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Why it matters: Requires technical setup — daemon management, API key configuration, and CLI familiarity
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Why it matters: Full system access means misconfigured guardrails could lead to unintended actions
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Why it matters: Currently macOS and Linux only — no Windows support for the daemon
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Why it matters: Resource consumption: running multiple subagents with capable models generates significant API costs
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OpenClaw includes autonomy guardrails with Green (auto), Yellow (confirm first), and Red (manual only) tiers. Configure AUTONOMY_POLICY.md to set which actions require confirmation. Safety depends on your configuration — the agent can do anything your user account can.
OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-4o), Anthropic (Claude Opus, Sonnet, Haiku), Google (Gemini), and any OpenAI-compatible API. Different models can be assigned to different tasks. Model selection is configurable per session and per subagent.
OpenClaw runs locally with real system access — file editing, dev tools, infrastructure management. Cloud platforms run in sandboxed environments. OpenClaw is for technical users wanting genuine AI operation; cloud platforms for web-based chat with predefined capabilities.
Yes. Through multi-channel messaging, different people can reach the agent on different platforms with separate session contexts. Sensitive information can be restricted to the primary user's direct messages.
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Last verified March 2026