WHAT IS OPENCLAW
What Is OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is an open-source framework for building AI Telegram bots. It handles the infrastructure complexity, Telegram API integration, conversation management, multi-model AI routing, so developers can focus on their specific use case.
OPENCLAW VS TELECLAW
OpenClaw vs. TeleClaw
OpenClaw is the framework. TeleClaw is the managed service. OpenClaw requires self-hosting, a server, deployment pipeline, and ongoing maintenance. TeleClaw handles all of that and adds premium features: analytics, advanced memory management, and priority support.
How it works
3 Steps to Build on the OpenClaw Framework
Fork or use the managed service
Clone the OpenClaw repo and configure your environment, or start with TeleClaw's managed service for a production-ready deployment in minutes.
Add your bot to a group
Register with BotFather, add the bot to your Telegram group, and grant admin rights. OpenClaw's modular architecture activates all features immediately.
Delegate your tasks
Write custom instructions or extend the framework with plugins. Open-source transparency means you control exactly how the bot behaves at every layer.
SELF-HOSTING
Self-Hosting OpenClaw
To self-host OpenClaw, you need a VPS or cloud server, Docker or Node.js, and API keys for your chosen AI models. The installation guide walks through setup in detail, covering Telegram BotFather setup, environment configuration, and deployment.
OPEN SOURCE
Contributing to OpenClaw
OpenClaw welcomes contributions from the developer community. The codebase is modular, adding a new AI model provider, improving memory management, or adding new bot commands are all well-defined contribution areas.
