- Updated: March 24, 2026
- 2 min read
From Clawd.bot to Moltbot to OpenClaw – Our Evolution in the Age of AI Agents
Our Story: From Clawd.bot → Moltbot → OpenClaw
When the project first launched as Clawd.bot, it was a modest experiment in automating simple tasks for developers. As the community grew and the possibilities of AI‑driven automation expanded, the name evolved to Moltbot, reflecting a more flexible, “molting” platform that could shed old limitations and adopt new capabilities.
Today, we are proud to announce the official name OpenClaw. The new name captures the essence of an open, extensible framework that “claws” onto the latest AI‑agent technologies while staying true to the open‑source spirit that has always guided us.
Reassuring Our Existing Users
To everyone who has been with us from the Clawd.bot days, rest assured: nothing you love is disappearing. All existing configurations, integrations, and custom agents will continue to work. We are simply adding a clearer brand and a richer set of features that make it easier to build, share, and deploy AI agents.
Welcome New Visitors
If you are just discovering us, OpenClaw offers a complete toolkit to create intelligent agents that can understand natural language, perform actions, and integrate with your favorite services. Check out our quick‑start guide to get up and running in minutes.
Why the AI‑Agent Hype Matters Now
The world is buzzing about AI agents – from personal assistants to autonomous bots that can manage workflows. OpenClaw is built to ride this wave, providing a modular, open‑source foundation that lets you experiment with the latest large‑language‑model APIs, plug‑in custom logic, and deploy at scale.
What’s Next?
- New OpenClaw Marketplace for sharing agents.
- Enhanced visual editor for non‑technical creators.
- Deep integrations with popular LLM providers.
We’re excited to continue this journey with you. Stay tuned for updates, tutorials, and community events.
— The UBOS Team