ClawPad

The workspace for
OpenClaw

A local-first, agent-native workspace. Files stay on disk. Your agent writes with you.

ClawPad Editor Preview - Job Tracker with AI Chat

Quick Start

Pick your preferred install path.

Install in one command
Works on macOS and Linux.
$curl -fsSL https://clawpad.io/install.sh | bash

Built for the OpenClaw community

AI-Native

Co-create with your agent

ClawPad isn't just a document editor. It's the only workspace where your AI agent can read, write, and collaborate in real-time.

  • Side-by-side chat

    Ask questions while you write. Your agent sees your doc in real-time.

  • Inline AI actions

    Select text and let your agent improve, summarize, or translate it.

  • Shared context

    Both you and your agent work on the same markdown files.

Agent Co-creation in ClawPad - Inline AI Actions

Power tools for your agent.

ClawPad isn't just an editor. It's a bridge between your ideas and your AI's execution.

Feature preview
Block-Based Editor
A notion-style editor that feels familiar, but works locally.
Feature preview
AI Co-pilot
Chat with your agent directly in the side panel.
Feature preview
Organized Workspace
Spaces and pages keep your projects structured.
Feature preview
Gateway Connection
Connect to your local OpenClaw gateway with one click.

Built for how you work

Whether you're coding, researching, or writing, ClawPad adapts to your workflow.

Your coding companion

Document architecture decisions, generate code snippets, and keep your agent in sync with your project specs.

Auto-generate READMEs
Chat with your codebase
Architecture decision records

How It Works

ClawPad acts as a bridge between your local files and your AI agent.

Your Files

Markdown on disk

ClawPad Logo

ClawPad

Localhost:3333

OpenClaw Logo

OpenClaw

Gateway + Agent

Install: npx clawpad or curl -fsSL https://clawpad.io/install.sh | bash

Open source.
Local first.
Privacy always.

Your data never leaves your machine. No cloud, no accounts, no tracking. Just you, your agent, and your files.

Local-First

Every document is a markdown file on your disk. No database, no servers, no sync conflicts.

Open Source

Inspect every line. Fork it. Extend it. ClawPad is MIT licensed and community-driven.

Markdown Native

Work in plain text. Edit in VS Code, Obsidian, or ClawPad. Your choice, your tools.

Zero Telemetry

We don't track you. No analytics, no cookies, no phone-home. Your workspace is yours alone.

Start building with your agent today

No signup. No credit card. One command to start.

Requires Node.js 18+ and a running OpenClaw gateway