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Ask HN: Who is using OpenClaw?

Hacker News users discuss their experiences with OpenClaw, an AI agent framework. While some report using it for tasks like personal assistance, email management, and workflow automation, many others describe it as buggy, unreliable, and not cost-effective. Common criticisms include high token costs, frequent breakage, and security concerns, with several users preferring alternatives like Claude Code or Hermes Agent.

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Apr 16, 2026, 3:22 AM
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Ask HN: Who is using OpenClaw?

Apr 16, 2026, 3:22 AM

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