OpenClaw
The open-source gateway that powers Ampere
OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hosted gateway for AI agents. It connects chat apps like Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, WhatsApp, and more to an always-available AI assistant.
OpenClaw is powerful, but it can be hard to set up and manage yourself. Ampere gives you an easier and more secure managed way to run OpenClaw.
What OpenClaw Does
OpenClaw can help power:
- chat from multiple apps and channels
- persistent assistant sessions
- tool use and file work
- installable skills
- scheduled tasks and background work
- workspace-based memory and instructions
- local or server-hosted assistant workflows
Important Workspace Files
OpenClaw uses simple Markdown files in the workspace to shape how the assistant behaves.
AGENTS.md
Operating rules for the assistant, including how it should work, remember context, and handle tasks.
SOUL.md
The assistant's voice, tone, style, opinions, and boundaries.
TOOLS.md
Local notes about tools, setup, commands, and environment-specific conventions.
HEARTBEAT.md
Optional checklist for proactive periodic check-ins and background attention.
IDENTITY.md
The assistant's name, vibe, and identity details.
These files make OpenClaw feel more personal than a normal chatbot, because the assistant can keep durable instructions and memory in plain files.
Learn More
OpenClaw is open source on GitHub: