Master Moltbot.
Command your digital workforce. Learn to deploy, secure, and automate your personal AI agent across all channels.
Core Competencies
Master these three pillars to become a power user.
Instructional Library
Step-by-step guides from local "Sir Goku" setup to hardened cloud infrastructure.
Digital Security
Deploy Moltbot safely using the RAK Framework to mitigate risks of Root, Agency, and Keys.
1. Root Risk
Mitigation: Never install Moltbot on your primary workstation. Use hardened Docker with non-root user and restrict network egress.
2. Agency Risk
Mitigation: Enable "Human-in-the-Loop" for destructive commands (`rm -rf`) and maintain strict command allow-lists.
3. Keys Risk
Mitigation: Avoid plaintext storage. Use brokered auth (Composio) and store secrets in ENV files.
Best Practices
Never install Moltbot on your primary workstation.
Run as a non-root user and restrict file system access to specific folders.
You are the Security Officer. Monitor sessions actively via Web UI.
System Architecture
The three-layer gateway design connecting Channels, LLMs, and your System.
Layer 1: Gateway
The Control Plane (Node.js). Manages sessions, coordinates message routing, and orchestrates tool execution on your host.
Layer 2: Channels
Connectors linking to Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, and WhatsApp. Handles incoming messages.
Layer 3: The Brain
Reasoning engines (Claude 3.7, GPT-5, Ollama). Interprets intent and generates actions.
Environment Support
| Component | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js Daemon | Required | v22+ recommended |
| BotFather (Telegram) | Required | For channel connectivity |
| Docker Container | Optional | Recommended for production isolation |
| Local LLM (Ollama) | Supported | Offline capability via API |
Production Workflows
15 specific scenarios demonstrating Moltbot's agentic capabilities.
Origins & Creator
The Shift from Passive Chat to Proactive Agency.
Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) was created in late 2025 as a "hobby project" by Peter Steinberger, founder of PSPDFKit (now Nutrient). Steinberger returned from retirement to build an all-powerful digital butler with total access to systems.
In early 2026, the project underwent a viral explosion, reaching over 80,000 GitHub stars within days. On January 27, 2026, the project rebranded to Moltbot following a trademark dispute with Anthropic.
During transition gap, cryptocurrency scammers briefly hijacked old social media handles to promote a fraudulent token ($CLAWDE). The software code remains unaffected, but never send money or private keys to anyone claiming to be "Clawdbot support".