Quick History: Clawdbot → Moltbot → OpenClaw
The project you know as Moltbot has gone through name changes:
- •Clawdbot - The original name. Highest legacy search traffic.
- •Moltbot - Renamed in December 2025 after Anthropic trademark request.
- •OpenClaw - Current name as of January 2026. 153k+ GitHub stars.
All three names refer to the same project. Your Moltbot config files work with OpenClaw.
Installation Steps
The installation process is the same as OpenClaw:
npm install -g @anthropic/openclawIf you have an existing Moltbot installation, just update:
npm update -g @anthropic/openclawYour existing configuration and skills will continue to work.
What Moltbot/OpenClaw Can Do
Email Management
Read, triage, draft responses, and clear your inbox.
Calendar Control
Schedule meetings, check availability, send invites.
Chat Apps
WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more.
Custom Skills
Extend with community skills or build your own.