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OpenClaw for Mac

Personal AI assistant

Quick answer: OpenClaw is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openclaw. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 923 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenClaw is

OpenClaw is a utility for macOS: personal AI assistant.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://openclaw.ai/.

How to install OpenClaw

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask openclaw.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OpenClaw on Mac?

Run brew install --cask openclaw in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is OpenClaw open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (openclaw/openclaw), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does OpenClaw run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenClaw?

It was installed 923 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1094 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenClaw is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.7.