TL;DR
I built WinClaw, an open-source personal AI assistant that runs locally on your machine and connects to 11+ messaging channels. Think of it as a self-hosted AI gateway that lets you talk to Claude, ChatGPT, or any AI model through WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, and more.
GitHub: github.com/itc-ou-shigou/winclaw
The Problem
AI assistants are trapped in their own apps. Want to use Claude? Open claude.ai. ChatGPT? Open chatgpt.com. But what if you want your AI assistant available everywhere you already chat — WhatsApp with friends, Slack at work, Discord in communities, Signal for privacy?
The Solution: WinClaw
WinClaw is a personal AI gateway that:
Connects to 11+ channels — WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage, Microsoft Teams, Matrix, Google Chat, Zalo, and WebChat
Runs on any OS — Windows (standalone EXE installer), macOS (launchd), Linux (systemd)
Supports multiple AI models — Claude, OpenAI, or any OpenAI-compatible provider with automatic failover
Keeps data local — Everything stays on your machine. No cloud dependency.
5-minute setup — Interactive onboarding wizard guides you through everything
Key Features
🧠 Memory System
Your assistant remembers context across sessions with daily notes and long-term memory files.
🔧 Extensible Skills
Browse 100+ skills at clawhub.com or create your own. Skills let your assistant do everything from managing emails to controlling smart home devices.
🌐 Browser Automation
Chrome Browser Relay lets your assistant browse the web, fill forms, and automate tasks in your browser.
📱 Device Pairing
Pair phones, cameras, and IoT devices. Your assistant can snap photos, check screens, and control hardware.
⏰ Proactive Scheduling
Cron jobs and heartbeat monitoring let your assistant check emails, calendars, and notifications without being asked.
🔄 Multi-Model Failover
Configure multiple AI providers with automatic failover. If one goes down, your assistant seamlessly switches.
Installation
# Windows (recommended)
winget install WinClaw.WinClaw
# macOS / Linux
npm install -g openclaw@latest
openclaw onboard --install-daemon
# Docker
docker pull openclaw/openclaw:latest
On Windows, you can also download the standalone EXE installer from GitHub Releases — zero prerequisites, bundled Node.js runtime.
Tech Stack
Runtime: Node.js 22 LTS
Recommended Model: Anthropic Claude Opus 4.6
License: MIT
Platforms: Windows 10+, macOS, Linux
Install methods: EXE, npm, winget, Docker, Nix
What's Next
I'm actively working on:
- More skills and integrations
- Improved multi-language support
- Community skill marketplace
- Better documentation and tutorials
Try It Out
👉 GitHub: github.com/itc-ou-shigou/winclaw
📚 Docs: docs.openclaw.ai
🧩 Skills: clawhub.com
💬 Community: Discord
Feedback, issues, and PRs are all welcome! Would love to hear what you think. 🧡
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