From OpenClaw to Clawlient
When we started OpenClaw, the goal was simple: make AI bot deployment accessible to everyone. We built an open-source tool that let developers spin up chatbots on Telegram and Discord without wrestling with infrastructure.
But as more users adopted the platform, a pattern emerged. People didn't just want a tool — they wanted a managed service. They wanted someone else to handle server provisioning, health checks, restarts, and security hardening.
Why the Name Change?
OpenClaw suggested an open-source-first project. While we still believe in open source (the bot runtime remains open), our core product evolved into a managed platform. Clawlient — a portmanteau of "claw" and "client" — better reflects what we offer: a client-focused deployment service.
What Changed Beyond the Name
- Warm pool architecture — bots deploy in ~60 seconds instead of minutes
- AES-256-GCM encryption — all API keys and tokens encrypted at rest
- EU-based servers — GDPR-compliant infrastructure by default
- Auto health checks and restart — no more manual monitoring
- Dashboard log viewer — no SSH access needed
- 4 channels — Telegram, Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp
What Stayed the Same
Our mission hasn't changed. We still believe deploying an AI bot should take minutes, not days. You still bring your own model keys. We still handle the ops. The team is the same, the values are the same — just a better platform under a better name.
What's Next
We're focused on making Clawlient the easiest way to go from "I have an API key" to "my bot is live." Expect more integrations, better analytics, and continued improvements to deploy speed and reliability.