The Desktop Interface for OpenClaw AI Agents
Features • Why ClawX • Getting Started • Architecture • Development • Contributing
ClawX bridges the gap between powerful AI agents and everyday users. Built on top of OpenClaw, it transforms command-line AI orchestration into an accessible, beautiful desktop experience—no terminal required.
Whether you're automating workflows, managing AI-powered channels, or scheduling intelligent tasks, ClawX provides the interface you need to harness AI agents effectively.
Building AI agents shouldn't require mastering the command line. ClawX was designed with a simple philosophy: powerful technology deserves an interface that respects your time.
| Challenge | ClawX Solution |
|---|---|
| Complex CLI setup | One-click installation with guided setup wizard |
| Configuration files | Visual settings with real-time validation |
| Process management | Automatic gateway lifecycle management |
| Multiple AI providers | Unified provider configuration panel |
| Skill/plugin installation | Built-in skill marketplace and management |
Complete the entire setup—from installation to your first AI interaction—through an intuitive graphical interface. No terminal commands, no YAML files, no environment variable hunting.
Communicate with AI agents through a modern chat experience. Support for multiple conversation contexts, message history, and rich content rendering with Markdown.
Configure and monitor multiple AI channels simultaneously. Each channel operates independently, allowing you to run specialized agents for different tasks.
Schedule AI tasks to run automatically. Define triggers, set intervals, and let your AI agents work around the clock without manual intervention.
Extend your AI agents with pre-built skills. Browse, install, and manage skills through the integrated skill panel—no package managers required.
Connect to multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, and more) with credentials stored securely in your system's native keychain.
Light mode, dark mode, or system-synchronized themes. ClawX adapts to your preferences automatically.
- Operating System: macOS 11+, Windows 10+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
- Memory: 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
- Storage: 500MB available disk space
Download the latest release for your platform from the Releases page.
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ValueCell-ai/ClawX.git
cd ClawX
# Install dependencies (pnpm recommended)
pnpm install
# Initialize OpenClaw submodule
pnpm openclaw:init
# Start in development mode
pnpm devWhen you launch ClawX for the first time, the Setup Wizard will guide you through:
- Language & Region – Configure your preferred locale
- AI Provider – Enter your API keys for supported providers
- Skill Bundles – Select pre-configured skills for common use cases
- Verification – Test your configuration before entering the main interface
ClawX employs a dual-process architecture that separates UI concerns from AI runtime operations:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ClawX Desktop App │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Electron Main Process │ │
│ │ • Window & application lifecycle management │ │
│ │ • Gateway process supervision │ │
│ │ • System integration (tray, notifications, keychain) │ │
│ │ • Auto-update orchestration │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ │ IPC │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ React Renderer Process │ │
│ │ • Modern component-based UI (React 19) │ │
│ │ • State management with Zustand │ │
│ │ • Real-time WebSocket communication │ │
│ │ • Rich Markdown rendering │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└──────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
│
│ WebSocket (JSON-RPC)
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OpenClaw Gateway │
│ │
│ • AI agent runtime and orchestration │
│ • Message channel management │
│ • Skill/plugin execution environment │
│ • Provider abstraction layer │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
- Process Isolation: The AI runtime operates in a separate process, ensuring UI responsiveness even during heavy computation
- Graceful Recovery: Built-in reconnection logic with exponential backoff handles transient failures automatically
- Secure Storage: API keys and sensitive data leverage the operating system's native secure storage mechanisms
- Hot Reload: Development mode supports instant UI updates without restarting the gateway
Configure a general-purpose AI agent that can answer questions, draft emails, summarize documents, and help with everyday tasks—all from a clean desktop interface.
Set up scheduled agents to monitor news feeds, track prices, or watch for specific events. Results are delivered to your preferred notification channel.
Integrate AI into your development workflow. Use agents to review code, generate documentation, or automate repetitive coding tasks.
Chain multiple skills together to create sophisticated automation pipelines. Process data, transform content, and trigger actions—all orchestrated visually.
- Node.js: 22+ (LTS recommended)
- Package Manager: pnpm 9+ (recommended) or npm
- Git: For submodule management
ClawX/
├── electron/ # Electron main process
│ ├── main/ # Application entry, window management
│ ├── gateway/ # OpenClaw Gateway process manager
│ ├── preload/ # Secure IPC bridge scripts
│ └── utils/ # Utilities (storage, auth, paths)
├── src/ # React renderer process
│ ├── components/ # Reusable UI components
│ │ ├── ui/ # Base components (buttons, inputs)
│ │ ├── layout/ # Layout components (sidebar, header)
│ │ └── common/ # Shared components
│ ├── pages/ # Application pages
│ │ ├── Dashboard/ # Home dashboard
│ │ ├── Chat/ # AI chat interface
│ │ ├── Channels/ # Channel management
│ │ ├── Skills/ # Skill browser & manager
│ │ ├── Cron/ # Scheduled tasks
│ │ └── Settings/ # Configuration panels
│ ├── stores/ # Zustand state stores
│ └── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
├── openclaw/ # OpenClaw submodule
├── resources/ # Static assets (icons, images)
└── tests/ # Test suites
# Development
pnpm dev # Start with hot reload
pnpm dev:electron # Launch Electron directly
# Quality
pnpm lint # Run ESLint
pnpm lint:fix # Auto-fix issues
pnpm typecheck # TypeScript validation
# Testing
pnpm test # Run unit tests
pnpm test:watch # Watch mode
pnpm test:coverage # Generate coverage report
pnpm test:e2e # Run Playwright E2E tests
# Build & Package
pnpm build # Full production build
pnpm package # Package for current platform
pnpm package:mac # Package for macOS
pnpm package:win # Package for Windows
pnpm package:linux # Package for Linux| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Runtime | Electron 33+ |
| UI Framework | React 19 + TypeScript |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui |
| State | Zustand |
| Build | Vite + electron-builder |
| Testing | Vitest + Playwright |
| Animation | Framer Motion |
| Icons | Lucide React |
We welcome contributions from the community! Whether it's bug fixes, new features, documentation improvements, or translations—every contribution helps make ClawX better.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes with clear messages
- Push to your branch
- Open a Pull Request
- Follow the existing code style (ESLint + Prettier)
- Write tests for new functionality
- Update documentation as needed
- Keep commits atomic and descriptive
ClawX is built on the shoulders of excellent open-source projects:
- OpenClaw – The AI agent runtime
- Electron – Cross-platform desktop framework
- React – UI component library
- shadcn/ui – Beautifully designed components
- Zustand – Lightweight state management
ClawX is released under the MIT License. You're free to use, modify, and distribute this software.
Built with ❤️ by the ValueCell Team
