QClaw &
OpenClaw
The Complete Guide
QClaw is Tencent's productized version of OpenClaw β the open-source AI agent with 247k+ GitHub stars. Official macOS downloads are now open, while Windows is marked "coming soon." Whether you're a developer or non-technical user, qclaw.run has everything you need to get started.
$ curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | sh
β OpenClaw installed successfully
$ openclaw start
π¦ Agent running Β· connected Β· listening...
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01 Β· Foundation
What is QClaw / OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hosted AI agent that runs on your own machine. Unlike ChatGPT β which only answers questions β OpenClaw actually does things. It connects to messaging apps you already use (WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, QQ) and can execute tasks autonomously: clear your inbox, book appointments, write and push code, negotiate deals β while you sleep.
Created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger in November 2025, it exploded to 247,000 GitHub stars in January 2026 β one of the fastest-growing open-source repos in history.
π¦ What is OpenClaw?
An open-source, locally-hosted AI agent framework. Unlike ChatGPT, OpenClaw doesn't just answer questions β it takes real actions: clears your inbox, manages your calendar, writes code, negotiates deals. It receives commands via messaging apps already on your phone and runs tasks silently on your computer.
π QClaw = Tencent's OpenClaw
QClaw is Tencent's one-click launcher for OpenClaw. macOS downloads are now publicly available, with Windows listed as coming soon. No command line required β install, scan a QR code, and your AI agent is live in WeChat and QQ within 3 minutes.
Install QClaw or OpenClaw
QClaw one-click setup. macOS live now, Windows coming soon. WeChat binding in 30 seconds.
OpenClaw Skills Guide
What is SKILL.md? How to write one. The 10 best skills to install first.
Customize Your AI Agent
Customize your agent's personality, memory, and behavioral rules with SOUL.md.
OpenClaw & QClaw News
Track OpenClaw releases, QClaw updates, and ecosystem news. Updated weekly.
Connect QClaw to WeChat
Step-by-step: bind WeChat to QClaw. Remote control your AI agent from your phone.
OpenClaw vs AutoGPT (2026)
vs AutoGPT, Claude Code, Cursor, Manus. When to use which tool.
02 Β· Latest
News & Updates
Tracking OpenClaw & QClaw developments in real time. Updated weekly.
10
QClaw Opens macOS Downloads
Official site now provides macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel) download links. Windows remains marked as coming soon.
14
Creator Joins OpenAI β Project Transitions to Foundation
Peter Steinberger announces he's joining OpenAI. OpenClaw transitions to an independent open-source foundation.
2026
247k GitHub Stars β One of History's Fastest-Growing Repos
OpenClaw surpasses 247,000 stars β one of the fastest-growing open-source repos in GitHub history.
8
Shenzhen Gov Releases 'Lobster Ten' Policy Draft
Shenzhen Longgang district releases draft policy supporting OpenClaw / OPC development.
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