Moltbot is a self-hosted AI assistant that runs on your machines, connects to messaging platforms, performs actions, and maintains persistent memory. It was renamed from Clawdbot due to trademark concerns.
* **What it is:** Moltbot is an AI assistant designed to run locally on your machines (macOS, Windows, Linux) offering privacy and customization. It differs from cloud-based services.
* **How it works:** It connects to various messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, etc.) allowing interaction via chat.
* **Capabilities:** Moltbot can perform actions beyond answering questions – automating tasks, running scripts, scheduling jobs, browsing the web, and integrating with other services via plugins.
* **Key Feature: Persistent Memory:** Unlike many bots, Moltbot remembers past interactions, providing a tailored and consistent experience.
* **Name Change:** The project was renamed from Clawdbot to Moltbot due to trademark concerns with Anthropic’s Claude.