# OpenClaw Integration (formerly ClawdBot, MoltBot)

> Get instant push notifications from your OpenClaw AI assistant directly to your phone using Pocket Alert CLI. Learn how to connect OpenClaw (formerly ClawdBot, MoltBot) in minutes.

*29.01.2026*

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## Meet OpenClaw: Your 24/7 AI Employee

**OpenClaw** (formerly known as **ClawdBot** and **MoltBot**) is an open-source AI assistant that lives in your messaging apps — WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and more. Think of it as a smart employee you can text anytime to manage emails, edit documents, push code, check your calendar, and automate countless tasks.

Unlike cloud-based assistants, OpenClaw runs on your own hardware (Mac Mini, VPS, or old laptop), keeping your data private and secure. With persistent memory and customizable skills, it learns about you and your workflows to become more helpful over time.

## Pocket Alert Skill for OpenClaw

We created an official skill that connects OpenClaw with Pocket Alert. The skill uses the **[Pocket Alert CLI](https://info.pocketalert.app/cli.html)** to send push notifications from your OpenClaw directly to your phone.

**Skill page:** [https://www.clawhub.ai/Akellacom/pocketalert](https://www.clawhub.ai/Akellacom/pocketalert)

## What You Can Do

With this integration, OpenClaw can send you push notifications when:

- Important tasks are completed
- Errors or issues need your attention
- Scheduled jobs finish running
- Long-running processes complete
- Critical events happen (even when chat apps are muted)

## Setup Guide

### Step 1: Create API Key in Pocket Alert

1. Open the [Pocket Alert web app](https://pocketalert.app) and sign in
2. Go to **Settings** → **API Keys**
3. Click **Create API Key**
4. Give it a name (e.g., "OpenClaw")
5. **Copy the API key** – you'll need it in Step 3

### Step 2: Install Pocket Alert CLI

Install the CLI on the machine where OpenClaw is running.

**macOS / Linux:**
```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PocketAlert/cli/main/install.sh | sh
```

Or with Homebrew: `brew install pocketalert/tap/pocketalert`

**Windows:**
Download [pocketalert_windows_amd64.zip](https://github.com/PocketAlert/cli/releases/latest/download/pocketalert_windows_amd64.zip), unzip it and add the folder to your PATH.

### Step 3: Authenticate CLI

Run the authentication command with your API key from Step 1:

```bash
pocketalert auth
```

Paste the key at the prompt. It is stored in `~/.pocketalert/config.json`; on servers you can set `POCKETALERT_API_KEY` instead.

To verify everything works:
```bash
pocketalert profile
```

### Step 4: Install the Skill in OpenClaw

Now install the Pocket Alert skill from [ClawHub](https://www.clawhub.ai/Akellacom/pocketalert):

1. Open your OpenClaw chat (Telegram, WhatsApp, or Discord)
2. Use the ClawHub command to install the skill:
   ```
   /skill install Akellacom/pocketalert
   ```
   
   Or ask OpenClaw:
   ```
   Install the Pocket Alert skill from ClawHub
   ```

3. The skill will be downloaded and installed automatically

### Step 5: Test the Integration

Once installed, ask OpenClaw to send a test notification:

```
Send me a test notification through Pocket Alert
```

Or use the skill directly:
```
Use the pocketalert skill to send "Hello from OpenClaw!"
```

You should receive the notification on your phone instantly!

## Usage Examples

After setup, you can ask OpenClaw to notify you in natural language:

- *"Send me a notification when you finish analyzing my emails"*
- *"Notify me if the server backup fails"*
- *"Alert me when the report is ready"*
- *"Send a push notification when deployment is complete"*

Or combine with other OpenClaw capabilities:
- *"Check my calendar every morning at 8 AM and send me a briefing via Pocket Alert"*
- *"Monitor CPU usage and alert me if it goes above 80%"*
- *"Send me a daily summary of completed tasks every evening"*

## Security & Privacy

- **Local execution**: OpenClaw runs on your hardware, not in the cloud
- **Secure storage**: API keys stored with permissions `600` in `~/.pocketalert/config.json`
- **HTTPS only**: All API communications are encrypted
- **Data ownership**: Your data stays yours — no third-party access

## About OpenClaw

OpenClaw (previously ClawdBot, MoltBot) is an open-source project by Peter Steinberger and the community. It has rapidly gained popularity among developers, productivity enthusiasts, and automation fans for its flexibility and power.

Key features:
-  **Multiple AI models**: Works with Claude, GPT-4, and other LLMs
-  **Multi-platform**: WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack support
-  **Extensible**: Easy-to-create custom skills via ClawHub
-  **Persistent memory**: Remembers context across conversations
-  **Scheduled tasks**: Cron jobs and reminders
-  **Self-hosted**: Your data, your control