Clawdbot AI is an open-source personal AI assistant developed by Peter Steinberger that runs locally on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine, keeping your data private while automating tasks through chat, browser, and system integrations.
What is Clawdbot AI?
Clawdbot AI is a local-first, open-source personal AI assistant that processes all data on-device for maximum privacy. It takes chat messages, system commands, and web interactions as input, and produces automated responses, file operations, and browser actions as output. The assistant runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux, and is developed by Peter Steinberger under the MIT license.
Key Features
- Local-First Privacy — Runs entirely on your device; your data never leaves your machine, ensuring complete control over sensitive information.
- Chat App Integration — Works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage, allowing you to interact with the assistant through your preferred messaging platform.
- Browser Automation — Can navigate websites, fill out forms, and extract data programmatically, enabling web scraping and form-filling tasks.
- System Access — Reads and writes files, runs shell commands, and manages your computer, giving it powerful automation capabilities.
- Skill Extensions — Extensible through a simple plugin system, allowing users to add custom functionality.
- Persistent Memory — Remembers context across sessions, providing continuity in conversations and tasks.
- Multi-Model Support — Works with various AI models, giving flexibility to choose the best model for specific tasks.
- Proactive Assistant — Supports cron jobs, reminders, and scheduled tasks, enabling automatic execution of recurring operations.
Who is it for?
- Privacy-conscious individuals who want the benefits of an AI assistant without sending data to cloud servers.
- Developers and technical users who need to automate repetitive tasks like file management, browser actions, and chat responses.
- Power users looking to integrate AI into their daily workflows, such as running system commands via chat or scheduling automated reports.
What can you do with Clawdbot AI?
- Automate chat responses — Set up auto-replies or managed conversations across multiple messaging apps simultaneously.
- Manage files and organize data — Use natural language commands to sort, rename, move, or backup files on your local system.
- Scrape websites and fill forms — Automate data extraction from web pages or automate form submissions without manual effort.
- Run system commands via chat — Execute shell commands, install software, or monitor system resources by simply texting the assistant.
FAQ
Is Clawdbot AI free?
Yes, Clawdbot AI is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. There are no paid tiers or hidden costs.
It runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. There is no mobile version currently available.
Does it require an internet connection?
No, the assistant operates entirely locally. An internet connection may be needed for certain integrations (e.g., chat apps) but core AI functionality runs offline.
Can I extend its capabilities?
Yes, via a simple plugin system. Users can write their own skill extensions to add custom functionality.
How does it handle data privacy?
All processing is done on-device; no data is sent to external servers. The assistant is fully local by design.
