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Ask HN: Is OpenClaw Still Worth Exploring or Is It So Last Year?

2 points by AbstractH24 ↗ HN
Leaning into automation for tasks in my own life. Repurposed an old 2017 intent MacBook to be an always on computer and for the moment it’s just fine.

Most of what I’ve done so far is deterministic and has no need for AI. But wondering if I should explore OpenClaw next. I never leaned in when it was all the headlines last year.

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stefangordon
It wasn't really worth exploring last year either.

For your use case n8n may be a good fit, and Claude or Codex will be happy to set it up for you.

If you want this "messenger interface with computers for the agents" feature set Grok Bot is quite good and effortless to use. With Tailscale configured on its personal VM it can connect to machines on your network easily.

rvz
I have asked multiple times on who is making money on OpenClaw directly other than the service providers.

It is clear that almost no-one is and it appears to be a hyped-up fad.

verdverm
Does the point need to be a making money? I know some people who use intercommunicating agents (claw style) to automate boring personal life stuff like staying on top of their bills or researching a vacation
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