Ask HN: Is OpenClaw Still Worth Exploring or Is It “So Last Year”?

4 pointsby AbstractH244 hours ago2 comments

stefangordon4 hours ago
It wasn't really worth exploring last year either.
For your use case n8n may be a good fit, and Claude or Codex will be happy to set it up for you.
If you want this "messenger interface with computers for the agents" feature set Grok Bot is quite good and effortless to use. With Tailscale configured on its personal VM it can connect to machines on your network easily.
- AbstractH244 hours ago
  Those are all the things I have now. But thank you for offering your service
rvz4 hours ago
I have asked multiple times on who is making money on OpenClaw directly other than the service providers.
It is clear that almost no-one is and it appears to be a hyped-up fad.
- AbstractH244 hours ago
  That’s how it seemed last year, but I never even took the type to look into it past hearing others discuss it on message boards or podcasts. I’ll be honest.
  Just saw an ad for someone selling headless servers preloaded with OpenClaw that’ll sort your emails. A tool I really would like, particularly if it uses open models. Made me wonder if it’s time to investigate it and implementing what they’re selling.
  - verdverman hour ago
    you dont need open claw, any regular harness will do these days
    the difference is mainly that you can interact with the agents via a phone chat app like telegram
    Scion is an alternative I have my eye on
- verdverman hour ago
  Does the point need to be a making money? I know some people who use intercommunicating agents (claw style) to automate boring personal life stuff like staying on top of their bills or researching a vacation