Introduction to Clawdbot

What is Clawdbot?

Clawdbot is an open-source personal AI assistant powered by Claude that connects to multiple messaging platforms. It acts as a bridge between Anthropic’s Claude AI and your favorite communication channels, allowing you to chat with an intelligent assistant wherever you are.

Tip

Clawdbot is designed for personal use, giving you a private AI assistant that respects your data and runs on your own infrastructure.

Key Features

Multi-Channel Support

Connect to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, and more from a single Clawdbot instance.

Self-Hosted Privacy

Your conversations stay on your hardware. No third-party access to your data.

Extensible Architecture

Add custom tools, hooks, and plugins to extend functionality.

Cross-Platform

Runs on macOS, Linux, Windows, and Docker.

How It Works

Clawdbot operates through a simple architecture:

┌─────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐
│  Messaging  │     │              │     │   Claude    │
│  Platforms  │ ←─→ │   Clawdbot   │ ←─→ │     API     │
│  (WhatsApp, │     │   Gateway    │     │  (Anthropic)│
│  Telegram)  │     │              │     │             │
└─────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └─────────────┘

1. You send a message to your preferred platform (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)
2. Clawdbot receives the message through the channel connector
3. Message is processed and sent to Claude API
4. Claude responds with intelligent, contextual answers
5. Response is delivered back to your messaging platform

Use Cases

Personal Assistant

• Answer questions and provide information
• Help with writing, coding, and analysis
• Manage reminders and tasks (with custom tools)

Development Helper

• Debug code and explain errors
• Generate code snippets
• Review and suggest improvements

Learning Companion

• Explain complex topics
• Language practice and translation
• Research assistance

Creative Partner

• Brainstorm ideas
• Help with writing projects
• Generate creative content

Comparison with Alternatives

Feature	Clawdbot	ChatGPT App	Siri
Open Source	✅	❌	❌
Self-Hosted	✅	❌	❌
Multi-Platform	✅	❌	Limited
Extensible	✅	❌	❌
Privacy Control	Full	Limited	Limited
Claude Powered	✅	❌	❌

Requirements

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. Anthropic API Key: Get one at console.anthropic.com
2. Python 3.10+: Required for running Clawdbot
3. A messaging platform account: At least one (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)
4. A computer or server: macOS, Linux, Windows, or Docker environment

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Follow our guides:

• Installation Guide: Set up Clawdbot on your system
• Quick Start: Get your first conversation running
• Channel Setup: Connect your preferred messaging platform