What is OpenClaw?

01 The Short Version

OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant platform that connects to services like Claude, ChatGPT, and others. Unlike cloud-only assistants, OpenClaw runs on your own hardware — a server, a VPS, or even a Raspberry Pi — giving you full control over your data and automations.

02 Why Does That Matter?

Privacy & Control

Your conversations and data stay on your infrastructure. No third-party cloud services storing your information.

Always Available

Your assistant runs 24/7 on your hardware. It can check your calendar, monitor emails, and send notifications even when you're not actively using it.

Deep Integrations

Connect to your calendar, email, CRM, smart home, and more. OpenClaw can automate workflows across all your tools.

Customizable

Add custom skills, set up automations, and configure the assistant to match exactly how you work.

03 How It Works

1. OpenClaw runs on your server (or Pi, or VPS)

2. You connect via Telegram, Signal, Discord, or other channels

3. It uses AI models (Claude, GPT, etc.) to understand and respond

4. It can take actions: send emails, check calendars, control devices

5. Scheduled tasks run automatically in the background

Think of it as having a personal assistant that's always on, always connected to your tools, and completely under your control.

04 Who Uses OpenClaw?

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Individuals who want a personal AI assistant for calendar management, email triage, reminders, and research.

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Small businesses looking to automate customer support, scheduling, and internal workflows without expensive enterprise software.

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Developers and tech enthusiasts who want full control and the ability to extend functionality with custom skills.

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Privacy-conscious users who don't want their conversations stored on third-party cloud servers.

05 The Challenge: Setup

OpenClaw is powerful, but getting it running requires technical knowledge:

• Server configuration and deployment
• API key management for AI providers
• Integration setup (calendar, email, messaging apps)
• Security hardening and updates
• Custom workflow configuration

That's where we come in. deploy.ai handles all of this for you, so you can focus on using your AI assistant rather than setting it up.