<2-3 sentences summarising what the project addresses and solves, the target audience, and the benefit.> OpenClaw is a free, open-source autonomous AI agent designed for user-owned hardware, connecting to over 10 messaging platforms and orchestrating AI workflows with persistent memory. This repository provides a comprehensive, curated collection of resources, guides, cost comparisons, and security information for developers and power users seeking to leverage AI for automation and integration.

How It Works

Featuring a 6-layer architecture, OpenClaw enables 24/7 autonomous operation on diverse hardware, from embedded systems to serverless. It supports over 5,700 community skills and integrates with numerous AI providers, including local LLMs, while maintaining persistent memory for complex, long-running tasks.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: npm install -g openclaw@latest, openclaw onboard --install-daemon, openclaw gateway --port 18789 --verbose.
• Prerequisites: Node.js 22+; macOS 11+, Ubuntu 22.04+, or Windows (WSL2). Min 2GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, 10GB SSD. Recommended: 4-8GB RAM (cloud) / 16-24GB RAM (local LLMs), 4+ cores, 30-50GB SSD, 12-24GB VRAM (GPU).
• Setup: Options include installer script