Agents
Jan supports autonomous AI agents that run entirely on your own hardware — no cloud required.
OpenClaw Agent
OpenClaw is Jan's first default agent. Unlike a chatbot that only answers questions, OpenClaw acts as a personal assistant that can take real actions on your behalf.
What it can do:
- Read and manage local files on your computer
- Manage your calendar
- Send and receive messages via WhatsApp, Discord, or Slack
- Execute commands and automate tasks
Skills: Extend OpenClaw with skills to add new capabilities and integrations.
Enable OpenClaw
Go to Settings > Integrations > OpenClaw and click Start next to Enable OpenClaw. Jan will automatically walk you through the required installation steps — just wait for the process to complete.
A Setting Up Remote Access dialog will appear, automatically checking Node.js, installing OpenClaw, configuring it, and starting the gateway. Wait until all steps complete before moving on.
Add Channels
Once setup is complete, connect your messaging channels under the Channels section. Click the Settings icon on the channel you want to add — for example, WhatsApp — and a setup dialog will appear.
Click Start Setup and Jan will configure everything automatically, then display a QR code. Scan it with your WhatsApp app to pair your account. Once connected, you can chat with Jan directly from your phone.
Start Chatting
Click New Agent Chat from the left sidebar (or press ⌘M) to open a new agent session and start interacting with OpenClaw.
What's Next
You're all set — start from here and explore what OpenClaw can do for you. We'll be adding a lot of useful real-world use cases and guides to the docs soon.