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Today in MonDive, we’re diving into OpenClaw an open-source personal AI assistant you run on your own machine, built to “actually do things” from the chat apps you already use (Telegram, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, and more).

We’ll cover what OpenClaw is, how to set it up, and real workflows people are running today, with step-by-step YouTube walkthroughs. By the end, you’ll be ready to get OpenClaw running and start copying proven workflows fast.

Alright, let’s dive in.

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Why This Matters

AI is only valuable when it can actually do the work, not just talk. OpenClaw is built for action. It runs from the chat apps you already use and works with its own tools and workspace.

What sets it apart is control. Instead of being locked into a platform, OpenClaw runs on your machine and follows your rules so you decide what it can access and automate.

For founders, creators, operators, and even non-technical teammates, this is a real shift. You can offload repeatable tasks and keep work moving without constantly jumping between apps.

The examples in this issue aren’t just demos, they’re building blocks. Once you see how others use OpenClaw, you can reuse the same patterns and expand them for your own workflow.

Why Clawdbot Became OpenClaw

In late 2025, Clawdbot started and quickly went viral. Then on January 27, 2026, its creator Peter Steinberger renamed it to Moltbot after Anthropic raised trademark concerns tied to its Claude branding/mascot “Clawd.” Two days later, on January 29, 2026, the project announced its “final form” name: OpenClaw .

What is OpenClaw?

OpenClaw is a local-first AI assistant platform that runs on your own device and replies from the chat apps you already use like WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams. Under the hood, it’s built around an always-on gateway/control plane that keeps sessions and tools running reliably, while routing requests to models like Anthropic or OpenAI.

Setting Up OpenClaw

OpenClaw can be set up on macOS, Windows, and Linux, either locally or on a VPS. Most setups follow the same flow: install OpenClaw, connect a model (OpenAI, Anthropic, or local), then link it to a chat app like Telegram or Slack.

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Practical Use Cases of OpenClaw

1. OpenClaw as a 24/7 Executive Assistant

This video shows OpenClaw in daily use, extending beyond setup into real productivity. The creators turn theirs into 24/7 executive assistants that check in, manage tasks, and help with workflows while running continuously on their systems.

2. OpenClaw for Business Automation

This video shows OpenClaw running real business and life workflows at the same time using multiple AI personas. It coordinates work through Discord or Telegram and connects tools so tasks run automatically with minimal manual effort.

3. OpenClaw + Kimi K2.5 for Multimodal Workflow

This video shows OpenClaw becoming a multimodal automation machine when paired with Kimi K2.5. It can understand screenshots, handle complex tasks, and automate full workflows with very little setup, making it a glimpse into the future of AI automation.

OpenClaw as an AI Agent Team

In this “complete guide” thread, Bhanu Teja P explains how he used OpenClaw to go beyond a single assistant and run multiple specialized agents like a real team, each with its own role, memory, and cadence, so work has continuity instead of resetting every chat.

He also built MissionControlHQ.ai, a dashboard where those agents operate inside a shared “mission” workspace you define, turning OpenClaw’s sessions + tools into something you can actually manage, track, and scale across one (or multiple) businesses.

8 Real OpenClaw Workflows

This video focuses on what you can actually do with OpenClaw (Clawdbot/Moltbot) day-to-day, specifically eight practical workflows.

1. Proactive daily check-ins (cron jobs): pings you for priorities in the morning and a recap at night, keeping a running log.

2. Voice-note workflow: send voice messages, get them transcribed + acted on (great for quick “tell it what to do” moments).

3. Browser “errand runner”: asks it to check things on the web (e.g., competitor checks, YouTube stats) and report back.

4. Project manager mode: logs work into ClickUp (or similar) so tasks stay organized while it works.

5. Sponsor inbox negotiation: forwards sponsorship emails into an agent inbox (via AgentMail) so it drafts/negotiates—but asks approval before sending.

6. Marketing team automation: auto-clips long videos into shorts and schedules posts across platforms using automation tools.

7. Website QA + fixes: checks site issues (like broken footer links), then can create fixes and push updates through GitHub.

8. Control from anywhere: manage OpenClaw remotely through chat (Telegram / Discord), plus remote desktop tools like Jump Desktop.

The OpenClaw Discord Community

Friends of Clawd community Discord is a new place for the OpenClaw community to hang out, share setups, ask questions, and help each other build cool stuff with AI assistants.

Know someone who may be interested?