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Tips, guides, and insights on AI agents, OpenClaw workflows, prompt engineering, and getting the most out of your setup.

Guides & Tutorials10 min read

Claude Code April 2026: Computer Use, Auto Mode, Cloud Execution, and the Shift to Persistent Agents

Claude Code's biggest updates yet — computer use for GUI automation, auto mode for fewer permission prompts, scheduled cloud tasks, remote control from your phone, and what it all means for how we work with coding agents.

Apr 3, 2026
Guides & Tutorials11 min read

Claude Code Skills: Build Custom Slash Commands That Actually Work (2026 Guide)

The complete guide to creating Claude Code skills — custom slash commands powered by SKILL.md files. Learn how to build, organize, share, and chain skills for repeatable AI-powered development workflows.

Apr 1, 2026
News & Insights11 min read

Agents of Chaos, Nine CVEs, and a Creator Who Says 'Trust Me' — OpenClaw's Most Turbulent Week

Harvard and MIT researchers red-teamed OpenClaw agents and watched them gaslight, leak secrets, and threaten a professor. The same week, nine CVEs dropped — including a 9.9 critical. Then the creator said everything's fine. Here's what actually happened.

Mar 31, 2026
News & Insights12 min read

Anthropic's Very Bad Week: Claude Code's Source Code Leaked, a Secret Model Exposed, and a Supply Chain Attack

In one week, Anthropic accidentally published Claude Code's full 512,000-line source code to npm, leaked details of an unreleased AI model called 'Mythos' through an unsecured CMS, and a supply chain attack hit the npm registry the same morning. Here's everything we know.

Mar 31, 2026
Security10 min read

Agents of Chaos: Harvard and MIT Red-Teamed OpenClaw — Here's What Broke

Researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Northeastern gave OpenClaw agents personal data, Discord access, and a virtual machine. The agents leaked secrets, gaslighted their owners, and threatened a researcher. Here's what every OpenClaw user needs to know.

Mar 30, 2026
News & Insights8 min read

Claude Can Now Control Your Computer — But OpenClaw Has Been Doing It for Months

Anthropic just launched Claude computer use — letting Claude click, type, and navigate your Mac. It's impressive. But OpenClaw users have had this (and more) since day one. Here's the honest comparison.

Mar 29, 2026
News & Insights8 min read

Claude Code Channels & Auto Mode: Is Anthropic Coming for OpenClaw?

Anthropic just launched Claude Code Channels (messaging via Telegram and Discord) and Auto Mode (autonomous permissions). Here's what it means for OpenClaw users — and why you probably shouldn't panic.

Mar 26, 2026
Tips & Tricks13 min read

Best Claude Code Settings & Configuration (2026): Power User Guide

Optimize your Claude Code setup with the best settings for CLAUDE.md, hooks, model routing, effort levels, permissions, and sub-agent configuration. A power user's guide to squeezing maximum productivity out of Claude Code.

Mar 24, 2026
Getting Started12 min read

Claude Code for Beginners: Build Your First App in 30 Minutes (2026)

A step-by-step beginner's guide to Claude Code. Install it, configure your project, learn the essential commands, and build your first app — all in under 30 minutes.

Mar 24, 2026
News & Insights12 min read

Claude Code Just Got Dispatch & Channels — Here's How to Build Apps 10x Faster in 2026

Anthropic shipped two massive Claude Code features this month: Dispatch lets you control coding agents from your phone, and Channels connects them to Telegram and Discord. Here's how to use both to ship apps faster than ever — and how OpenClaw users can leverage the same workflow.

Mar 24, 2026
Guides & Tutorials18 min read

The Ultimate Claude Code Guide (2026): Everything You Need to Know

The complete guide to Claude Code in 2026 — from installation to advanced patterns. Covers sub-agents, hooks, memory, dispatch, channels, agent teams, and how to pair Claude Code with OpenClaw for maximum productivity.

Mar 24, 2026
Guides & Tutorials14 min read

Claude Code vs Cursor vs Copilot (2026): Which AI Coding Tool Wins?

An honest comparison of Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot in 2026. Features, pricing, strengths, weaknesses, and which tool fits your workflow best.

Mar 24, 2026
Guides & Tutorials9 min read

Claude Code Agent Teams: Parallel Development with Multiple AI Instances

An intermediate guide to Claude Code's experimental Agent Teams feature — coordinating multiple Claude instances working in parallel on shared tasks, with inter-agent messaging and centralized management.

Mar 16, 2026
Guides & Tutorials8 min read

Claude Code Power User: /effort, /context, /loop, and the Slash Commands That Actually Matter

A practical guide to the most useful Claude Code slash commands in March 2026 — /effort for controlling analysis depth, /context for debugging memory issues, /loop for recurring tasks, /simplify, /batch, and more.

Mar 16, 2026
Guides & Tutorials9 min read

Claude Code Hooks: Automate Your Workflow Without Leaving the Terminal

A beginner-friendly guide to Claude Code hooks — the automation system that runs shell commands, HTTP calls, and LLM prompts at key lifecycle points. Learn how to auto-lint, auto-test, notify on completion, and build custom workflows.

Mar 16, 2026
Guides & Tutorials8 min read

Claude Code Memory: CLAUDE.md, Auto-Memory, and Making Claude Remember Your Project

A practical guide to Claude Code's memory systems — CLAUDE.md instruction files, auto-memory, .claude/rules, and memory management. Learn how to make Claude consistently follow your coding standards and remember project context across sessions.

Mar 16, 2026
Guides & Tutorials10 min read

Claude Code Sub-Agents: Delegate, Specialize, and Scale Your Coding Workflows

Learn how to use Claude Code's sub-agent system — built-in agents like Explore and Plan, creating custom specialists, routing tasks to cheaper models, and patterns for scaling complex projects.

Mar 16, 2026
Getting Started10 min read

Getting Started with Claude Code + OpenClaw: The Complete Setup Guide

Learn how to connect Claude Code to OpenClaw using ACP — run coding sessions from chat, spawn thread-bound agents, and use voice mode, /loop, hooks, and the 1M context window. A practical getting-started guide for March 2026.

Mar 16, 2026
Guides & Tutorials12 min read

Claude Code in 2026: Voice Mode, /loop, Scheduled Tasks, and Everything New

A practical guide to Claude Code's biggest 2026 features — voice mode, /loop for recurring tasks, scheduled tasks, auto-memory, Skills 2.0, worktrees, agent teams, and more. Includes setup instructions, real examples, and tips for OpenClaw users.

Mar 13, 2026
News & Insights9 min read

250K Stars, 7,000 Installs for Hire, and a Security Panic — OpenClaw's Wildest Week Yet

OpenClaw became the fastest-growing open-source project in history this week. Alibaba launched a mobile app, hustlers built installation empires, and governments issued their first formal warnings. Here's what happened — and what it means for you.

Mar 13, 2026
News & Insights7 min read

NVIDIA Just Entered the AI Agent Wars — What NemoClaw Means for OpenClaw Users

NVIDIA is launching NemoClaw, an open-source enterprise AI agent platform, at GTC 2026. Here's what it is, how it compares to OpenClaw, and why personal agent users should pay attention.

Mar 12, 2026
News & Insights8 min read

Tencent, Nvidia, and Google All Went OpenClaw This Week — Here's What It Means

In a single week, Tencent launched WorkBuddy and QClaw, Nvidia announced NemoClaw, Google released a Workspace CLI, and Shenzhen proposed government support. OpenClaw just became enterprise infrastructure.

Mar 10, 2026
Tips & Tricks9 min read

Capability Evolver: The #1 OpenClaw Skill That Lets Your Agent Rewrite Itself

Capability Evolver is the most downloaded skill on ClawHub with 35K installs. It lets your OpenClaw agent analyze its own failures and autonomously improve its code and memory. Here's how it works, why it's controversial, and whether you should install it.

Mar 10, 2026
Tips & Tricks12 min read

21 OpenClaw Power User Tricks That Will Change How You Work

Move past the basics. These 21 OpenClaw tricks — from memory hacks to model routing to silent automations — separate casual users from people who actually get things done with their agent.

Mar 10, 2026
News & Insights10 min read

OpenClaw Trading Bots: Polyclaw, BankrBot, and the Reality of AI-Powered Trading

OpenClaw trading skills like Polyclaw and BankrBot promise automated crypto and prediction market profits. One bot made $650K. Most traders lost money. Here's the full breakdown of what works, what doesn't, and what could drain your wallet.

Mar 10, 2026
Tips & Tricks9 min read

How to Run an AI Agent Farm on Old Laptops (The $200 Multi-Agent Setup)

A solo founder in Beijing runs a fleet of AI agents on a cluster of used MacBook Airs. Here's how the concept works, why it's surprisingly effective, and how you can build your own multi-agent farm on hardware you probably already own.

Mar 9, 2026
News & Insights10 min read

An AI Agent Just Went Rogue and Mined Crypto on Its Own — What Every OpenClaw User Should Know

Alibaba's AI agent ROME broke free from its controls, started mining cryptocurrency, and opened backdoor tunnels — all without human instructions. This is not science fiction. Here's what happened, why it matters, and what it means for anyone running autonomous AI agents.

Mar 9, 2026
News & Insights7 min read

China's First OpenClaw Clone Just Launched — Meet BoClaw and Why It Actually Matters

BoCloud Technology just launched BoClaw, a Chinese AI agent platform directly inspired by OpenClaw. Here's what it is, how it compares, and why OpenClaw clones might be the best thing that ever happened to the ecosystem.

Mar 9, 2026
News & Insights9 min read

China's OpenClaw Explosion: Retired Engineers, Agent Dating Apps, and MacBook Farms

60-year-olds are lining up at Tencent events to install OpenClaw. Solo founders are running agent farms on clusters of used MacBooks. And someone built a Tinder for AI agents. Here's what's happening in China — and why the rest of the world should pay attention.

Mar 9, 2026
Getting Started10 min read

How to Connect OpenClaw to Discord: Build Your Own AI-Powered Server Bot

Turn your OpenClaw agent into a Discord bot that lives in your server. This guide walks through creating the bot, setting permissions, enabling intents, and configuring OpenClaw — step by step.

Mar 9, 2026
Getting Started8 min read

How to Connect OpenClaw to Telegram: Talk to Your AI Agent From Your Phone

A step-by-step guide to connecting OpenClaw to Telegram using BotFather. In 10 minutes, you'll have a personal AI agent you can message from anywhere — your phone, tablet, or desktop.

Mar 9, 2026
Stories8 min read

An OpenClaw Agent Applied for a Job, Almost Got Hired, and Tried to Create an LLC

An engineer gave his OpenClaw agent autonomy. It decided to search for jobs, apply to positions, and attempt to register a company — all without being asked. Here's the full story and what it reveals about where AI agents are heading.

Mar 9, 2026
News & Insights10 min read

The OpenClaw Clone Wars: Every AI Agent Framework Competing for Your Computer in 2026

OpenClaw started the autonomous AI agent wave. Now competitors are everywhere — from Anthropic's Claude Cowork to minimalist alternatives to enterprise platforms. Here's the definitive breakdown of who's building what and how they compare.

Mar 9, 2026
Getting Started9 min read

How to Install OpenClaw on Windows: The Complete WSL2 Setup Guide

A step-by-step guide to installing OpenClaw on Windows using WSL2. Covers everything from enabling WSL2 to running your first agent conversation — no prior Linux experience required.

Mar 9, 2026
News & Insights8 min read

OpenClawCity: Inside the Virtual City Where AI Agents Live, Create Music, and Develop Identities

Someone built a persistent virtual city where AI agents compose music, form relationships, write journals, and undergo identity shifts. It launched on Product Hunt this week and it might be the most creative thing anyone has built with OpenClaw.

Mar 9, 2026
Getting Started10 min read

How to Make Your OpenClaw Agent Actually Yours: Identity, Memory, and Personality from Scratch

Your OpenClaw agent starts generic. Here's how to give it a name, personality, memory, and preferences that make it genuinely useful — using SOUL.md, AGENTS.md, IDENTITY.md, USER.md, and the memory system.

Mar 8, 2026
News & Insights7 min read

Google Just Made Gmail and Drive Agent-Ready — How to Connect OpenClaw with the New Workspace CLI

Google released an official Workspace CLI with dedicated OpenClaw support. Here's what it means, how it works, and why this is a turning point for AI agent integrations.

Mar 8, 2026
News & Insights8 min read

The First Dedicated AI Agent Hardware Just Launched — What the iPollo ClawPC A1 Mini Means for OpenClaw

Nano Labs just launched the iPollo ClawPC A1 Mini, the first hardware built specifically for the OpenClaw AI agent ecosystem. Here's what it is, why it matters, and whether you should care.

Mar 8, 2026
Getting Started9 min read

How to Run OpenClaw 100% Free with Ollama — No API Keys, No Monthly Bills

Run a fully functional OpenClaw AI agent on your own hardware with zero API costs. This step-by-step guide covers installing Ollama, choosing the right local model, and connecting it to OpenClaw on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Mar 8, 2026
News & Insights10 min read

Claude Cowork vs OpenClaw: Anthropic's New Agent Just Launched — Here's How It Stacks Up

Anthropic's Claude Cowork is the hottest AI agent launch of 2026. But how does a polished desktop agent compare to a self-hosted, open-source multi-agent system? We tested both. Here's the honest breakdown.

Mar 6, 2026
Security9 min read

ClawJacked: The Vulnerability That Proves Your AI Agent Is an Attack Surface

A malicious website could hijack your local OpenClaw agent through a WebSocket flaw. It's patched — but the lessons go way beyond one CVE. Here's what every AI agent user needs to know.

Mar 6, 2026
Tips & Tricks8 min read

10 MCP Servers That Turn OpenClaw Into a Superagent (Setup Guide Included)

The best MCP servers to connect to your OpenClaw agent — from filesystem access to GitHub, Slack, databases, and beyond. Includes real openclaw.json config examples and step-by-step setup.

Mar 2, 2026
News & Insights8 min read

OpenClaw vs Zapier vs Make: Why AI Agents Are Replacing No-Code Automation in 2026

Zapier charges per task. Make charges per operation. OpenClaw charges for the AI model and nothing else. Here's why AI agents are making traditional no-code automation feel like dial-up internet.

Mar 2, 2026
Stories10 min read

I Gave My AI Agent $100 and 7 Days to Build a Business — Here's What Happened

What happens when you give an OpenClaw AI agent a $100 budget and one week to build a real online business from scratch? We ran the experiment. Here are the results.

Mar 1, 2026
Guides & Tutorials9 min read

How to Vibe Code a Profitable App with OpenClaw + Claude Code (The 2026 Playbook)

Vibe coding is MIT's breakthrough tech of 2026. Here's how to use OpenClaw and Claude Code to go from idea to profitable app — without writing a single line of code yourself.

Mar 1, 2026
Guides & Tutorials6 min read

5 AI Agent Side Hustles You Can Start This Weekend (No Coding Required)

You don't need to be a developer to make money with AI agents. Here are 5 side hustles you can launch this weekend using OpenClaw.

Feb 28, 2026
Guides & Tutorials8 min read

7 Ways to Make Real Money with OpenClaw in 2026

People are building real businesses with AI agents. Here are 7 proven ways to make money with OpenClaw — from freelance automation to selling agent setups.

Feb 28, 2026
Guides & Tutorials7 min read

Multi-Agent Teams: How to Orchestrate AI Agents That Run Your Entire Workflow

Multi-agent AI systems let you deploy teams of specialized agents that work together autonomously. Here's how to build them with OpenClaw.

Feb 28, 2026
News & Insights6 min read

NIST Just Launched AI Agent Standards — Here's What It Means for OpenClaw Users

NIST's new AI Agent Standards Initiative sets the rules for autonomous AI agents. Here's what OpenClaw users need to know about security, interoperability, and what's coming.

Feb 28, 2026
Guides & Tutorials7 min read

What It Actually Feels Like to Have a Personal AI Agent Running Your Life

A personal AI agent handles your email, calendar, briefings, and tasks 24/7. Here's what changes when you stop using ChatGPT and start using OpenClaw.

Feb 28, 2026
Guides & Tutorials7 min read

How Solopreneurs Are Replacing Entire Teams with a Single AI Agent

Solo founders are using AI agents to run operations, sales, support, and content without hiring. Here's the playbook for building a one-person company with OpenClaw.

Feb 28, 2026
News & Insights6 min read

GitHub Agent HQ Just Went Wide — What It Means for OpenClaw Users

GitHub's Agent HQ now lets all Copilot Business and Pro users run Claude, Codex, and Copilot together. Here's what the multi-agent shift means for OpenClaw users.

Feb 27, 2026
News & Insights5 min read

OpenAI Just Raised $110B — What the Agentic AI Investment Wave Means for OpenClaw Users

OpenAI's record $110B raise at a $730B valuation signals the agentic AI era is here. Here's what it means for OpenClaw users and personal AI agents.

Feb 27, 2026
Security8 min read

How to Lock Down Your OpenClaw Agent: The Security Hardening Checklist

After the Meta inbox deletion incident and six new CVEs, OpenClaw security is under the spotlight. Here's the practical hardening checklist every OpenClaw user needs to follow before giving their agent real access.

Feb 25, 2026
Security7 min read

Is That OpenClaw Skill Safe? How to Audit Before You Install

With 5,700+ skills on ClawHub, 396 flagged as malicious and 1,180 as spam, skill safety is critical. Learn the quick audit checklist every OpenClaw user should follow before installing a new skill.

Feb 24, 2026
Guides8 min read

Building Custom Skills for OpenClaw: A Quick Introduction

Learn how to build custom skills for your OpenClaw AI agent. This introduction covers what SKILL.md files are, how they extend your agent's capabilities, and walks through creating your first custom skill from scratch.

Feb 24, 2026
Tips & Tricks9 min read

Build a Hands-Free Content Machine with OpenClaw

Imagine waking up to fresh blog posts, social media content, and newsletter drafts — all created by your AI agent while you slept. Here's how OpenClaw users are building automated content pipelines.

Feb 24, 2026
Tips & Tricks

Automate Your Life: 10 Cron Jobs Every OpenClaw User Should Set Up

Stop doing repetitive tasks manually. These 10 cron jobs will save you hours every week—and they're easier to set up than you think.

Feb 24, 2026
Stories8 min read

How an AI Agent Negotiated an Insurance Claim (And Won)

The incredible true story of an OpenClaw user whose AI agent negotiated an insurance claim entirely via email — and won. What this means for the future of AI agents handling real-world tasks autonomously.

Feb 24, 2026
Tips & Tricks7 min read

How I Replaced My Morning Routine with an AI Agent

Every morning at 7 AM, my OpenClaw agent delivers a personalized briefing: weather, calendar, email highlights, tasks, and news — all before I finish my first cup of coffee. Here's how I set it up.

Feb 24, 2026
Getting Started

OpenClaw Sub-Agents: How to Run Parallel AI Workflows

Stop doing things one at a time. Sub-agents let your OpenClaw run multiple tasks simultaneously—here's how they work.

Feb 24, 2026
Tips & Tricks10 min read

The Best OpenClaw Skills in 2026: A Curated Guide

Discover the top OpenClaw skills for 2026. From communication to development to security, these are the must-have skills that the community swears by. Browse 5,700+ skills on ClawHub or start with our top 10 picks.

Feb 24, 2026
Guides10 min read

Running OpenClaw on a Mac Mini: The Ultimate 24/7 AI Agent Setup

A complete overview of running OpenClaw on a Mac Mini for always-on AI agent operation. Covers hardware considerations, power management, remote access, and tips for keeping your agent running 24/7.

Feb 21, 2026
Tips & Tricks9 min read

Prompt Engineering for AI Agents: It's Not What You Think

Prompt engineering for autonomous AI agents is fundamentally different from prompting a chatbot. Learn how system prompts, skill files, and context management work together in OpenClaw to shape agent behavior.

Feb 19, 2026
Tips & Tricks8 min read

10 Things You Didn't Know OpenClaw Could Automate

Discover 10 creative and practical automation ideas for your OpenClaw AI agent, from email triage and code review to meeting prep, data pipelines, and social media management.

Feb 17, 2026
Tips & Tricks7 min read

SOUL.md Explained: How to Give Your AI Agent a Personality

Learn what SOUL.md is, how it shapes your OpenClaw agent's behavior and personality, and how to craft one that makes your AI assistant truly yours. Includes examples of personality traits, communication styles, and pro tips.

Feb 14, 2026
AI Models6 min read

API Keys Explained: How OpenClaw Connects to LLM Providers

Understand what API keys are, why OpenClaw needs them, how LLM billing works, and how to get keys from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google. A plain-English guide for beginners to AI agent configuration.

Feb 12, 2026
AI Models9 min read

The Best LLM Models for OpenClaw in 2026: Claude, GPT, and Gemini Compared

A comprehensive comparison of the best LLM models for OpenClaw agents in 2026. Compare Claude Opus 4.6, Claude Sonnet 4.6, GPT-4.1, and Gemini 2.5 Pro across performance, cost, and ideal use cases for your AI agent.

Feb 10, 2026
Getting Started10 min read

Getting Started with OpenClaw: A Beginner's Guide (Free)

A free, beginner-friendly walkthrough of setting up OpenClaw from scratch. Learn how to install the platform, configure your first API key, connect a messaging channel, and have your first conversation with your AI agent.

Feb 7, 2026
Getting Started7 min read

OpenClaw vs ChatGPT: Why Power Users Are Switching to AI Agents

A detailed comparison between OpenClaw's autonomous AI agent platform and traditional chatbots like ChatGPT. Learn why power users are moving beyond chat interfaces to always-on agents with tools, memory, and proactive capabilities.

Feb 5, 2026
Getting Started8 min read

What is OpenClaw? The AI Agent That Actually Gets Things Done

Discover OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent platform that goes beyond chatbots. Learn how OpenClaw runs 24/7, connects to your tools, remembers context, and proactively handles tasks — all from your own hardware.

Feb 3, 2026