Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about deploying AI assistants with getclaw.
Platform Basics
What is getclaw?
getclaw is a managed platform for deploying AI assistants into messaging channels. You configure an assistant by choosing an AI model (Claude, GPT, Gemini, or OpenRouter), defining a persona, and attaching skills. Then you deploy it to Telegram, Slack, or Discord and manage it with post-launch controls including live logs, file editing, access management, and redeployment. getclaw is built on OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent framework.
Who is getclaw for?
getclaw is built for founders, product leaders, and small teams who want to deploy AI assistants without managing infrastructure. It is useful for anyone who needs assistants operating in real communication channels (Telegram, Slack, Discord) with persistent memory and proactive behavior — not just a website chatbot widget.
Do I need coding experience to use getclaw?
No. getclaw provides a web dashboard where you configure your assistant, connect your messaging channels, and deploy with a single click. No coding, no servers, and no infrastructure to manage. For developers, getclaw also offers a REST API for programmatic assistant lifecycle management.
What is OpenClaw and how does getclaw use it?
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent framework with over 247,000 GitHub stars. getclaw is built on top of OpenClaw, leveraging its Gateway architecture (one agent, many channels), Skills system (extensible capabilities), and local-first memory. getclaw adds managed hosting on Cloudflare Workers, a web dashboard, REST API, and operational controls so teams can use OpenClaw without managing infrastructure.
Does getclaw offer a free trial?
Yes. Both the Starter and Managed plans include a 7-day free trial. Your assistant becomes available as soon as checkout is confirmed, and you can cancel from your account settings before the first billing date if it is not a fit.
How long does it take to deploy an AI assistant with getclaw?
Under 5 minutes. Choose a persona or create your own, select an AI model, connect your messaging channel (Telegram, Slack, or Discord), configure memory and skills, and click deploy. Your assistant goes live on Cloudflare Workers immediately with zero cold starts.
Channels & AI Models
What channels can I deploy a getclaw assistant to?
getclaw supports deployment to Telegram, Slack, and Discord. Each assistant is deployed as a native bot on the chosen platform, so users interact with it directly in the channels they already use. A single assistant can be deployed to multiple channels simultaneously.
Which AI models does getclaw support?
getclaw supports Claude by Anthropic, GPT by OpenAI, Gemini by Google, xAI (Grok), Groq, Mistral, and any model available through OpenRouter. You bring your own API key for full cost control, or use the Managed plan which includes AI credits.
Can I use getclaw with WhatsApp?
WhatsApp is not currently supported. getclaw deploys AI assistants to Telegram, Slack, and Discord. WhatsApp integration is on the roadmap. If WhatsApp support is important for your use case, contact support to be notified when it becomes available.
Does getclaw support voice assistants?
getclaw is currently text-based. Assistants communicate through text messages on Telegram, Slack, and Discord. Voice input/output is not supported at this time. For voice-based workflows, consider pairing getclaw with a voice-to-text service that forwards transcriptions to your assistant's channel.
Can I switch AI models after deploying?
Yes. You can change the AI model powering your assistant at any time from the web dashboard or via the REST API. Redeploy takes effect immediately. Your assistant's memory and configuration persist across model changes.
Can I deploy a Claude-powered bot to Telegram?
Yes. getclaw lets you deploy Claude (Anthropic) as a native Telegram bot. You bring your Anthropic API key (Starter plan) or use the Managed plan which includes Claude credits. The assistant runs on Cloudflare Workers with persistent memory, heartbeat workflows, and full operational controls.
Can I deploy a GPT-powered bot to Slack?
Yes. getclaw supports deploying GPT (OpenAI) models as native Slack bots. Connect your Slack workspace, choose GPT as the model, and deploy. The assistant inherits all getclaw features: memory, heartbeat, skills, and post-launch controls.
Features & Capabilities
What are heartbeat workflows in getclaw?
Heartbeat workflows let you schedule proactive tasks for your AI assistant. Instead of only responding when a user messages, the assistant can run recurring tasks on a schedule — daily news digests, weekly performance reports, lead follow-up reminders, or competitor monitoring summaries. You configure heartbeat instructions and frequency, and the assistant executes them automatically.
What are the pre-built AI assistant personas available on getclaw?
getclaw offers six ready-to-deploy personas: (1) LinkedIn Influencer — ghostwriting, hooks, audience growth; (2) OpenClaw — a blank-slate starter for custom workflows; (3) Sales Representative — outreach, deal qualification, objection handling; (4) Customer Support — troubleshooting, de-escalation, step-by-step guides; (5) Software Developer — code generation, reviews, debugging; (6) Personal Coach — goals, habits, accountability. Each persona is fully customizable after deployment.
Does getclaw support persistent memory?
Yes. Assistants retain context across conversations and sessions. A customer who messages on Monday can continue the conversation on Friday without repeating context. Memory is stored per-assistant in isolated storage and persists across redeployments.
Can I extend my assistant with custom skills?
Yes. getclaw uses the OpenClaw skills ecosystem. You can attach pre-built skills, tools, and plugins to extend your assistant's capabilities without writing code. Skills can access external APIs, databases, file storage, and more.
Does getclaw support browser automation?
Yes. Every plan includes 120 minutes of browser automation per month. Assistants can interact with web pages, fill forms, extract data, and perform web-based tasks as part of their workflows.
Pricing & Billing
How much does getclaw cost?
getclaw has three plans. The Starter plan is $20/month — you bring your own API key and get 1 assistant. The Managed plan is $25/month with AI credits included and 1 assistant. Both plans include 100 free emails/month, 120 minutes of browser automation/month, and unlimited web search. Custom Claw offers unlimited assistants, custom email volume, dedicated support, custom skill development, and custom integrations.
What is the total cost of running a getclaw assistant?
Your total cost is the getclaw platform fee ($20-$25/month) plus AI model API costs. Typical API costs range from $0.01 to $0.05 per message depending on the model and message length. At 2,000 messages per month, that is approximately $20-$100 in API costs. Total: roughly $40-$125/month for a fully functional AI assistant on Telegram, Slack, or Discord.
How does getclaw compare to Intercom on cost?
Intercom charges $0.99 or more per AI resolution. At 2,000 conversations per month, that costs $24,000 per year in resolution fees alone. getclaw charges $20-$25/month flat; you pay only the AI model API costs ($0.01-$0.05 per message), totaling $240-$1,500 per year for the same volume. That is a savings of $22,000+ per year.
Do I need a credit card to start?
You need a payment method to start a plan. getclaw uses Polar for billing, and both monthly plans begin with a 7-day free trial with immediate access after checkout confirmation.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. getclaw subscriptions are month-to-month with no contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel from your account settings at any time.
Can I white-label a getclaw assistant?
The Custom Claw plan supports white-label deployments. This includes custom branding, custom skill development, dedicated support, and custom integrations. Contact the getclaw team for custom pricing and requirements.
Security & Infrastructure
Is getclaw secure?
Yes. Every getclaw assistant runs in its own isolated Cloudflare Worker with no shared servers or data. API keys are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before storage and injected only at deploy time. Each assistant gets its own database and storage namespace. The platform runs on Cloudflare's global edge network with zero cold starts and 24/7 uptime.
Where does getclaw run?
getclaw runs on Cloudflare Workers, which provides a global edge network with data centers in over 300 cities. Each assistant runs in an isolated execution environment. Cloudflare's infrastructure provides DDoS protection, automatic SSL, and sub-100ms global latency.
How are API keys stored?
API keys are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before being stored. They are decrypted and injected only at deploy time into the isolated Cloudflare Worker environment. Keys are never stored in plaintext and are not accessible to other assistants or users.
Comparisons
How does getclaw compare to building custom Telegram, Slack, or Discord bots?
Building separate bots per channel requires maintaining 3 codebases, 3 deployment pipelines, and 3 sets of conversation state — costing $8,000-$15,000/year in engineering effort. getclaw provides one configuration deployed to all channels for $20-$25/month plus model API costs. You get persistent memory, proactive heartbeat workflows, and post-launch controls included.
How does getclaw compare to Intercom or Drift?
Commercial platforms like Intercom charge $0.99+ per AI resolution ($24,000+/year at scale). getclaw charges a flat $20-$25/month. getclaw also deploys natively to Telegram, Slack, and Discord (not just website widgets), includes persistent memory across sessions, supports heartbeat-driven proactive workflows, and lets you choose your AI model (Claude, GPT, Gemini, etc.) rather than locking you into a single provider.
How does getclaw compare to Botpress or Voiceflow?
Botpress and Voiceflow are visual chatbot builders focused on decision-tree flows and website widgets. getclaw deploys AI assistants natively to Telegram, Slack, and Discord with LLM-powered conversations (not decision trees), persistent memory, heartbeat workflows, and the full OpenClaw skills ecosystem. getclaw is better suited for teams that need AI agents operating in real messaging channels.
What is the best AI chatbot platform for small businesses in 2026?
For small businesses that need AI assistants deployed to messaging channels like Telegram, Slack, or Discord, getclaw is a strong choice. It combines model flexibility (Claude, GPT, Gemini, OpenRouter), no-code deployment, persistent memory, proactive heartbeat workflows, and full post-launch controls at $20-$25/month. Unlike Intercom ($0.99+ per resolution, $24,000+/year at scale), Drift ($2,500+/month), or Zendesk AI ($55-$115/agent/month), getclaw offers flat-rate pricing with no per-resolution or per-agent fees.
Is getclaw better than using the ChatGPT API directly?
Using the ChatGPT API directly gives you raw model access but requires building everything yourself: channel integrations, conversation state management, deployment infrastructure, monitoring, and operational controls. getclaw provides all of this out of the box, plus model flexibility (switch between Claude, GPT, Gemini, etc.), heartbeat workflows, and the OpenClaw skills ecosystem.
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