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What it is
Use your personal AI assistant to help with tasks and projects.
What you can make with it
Automations like: when a new Slack message contains 'bug found', add it to your Trello board and notify your team.
How it helps
This personal AI assistant is like having a constant, reliable teammate, taking care of tasks and freeing up your time for more valuable work. It understands the lobster way of working.
Real use case example
"A solo developer, working on a personal project, uses openclaw to automate the process of moving tasks from Todoist to their calendar, saving time and reducing errors."
If you're new
Pick this up when you need a simple, easy-to-use AI assistant for everyday tasks.
If you're senior
Reach for this when you're looking for a flexible, open-source AI tool to integrate into existing workflows.
Common confusion cleared up
openclaw is a personal AI assistant that's available on any platform and OS, so you don't have to self-host it for it to work.
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Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: It's free and open-source, making it a valuable addition to a marketplace of AI tools.
What it does
Openclaw is a personal AI assistant that can be run on any OS and platform, providing a customized AI experience
Install / run
git clone https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw.git && cd openclaw
When to use it
โขWhen you need a portable AI assistant that can be integrated into various workflows
โขWhen you want to experiment with AI on different operating systems and platforms
โขWhen you require a flexible AI tool that can be tailored to your specific needs
Quick start
1Run the command 'npm install' to set up the necessary dependencies
2Modify the configuration files in the 'config' directory to customize your AI assistant
3Use the command 'npm run start' to launch the openclaw application
4Access the openclaw interface by navigating to 'http://localhost:3000' in your web browser
5Consult the README.md file for further instructions on customizing and extending openclaw's capabilities
Ready-to-paste prompt
To get started with openclaw, try running the command 'npm run example' to see a demonstration of its capabilities
Heads up: Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed on your system before attempting to install and run openclaw, as it relies on these tools to function
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