# Openclaw

> The AI that really does things. Any OS. Any Platform. The lobster way. Added from the trending feed (owner) on 2026-10-19 with 392,499 GitHub stars. So far only the licence comes from GitHub; the other facts are unknown until someone checks them.

- Repository: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
- Official docs: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw#readme
- Checked: 2026-10-21

## What it replaces
- Manus: Scheduled agent tasks (partial). Jobs and coverage selected by the owner; other facts still need checking.
  - Use it instead of paying for Manus? Personal use: Yes. Business: Yes.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Yes, self-hosted gateway; hosted or local model providers | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/blob/main/README.md | 2026-10-19 |
| Code licence | Confirmed | MIT | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw#license | 2026-10-19 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No bundled weights; depends on the hosted or local model you connect | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/blob/main/README.md | 2026-10-21 |
| Commercial use | Confirmed | Yes, MIT code | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/blob/main/LICENSE | 2026-10-21 |
| Paid services needed? | Partial | No OpenClaw paid tier; configured model/provider or hosting costs may apply | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/blob/main/README.md | 2026-10-19 |
| Hardware | Confirmed | Gateway with cloud models: minimum 1 GB RAM, 1 core, 500 MB free disk, 64-bit OS; 2 GB+ RAM recommended (Raspberry Pi guide) | https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/raspberry-pi | 2026-10-21 |
| Operating systems | Confirmed | Windows, macOS and Linux installers | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/blob/main/README.md | 2026-10-19 |
| Setup effort | Partial | Installer and onboarding wizard; configure model access and channels | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/blob/main/README.md | 2026-10-19 |

GitHub: 392686 stars, 82539 forks, last push 2026-10-21, archived: no.
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