nanoclaw
Personal Assistants · Free + paid
Lightweight OpenClaw alternative running inside Apple containers for sandboxing
At a glance
- Made by
- NanoCo
- Korean
- UI in Korean
- Available on
- Mac, Windows, CLI
- Open source
- MIT
- GitHub
- 30,939 stars · MIT
What is nanoclaw?
NanoClaw is a lightweight, open-source personal AI agent that runs on your own computer. It connects to the messengers you choose, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Discord, and runs each active session in an isolated Docker container. Credentials go through the OneCLI Agent Vault by default, so the agent never holds the original API keys. The default provider is Claude, and Codex, OpenCode, and Ollama can be configured per agent group. It is described as offering the same core features as OpenClaw with a much smaller codebase.
- Connect multiple messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, etc.)
- Docker container isolation per session
- Separate workspace, memory, and credentials per agent group
- Scheduled tasks (morning briefings, weekly reviews, etc.)
- Add channels, providers, and tools through skills
- Credential protection with OneCLI Agent Vault
- Provider selection (Claude by default; Codex, OpenCode, Ollama)
Who uses nanoclaw and for what
- An individual asks for topic research and summaries through a messenger
- Delegate recurring tasks such as notifications and regular updates
- Use as a personal assistant that remembers preferences and work details
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (MIT open source, free; model usage fees are separate and paid to the provider)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to nanoclaw (alternatives)
nanoclaw vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nanoclaw | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | Yes | — | Yes |
| cashclaw | Free + paid | 0 | 13 | Yes | — | No |
| ClawWork | Free + paid | 0 | 13 | — | — | — |
| denchclaw | Free + paid | 0 | 13 | Yes | $99/mo | No |
| ghostclaw | Free + paid | 0 | 13 | Yes | — | No |
4 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: denchclaw ($99/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
nanoclaw on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 26 AI tools in the Personal Assistants field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #11 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use nanoclaw for free?
Yes (MIT open source, free; model usage fees are separate and paid to the provider). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of nanoclaw?
Tools that do the same job, such as cashclaw, ClawWork, denchclaw, ghostclaw, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use nanoclaw in Korean?
UI in Korean
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.