Clawdbot is Now OpenClaw — Everything You Need to Know

If you've been following the Clawdbot project, you may have noticed a big change: Clawdbot has been renamed to OpenClaw. Here's everything you need to know about the transition.

Why the Name Change?

The project started as "Clawdbot" — a playful combination of "Claude" and "bot." As the project grew from a simple Telegram bot into a full-featured AI assistant platform, the team decided the name needed to reflect this evolution:

• Open — emphasizing the open-source nature of the project
• Claw — keeping the beloved claw/crab mascot and nod to Claude

The new name better communicates what the project is: an open platform for building personal AI agents.

What Changed?

From a user perspective, not much has changed:

• The npm package is now openclaw instead of clawdbot
• The GitHub repository has moved to the OpenClaw organization
• Configuration file names remain the same
• All existing skills and plugins are fully compatible

Migration from Clawdbot

If you're running Clawdbot, upgrading is straightforward:

# Uninstall old package
npm uninstall -g clawdbot

# Install new package
npm install -g openclaw

# Your config.json works as-is — no changes needed
openclaw start

That's it. Your conversations, files, and settings carry over automatically.

What's New in OpenClaw

The rename coincided with the release of OpenClaw 2.0, which includes:

• ClawdHub — a marketplace with 5,700+ skills and integrations
• Multi-channel support — Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, and Discord
• Improved memory — better long-term conversation context
• File workspace — read, create, and organize files
• Scheduled tasks — automate recurring actions

Community

The OpenClaw community has grown to over 15,000 users. Join the discussion on GitHub, Discord, or the OpenClaw forum. The project welcomes contributions — from code and documentation to skill development.

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