Moltbot
The AI That Actually Does Things
Moltbot is an open-source, self-hosted personal AI assistant that goes beyond simple conversation. Execute real automation tasks—email management, smart home control, meeting scheduling, 50+ platform integrations—while maintaining privacy through local execution.
What is Moltbot？
Moltbot is a revolutionary open-source personal AI assistant created by Peter Steinberger (@steipete). It's not just a chatbot—Moltbot is "Claude with hands", an AI agent that can actually execute tasks.
Moltbot brings the power of Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5 model to your device, allowing you to interact with AI through natural language to complete various complex tasks. From automating daily work to smart trading, Moltbot can handle it all.
One of the Fastest Growing Open Source Projects on GitHub
Gained 60,000+ stars in just a few weeks
nof1.ai & Moltbot Partnership
Incorporating best practices from Alpha Arena trading seasons
Local-First, Privacy-Focused
All data stored locally, complete control over your privacy
The Lobster Way
Moltbot follows "The Lobster Way"—constantly molting and evolving, continuously improving. Each update makes Moltbot more powerful.
Moltbot What CanDo For You
Moltbot is not just a chatbot, it's an AI assistant that can actually execute tasks
Multi-Platform Messaging
Moltbot supports WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, WeChat, Signal, iMessage, and 13+ messaging platforms, unifying all your conversations in one place.
Browser Control
Moltbot can control a dedicated Chrome/Chromium browser to automate web operations, data scraping, and online tasks for you.
Voice Interaction
Voice Wake and Talk Mode let you interact with Moltbot hands-free through voice commands, getting help anytime, anywhere.
Live Canvas
Agent-driven visual workspace where Moltbot can create charts, presentations, and interactive content.
Task Automation
Support for Cron scheduled tasks, Webhooks, and Gmail Pub/Sub, letting Moltbot automatically handle repetitive work.
Mobile Device Integration
iOS/Android device node support with camera and screen recording, letting Moltbot "see" your world.
Persistent Memory
Moltbot has persistent memory, remembering your preferences, conversation history, and context for a personalized experience.
50+ Integrations
From file systems to APIs, Moltbot provides 50+ pre-built integrations with unlimited possibilities.
Moltbot Trading Assistant
In partnership with nof1.ai, incorporating Alpha Arena best practices for intelligent trading
Hyperliquid Native Execution
Direct integration with Hyperliquid L1, achieving sub-second execution on perpetuals (crypto) and spot (stock/commodity synthetics).
1-2% Risk Management Rules
Hardcoded risk management guardrails cover LLM hallucinations. Moltbot cannot open positions exceeding 2% of account equity, ensuring survival during volatility.
"Don't Catch Falling Knives" Strategy
Trend-following constraints ensure trades only execute when aligned with higher timeframe moving averages, avoiding counter-trend trading.
Market Sentiment Monitoring
Continuously scans high-influence X (Twitter) accounts, tracks macro events and political developments, filtering noise to identify real Alpha.
Self-Improvement Loop
Records expected vs actual outcomes for each trade, dynamically adjusting strategy weights. Strategies with three consecutive failures get "benched".
Human-in-the-Loop
Configurable permissions: small trades execute automatically, large trades require human approval via Telegram buttons. Proactive alerts before major events to adjust risk parameters.
You are the CIO, Moltbot is your Chief Trader
Pre-loaded with system prompts and logic constraints from top Alpha Arena bots, including risk-averse parameters from winning Qwen/Claude architectures.
Moltbot Is Everywhere
Cross-operating system, cross-messaging platform, Moltbot is always at your service
Operating Systems
Messaging Platforms
Moltbot Security Architecture
Local-first, security-designed, user-controlled
Encrypted Key Storage
API keys are stored in a local encrypted vault (~/.clawd/vault), never uploaded to any server.
DM Access Control
Unknown senders receive a pairing code and must get explicit approval before interacting with Moltbot.
Sandbox Mode
Non-primary sessions can run in isolated Docker containers with limited access to sensitive operations.
Full Transparency
Open source code, MIT license, all operations auditable, no hidden features.
Security Notice
While Moltbot implements multiple layers of security, any AI assistant with system access requires careful use. We recommend testing in a sandbox environment and regularly reviewing Moltbot's operation logs.
Install Moltbot
Just a few commands to launch your personal AI assistant
System Requirements
Ensure Node.js 22 or higher is installed
node --version # Requires v22+Click to copyInstall Moltbot Globally
Use npm to install the latest version of Moltbot
npm install -g moltbot@latestClick to copyRun the Onboarding Wizard
The wizard will help you configure Gateway, workspace, channels, and skills
moltbot onboard --install-daemonClick to copyStart Using
Moltbot is ready! Start chatting through your favorite messaging platform
Minimal Configuration
Configure in ~/.clawdbot/moltbot.json:
{
"agent": {
"model": "anthropic/claude-opus-4-5"
}
}Cost Options
- •Free Tier: Use provided Anthropic Pro/Max tokens
- •Bring Your Own API: Use your own API key
Questions About Moltbot
What makes Moltbot different from other AI assistants?
Moltbot is not just a chatbot. It's "Claude with hands"—an AI agent that can actually execute tasks. It can control browsers, manage files, execute code, make trades, and more, all while maintaining local-first privacy protection.
Is Moltbot free?
Moltbot is open source software (MIT license), completely free to use. You can use provided Anthropic Pro/Max tokens, or use your own API key.
Is Moltbot's trading feature safe?
Moltbot trading assistant has strict risk controls built in, including 2% maximum position limits, trend-following constraints, and Human-in-the-Loop approval. But all investments carry risk, please use with caution.
Is my data safe?
Moltbot uses a local-first architecture, all data and keys are stored on your device. The code is fully open source and auditable, with no hidden data collection.
Why is it called Moltbot?
Moltbot was originally named Clawdbot but was renamed due to trademark issues. "Molt" means to shed shell, symbolizing continuous evolution and improvement. The lobster is the project's mascot.
How do I get help?
You can submit issues on the GitHub repository, join the Discord community, or check the documentation. The Moltbot community is active and friendly, always welcoming new members.
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