MoltBot Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Renamed to OpenClaw

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0800

If you have been seeing “MoltBot” pop up across tech communities and wondering what all the fuss is about, this article is for you.

In one sentence: MoltBot (now renamed OpenClaw) is an open-source personal AI agent that runs on your own machine, takes commands through Telegram, WhatsApp, and other chat platforms, and actually executes tasks on your computer.

It is not just another chatbot. It is an AI assistant that can take action. Below, we will break down exactly what MoltBot is, how it works, and whether you should use it.

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MoltBot Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Renamed to OpenClaw