OpenClaw is an open-source project that allows users to build and control AI agents. It provides a gateway for building agents and can be integrated with messaging apps such as Telegram. The article details the setup process, capabilities, and potential risks of using OpenClaw.
OpenClaw utilizes "skills" (packages of tools and instructions) and a "SOUL.md" file to define the agent's behavior and personality. The agent stores conversation history to improve its responses over time.
OpenClaw utilizes "skills" (packages of tools and instructions) and a "SOUL.md" file to define the agent's behavior and personality. The agent stores conversation history to improve its responses over time.
This article details how to use OpenClaw, an open-source framework, to build a personal assistant. It covers the setup, configuration, and basic usage of OpenClaw, focusing on its ability to connect to various tools and services to perform tasks like sending emails, browsing the web, and executing commands. The guide provides a practical walkthrough for creating a customized AI assistant tailored to individual needs.
An in-depth look at Clawdbot, an open-source AI agent that runs locally and integrates with messaging apps, offering a highly customizable and powerful personal assistant experience. The article details the author's experience setting up and using Clawdbot, its capabilities, and the potential implications for the future of apps and digital assistants.
Thorium is a Chromium-based browser that prioritizes speed and efficiency by stripping back unnecessary Google services and optimizing performance. It offers faster page loads, smoother scrolling, and lower CPU usage compared to Chrome, but has less frequent updates and potential DRM limitations.
Logward is an open-source log collector and viewer designed for small environments like home labs. It offers a modern interface and supports Sigma rules for log detection and alerting.
The author details their journey from commercial smart speakers like Google Nest and Amazon Echo to building custom open-source voice assistants using ESP32-based hardware, ESPHome, and Home Assistant, highlighting benefits like privacy, control, and cost savings.
OpenAI releases gpt-oss-safeguard, an open-source AI model for content moderation that allows developers to define their own safety policies instead of relying on pre-trained models. It operates by reasoning about content based on custom policies, offering a more flexible and nuanced approach to moderation.
A complete and free guide to setting up and running your own mail server on Debian 12, focusing on independence and control over your email service.
Simon Willison discusses Toad, a new terminal coding assistant built by Will McGugan using Textual. It aims to improve upon existing tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI by avoiding flicker and offering better interaction with terminal output. Toad is currently in private preview, available through GitHub sponsorship.
The author details their transition from Pocket to Karakeep, a self-hosted, open-source alternative for saving and reading articles later. They discuss the benefits of owning your data and the features of Karakeep, including RSS integration and AI-powered tagging.
