# What is Openclaw?

DevFeed: [What is Openclaw?](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/what-is-openclaw-30883.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.rogerperkin.co.uk/faq/what-is-openclaw/>)

Author: Roger Perkin

Published: 2026-07-24T13:32:05Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Roger Perkin Network Automation Consultant](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/roger-perkin-network-automation-consultant.md>)

Topics: [OpenClaw](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/openclaw.md>), [AI Agent](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-agent.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Shell](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/shell.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [Discord](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/discord.md>), [Slack](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/slack.md>)

Tags: [ai-agent](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai-agent.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [discord](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/discord.md>), [faq](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/faq.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [openclaw](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/openclaw.md>), [shell](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/shell.md>), [slack](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/slack.md>)

## AI overview

OpenClaw is described as an autonomous, open-source AI agent that can run locally or on a cloud server. It operates in the background, reading files, executing shell commands, and taking actions across apps including WhatsApp, Discord, and Slack.

## Source excerpt

OpenClaw is an autonomous, open-source AI agent that runs locally on your machine or cloud server. Unlike traditional chatbots that only answer questions, it operates 24/7 in the background, reading files, executing shell commands, and taking proactive actions on your behalf across apps like WhatsApp, Discord, or Slack.