NanoClaw is a lightweight, open-source alternative to OpenClaw from NanoCo.
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It keeps the codebase small enough to read, runs every agent session in its own Docker container that only sees the folders you mount, and lets you message your agent from WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack and other apps.
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Each session runs in an isolated Docker container on macOS, Linux or Windows via WSL2
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Built on Anthropic's Claude Agent SDK, with Codex and other providers as add-ons
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WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Teams, iMessage, Matrix, email and more, added on demand
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Per-agent memory, workspace and `CLAUDE.md`
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Scheduled tasks with optional script gates
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Credential gateway that keeps keys outside the agent container
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Setup script `nanoclaw.sh` that uses Claude Code to recover from failed steps
Open Source
NanoClaw is free and open source under the MIT license. It runs on your Anthropic credential through the Claude Agent SDK by default, so Claude usage or plan fees apply; other providers such as Codex are optional add-ons.
Best for
Developers who want an OpenClaw-style assistant they can fully read, fork and customize, with container isolation by default.
Not ideal for
Users without Docker or an Anthropic account, or anyone who wants a ready-made app rather than a fork they customize.
A small, security-minded personal agent with strong adoption and an active company behind it.
v2026.10.0 is the latest stable release (October 9, 2026), and v2026.11.0-beta.1 followed on November 9, 2026; NanoCo raised a $12 million seed round in 2026.
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Is NanoClaw free?+
Yes - NanoClaw is Open Source. NanoClaw is free and open source under the MIT license. It runs on your Anthropic credential through the Claude Agent SDK by default, so Claude usage or plan fees apply; other providers such as Codex are optional add-ons.
Is NanoClaw open source?+
Yes - NanoClaw is open source. NanoClaw is free and open source under the MIT license. It runs on your Anthropic credential through the Claude Agent SDK by default, so Claude usage or plan fees apply; other providers such as Codex are optional add-ons.
Who is NanoClaw best for?+
Developers who want an OpenClaw-style assistant they can fully read, fork and customize, with container isolation by default.
Who is NanoClaw not ideal for?+
Users without Docker or an Anthropic account, or anyone who wants a ready-made app rather than a fork they customize.
What are the best NanoClaw alternatives?+
The closest NanoClaw alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, OpenHuman - all listed under Personal AI Agents.
Who makes NanoClaw?+
NanoClaw is developed by NanoCo. It is listed in the Personal AI Agents category on ai.dosa.dev.
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