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$5 AI Agent on ESP32

Your Personal AI, No Cloud Required

Open-source AI agent platform running on ESP32 microcontrollers. 40+ tools, multi-channel communication, half a watt of power.

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ESP-Claw Live Demo
Simulated
ESP-Claw Agent v2.1.0 connected. Tools: dht_read, mqtt_publish, ir_send, servo_set, timer_set, telegram_send, system_info
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$5
BOM Cost
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400KB
SRAM Only
⚡
0.5W
Power Draw
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40+
Extensible Tools
Why OpenClaw

AI That Runs on Your Terms

No cloud lock-in. No subscriptions. Just a $5 chip that gives you a personal AI agent you truly own.

Privacy by Design

Runs entirely on your device. Your conversations never leave your network unless you choose a cloud AI provider.

Streaming JSON Parser

Processes AI responses token-by-token with just 400KB of RAM. No buffering the entire response — acts as it reads.

SOUL.md Personality

Define your AI agent's personality in plain Markdown. Easy to read, easy to share, easy to customize.

40+ Tools Built-In

GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI, servos, sensors, IR remote, MQTT, HTTP, Telegram, Discord — all ready to use.

Browser Flash

Flash firmware directly from Chrome — no IDE, no toolchain, no drivers. Just click and go.

Multi-Channel

Talk to your agent via Telegram, Discord, Slack, or MQTT. One device, many interfaces.

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Platform Family

Choose Your Platform

Four variants for different needs and skill levels

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Dead Simple

Define Your AI in Markdown

SOUL.md is the personality file for your AI agent. It's just Markdown — readable, shareable, forkable. No JSON configs, no YAML hell.

  • Plain text personality definition
  • Hot-reload without reflashing
  • Share and remix with the community
  • Version control with Git
SOUL.md 
# My Home Assistant

You are a helpful home assistant running on
an ESP32 microcontroller in the living room.

## Personality
- Friendly and concise
- Proactive about comfort
- Always mention energy savings

## Tools You Have
- Temperature & humidity sensor (DHT22)
- IR blaster for AC control
- Smart light control via MQTT
- Motion sensor on GPIO 34

## Rules
- If temperature > 28°C, suggest turning on AC
- If no motion for 30min, suggest turning off lights
- Always respond in the user's language
Getting Started

Up and Running in 5 Minutes

01

Flash Firmware

One-click browser flash — no toolchain needed

02

Connect Wi-Fi

Configure via captive portal

03

Bind Channel

Set up Telegram, Discord, or MQTT

04

Talk to Your AI

Send a message and get a response

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