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NewsJanuary 31, 2026 | 5 min read

Clawdbot Is Now OpenClaw - Everything You Need to Know

A practical rename guide explaining the Clawdbot-to-OpenClaw naming transition, why older names still appear online, and how to avoid confusion when installing, searching, or following tutorials.

1. What changed: Clawdbot is now commonly called OpenClaw2. Why old names still appear everywhere3. How to search smarter during the rename transition4. What this means for setup, hosting, and docs5. What EasyClaw users need to know

1. What changed: Clawdbot is now commonly called OpenClaw

You will still see older content using the name Clawdbot. In most cases, those tutorials or discussions refer to the same project ecosystem that people now call OpenClaw.

This naming shift is normal for fast-moving open-source projects, but it creates confusion for new users because search results become mixed.

2. Why old names still appear everywhere

Videos, blog posts, forum threads, and third-party guides update at different speeds. That means renamed projects often keep their previous branding in search results for a long time.

You should expect to see both names when researching installation, hosting, or troubleshooting.

  • Older tutorials may still use Clawdbot in titles
  • Community posts often mix both names in one thread
  • Some hosting guides lag behind current naming

3. How to search smarter during the rename transition

Use both names when troubleshooting. Many older issues and solutions are indexed under Clawdbot, while newer docs and discussions use OpenClaw.

Always verify publish date and version context before you copy commands from a guide.

  • Search with both names
  • Check article date before following steps
  • Confirm commands match current install flow

Search pattern that works well

1) "OpenClaw" + your error message
2) "Clawdbot" + the same error message
3) Compare dates and command versions

4. What this means for setup, hosting, and docs

An older guide is not automatically wrong, but it may use outdated commands or assumptions. The best practice is to reuse the conceptual steps while re-checking exact commands against current docs.

This applies especially to install scripts, daemon setup, and provider-specific configuration.

5. What EasyClaw users need to know

For EasyClaw users, the rename mainly affects research and troubleshooting. The important part is simple: if an article says Clawdbot, it may still be relevant to your OpenClaw setup, but confirm the exact steps before applying them.

When asking for help, include the article date and the exact step you followed.