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poco-claw

Run poco-claw locally: a more beautiful and easier-to-use alternative to openc.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 1.4k starsβ‘‚ 130 forksMITupdated 2026-09
β–¦ visual β€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

poco-claw is an open-source ai agents project by poco-ai (poco-ai/poco-claw on GitHub). It has 1,353 GitHub stars and 130 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 22 September 2026.

GitHub stars
1,353
Forks
130
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
22 September 2026
Category
AI Agents
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official docs
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the repository

    Fetch the source code onto your machine.

  2. Install dependencies

    Set up the Python environment the project needs.

  3. Configure the project

    Copy the sample config or env file and adjust it.

  4. Run it

    Start the app from the source directory.

// features

Why people love it

Agent

Built around agent for a focused workflow.

Ai

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Chatbot

Built around chatbot for a focused workflow.

Claude Code

Built around claude code for a focused workflow.

Open source

Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.

Self-hosted

Run it on your own machine β€” no account lock-in.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone

    Get the source on your machine.

    git clone https://github.com/poco-ai/poco-claw.git
  2. Install

    Set up Python dependencies.

    cd poco-claw && pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Start

    Launch the application.

    cd poco-claw && python main.py
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What does poco-claw do?

It a more beautiful and easier-to-use alternative to OpenClaw. It features a nicer Web UI, built-in IM support, a sandboxed runtime and channel-based team collaboration. Under the hood, it is powered by a Claude Code–based agent, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.

Is poco-claw free to use?

Yes β€” the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.

How do I install poco-claw?

Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.

What is poco-claw written in?

It is primarily written in Python, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.

Where can I get help with poco-claw?

The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.

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Get poco-claw

Free and open β€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.