpenClaw monitors server health continuously and texts you when something breaks. It can schedule recurring tasks, respond to external events, and initiate conversations based on what it observes.
This proactive behavior is what makes it feel less like software and more like an actual assistant. It doesn't just respond to commands. It watches your patterns and suggests improvements.
You Don't Need Expensive Hardware
Despite the Mac Mini trend, OpenClaw runs perfectly fine on Raspberry Pi, AWS instances, or a basic $5 monthly VPS from Digital Ocean. It doesn't require heavy computing power.
The only reasons to use Mac hardware are deep Apple ecosystem needs (like Apple Reminders or iCal access) or running completely private local models.
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Voice, Canvas, and Skills
OpenClaw added voice capabilities through ElevenLabs integration. It can speak and listen on macOS, iOS, and Android with wake word detection. This turns it into a voice assistant, not just text-based automation.
The Canvas feature provides a live visual workspace where OpenClaw can share diagrams, dashboards, or any visual content in real time. Skills from ClawdHub extend functionality to platforms like Trello, Slack, GitHub, Spotify, and Obsidian.
Security Note: OpenClaw has full system access. Run it on a separate machine or sandboxed environment initially. Avoid untrusted websites since it's vulnerable to prompt injection.
How Peter Steinberger Codes Differently
After burning out from building PSPDFKit, Peter disappeared for three years and came back with a new coding philosophy. He doesn't review output anymore. He reviews intent.
Peter runs 5 to 10 AI agents simultaneously. While one is working, he moves to the next. The skill isn't typing faster. It's breaking work into pieces, delegating tasks, and verifying results. OpenClaw is built with this philosophy, designed for people who want to delegate, not micromanage.
Setup Takes One Command
Installation is a single bash command. You choose your AI model (Haiku is cheaper and works well, though many prefer Opus), connect messaging platforms, install the Chrome extension for authenticated browser control, and add skills from ClawdHub as needed.
The community has built skills for home automation, coding agents, Twitter posting, and dozens of other integrations. Because it's open source, builders are adding new capabilities constantly.
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