ClawDesk
Your private AI desktop app. Chat with any AI, connect your messaging apps, create smart agents, and run models locally — all from one beautiful app.
Start here
Brand new? Just follow these three steps:
- Download & Install — Get the app (2 minutes)
- First Launch & Setup — Set up your AI provider (3 minutes)
- Your First Chat — Talk to AI (30 seconds)
What Can You Do with ClawDesk?
| I want to... | Go here |
|---|---|
| Chat with AI (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) | Chatting with AI → |
| Set up an AI provider (API keys, choosing models) | Setting Up Providers → |
| Create a smart assistant for specific tasks | Creating Agents → |
| Connect Telegram, Discord, or Slack to AI | Connecting Channels → |
| Add tools and integrations (MCP, extensions) | Extensions & MCP → |
| Run AI offline on my own computer | Running AI Locally → |
| Automate tasks on a schedule | Automating Tasks → |
| Fix a problem or something isn't working | Troubleshooting → |
Why ClawDesk?
- Free and open source — No subscription fees, ever
- Private — Your conversations stay on your computer, not someone else's server
- Any AI, one app — Switch between Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Ollama, and more
- Works offline — Download AI models and use them without internet
- Connects your apps — Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and 25+ others
- Lightweight — Uses ~20 MB of memory, starts in under a second
- Runs everywhere — macOS, Windows, Linux, even Raspberry Pi
How It Works
You open the ClawDesk app → pick an AI model → start chatting. That's it.
Want more? Connect your Telegram or Discord so AI can respond there too. Or download a model and use AI completely offline.
What's Inside the App?
When you open ClawDesk, you'll see these sections in the sidebar:
| Section | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Chat | Your main conversation screen — type messages, get AI responses |
| Overview | A dashboard showing what's running and system health |
| Agents | Create specialized AI personalities for different tasks |
| Channels | Connect messaging apps like Telegram, Discord, Slack |
| Skills | Browse and install abilities your agents can use |
| Extensions | Add integrations and tools |
| MCP | Connect Model Context Protocol servers for advanced tools |
| Local Models | Download and run AI models on your own computer |
| Settings | Configure providers, API keys, appearance, and more |
| Logs | View what's happening behind the scenes |
Quick Links
- What is ClawDesk? — A longer explanation of what ClawDesk is and who it's for
- FAQ — Quick answers to common questions
- Desktop App Tour — Visual walkthrough of every page
- Privacy & Security — How your data is protected