Moltbot (formerly known as Clawdbot) is one of the most talked-about open-source AI assistant frameworks in early 2026. Unlike typical chatbots that only answer questions, Moltbot is designed to perform real actions and automate workflows on your behalf. It runs locally on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine (or hosted server), giving you full control over your data and privacy while connecting large language models (like Claude, GPT models, or local LLMs) with the tools you use every day.

Users interact with Moltbot through messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage — chatting with the assistant much like a human colleague but with the power to execute tasks. It remembers your preferences and context across sessions, making it far more capable than single-session chatbots.

Core capabilities include persistent memory, browser automation, file and script execution, email and calendar control, and the ability to build or extend functionality using community-created skills and plugins. Because it’s open source and model-agnostic, you can bring your own API keys for services like OpenAI or Anthropic or even run entirely local models for maximum privacy.

Moltbot’s proactive automation shifts AI beyond passive conversation — it can be set up to schedule reminders, run background tasks, manage inboxes, or orchestrate extended workflows across apps based on natural language instructions.

$20/month