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poco-claw
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.
Run poco-claw locally: a more beautiful and easier-to-use alternative to openc.
💎 Hidden gem★ 1.4k stars⑂ 130 forksMITupdated 2026-09
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- poco-ai/poco-claw
- GitHub stars
- 1,353
- Forks
- 130
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 22 September 2026
- Category
- AI Agents
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official docs
// how it works
How it works
- Clone the repository
Fetch the source code onto your machine.
- Install dependencies
Set up the Python environment the project needs.
- Configure the project
Copy the sample config or env file and adjust it.
- Run it
Start the app from the source directory.
// features
Why people love it
Agent
Built around agent for a focused workflow.
Ai
Built around ai for a focused workflow.
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 — no account lock-in.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Clone
Get the source on your machine.
git clone https://github.com/poco-ai/poco-claw.git - Install
Set up Python dependencies.
cd poco-claw && pip install -r requirements.txt - Start
Launch the application.
cd poco-claw && python main.py
// use cases
What you can build
- Self-hosting instead of paying for SaaS
- Integrating into a larger personal stack
- Forking and customizing for your own needs
- Prototyping ideas quickly from working code
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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 — 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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