crawbot

Overview

CrawBot 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, CrawBot provides the interface you need to harness AI agents effectively.

CrawBot comes pre-configured with best-practice model providers and natively supports Windows as well as multi-language settings. Of course, you can also fine-tune advanced configurations via Settings → Advanced → Developer Mode.

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Why CrawBot

Building AI agents shouldn't require mastering the command line. CrawBot was designed with a simple philosophy: powerful technology deserves an interface that respects your time.

| Challenge | CrawBot 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 |

OpenClaw Inside

CrawBot is built directly upon the official OpenClaw core. Instead of requiring a separate installation, we embed the runtime within the application to provide a seamless "battery-included" experience.

We are committed to maintaining strict alignment with the upstream OpenClaw project, ensuring that you always have access to the latest capabilities, stability improvements, and ecosystem compatibility provided by the official releases.

Features

🎯 Zero Configuration Barrier

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.

💬 Intelligent Chat Interface

Communicate with AI agents through a modern chat experience. Support for multiple conversation contexts, message history, and rich content rendering with Markdown.

📡 Multi-Channel Management

Configure and monitor multiple AI channels simultaneously. Each channel operates independently, allowing you to run specialized agents for different tasks.

⏰ Cron-Based Automation

Schedule AI tasks to run automatically. Define triggers, set intervals, and let your AI agents work around the clock without manual intervention.

🧩 Extensible Skill System

Extend your AI agents with pre-built skills. Browse, install, and manage skills through the integrated skill panel—no package managers required.

🔐 Secure Provider Integration

Connect to multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, and more) with credentials stored securely in your system's native keychain.

🌙 Adaptive Theming

Light mode, dark mode, or system-synchronized themes. CrawBot adapts to your preferences automatically.

Getting Started

System Requirements

• Operating System: macOS 11+, Windows 10+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
• Memory: 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
• Storage: 1GB available disk space

Installation

Pre-built Releases (Recommended)

Download the latest release for your platform from the Releases page.

Build from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Neurons-ai/CrawBot.git
cd CrawBot

# Initialize the project
pnpm run init

# Start in development mode
pnpm dev

First Launch

When you launch CrawBot for the first time, the Setup Wizard will guide you through:

1. Language & Region – Configure your preferred locale
2. AI Provider – Enter your API keys for supported providers
3. Skill Bundles – Select pre-configured skills for common use cases
4. Verification – Test your configuration before entering the main interface

Architecture

CrawBot employs a dual-process architecture that separates UI concerns from AI runtime operations:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        CrawBot 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                                    │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Design Principles

• 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

Use Cases

🤖 Personal AI Assistant

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.

📊 Automated Monitoring

Set up scheduled agents to monitor news feeds, track prices, or watch for specific events. Results are delivered to your preferred notification channel.

💻 Developer Productivity

Integrate AI into your development workflow. Use agents to review code, generate documentation, or automate repetitive coding tasks.

🔄 Workflow Automation

Chain multiple skills together to create sophisticated automation pipelines. Process data, transform content, and trigger actions—all orchestrated visually.

Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js: 22+ (LTS recommended)
• Package Manager: pnpm 9+ (recommended) or npm

Project Structure

CrawBot/
├── 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