Question & Answer
Is OpenClaw the same as Clawdbot?
TechCrunch describes Clawdbot as a previous name for the agent now called OpenClaw (with an intermediate rename to Moltbot). For definitive project history, prefer primary documentation if available.
Why people ask this
Users want a definitive mapping after seeing older tutorials or posts.
Key points
- TechCrunch reports Clawdbot as an earlier name in the OpenClaw lineage.
- Use dates when reading old tutorials to avoid mixing projects.
- Avoid unofficial installers and verify sources.
Sources
Note: Sources can change over time. This page reflects what was publicly documented at the time of writing.
For the full overview, read What is Moltbook?