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Mini-Claw

Mini-Claw

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Mini-Claw

Mini-Claw is a lightweight, minimalist Telegram bot that brings persistent AI conversations powered by the Pi coding agent to OpenClaw users without any API costs.

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Mini-Claw is a minimalist, open-source Telegram bot built as a lightweight alternative to OpenClaw. It leverages the Pi coding agent to deliver persistent AI conversations over Telegram using your existing Claude Pro/Max or ChatGPT Plus subscription, eliminating API costs entirely. Mini-Claw supports persistent sessions with auto-compaction, workspace navigation via shell commands, session archiving and switching, automatic file attachments for PDFs and images generated by Pi, rate limiting to prevent spam, and optional access control via user allowlists. Typed indicators show real-time AI activity. Designed for developers who want OpenClaw-style AI power in a simpler, self-hosted Telegram setup, Mini-Claw deploys easily via systemd, pm2, or tmux and is built with TypeScript and Node.js 22+.

F.A.Q (3)

Mini-Claw is a minimalist, Telegram-only alternative to OpenClaw. While OpenClaw supports multiple messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage) and runs a full Node.js server, Mini-Claw focuses solely on Telegram using the Pi coding agent. The key advantage is zero API costs — it uses your existing Claude Pro/Max or ChatGPT Plus subscription directly, making it ideal for developers who want a simpler, cost-free self-hosted AI bot.

Yes, Mini-Claw requires your own API keys from providers like OpenAI or Anthropic. However, since you bring your own keys, there are no additional subscription fees charged by Mini-Claw itself — you only pay the API provider based on your actual usage.

Mini-Claw is built as a terminal-based tool and is compatible with macOS, Linux, and Windows systems that support Python. Since it runs in the command line, it works across most major operating systems without needing a graphical interface.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No API costs — uses existing Claude Pro/Max or ChatGPT Plus subscription
  • Lightweight minimalist alternative to full OpenClaw
  • Persistent sessions with auto-compaction
  • Supports shell commands and workspace navigation
  • Automatic file attachment delivery via Telegram
  • Rate limiting and access control built-in
  • Multiple deployment options including systemd and pm2
  • 100% test coverage on all core modules
  • Open-source with MIT license
  • Simple setup via Makefile

Cons

  • Telegram-only platform support (no WhatsApp or Discord)
  • Requires Node.js 22+ and Pi agent installed globally
  • No official releases published yet (early stage)
  • Limited to single user or small team use cases
  • Less feature-rich than full OpenClaw
  • Requires manual configuration via .env file

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Mini-Claw: A Minimal Terminal-Based AI Coding Agent on GitHub