OpenClaw — previously just 'Claw' — has officially rebranded. The name change came after thorough trademark searches revealed potential conflicts. New domains purchased, migration code written, and the npm package updated. The Discord community retains its 'clawd' flavor.
Naming in open-source is brutal. The original 'Claw' name had charm but zero defensibility. Multiple projects shared the name, and the trademark landscape was a minefield. The team moved fast once the decision was made — domains, package names, docs, and repo references all updated in a single coordinated push.
For existing users: update your configs and reinstall. The CLI command changed. For the project: this is a maturity signal. Serious projects need defensible names. OpenClaw communicates exactly what it is — an open-source claw (agent gateway) for your AI.
Claw is now OpenClaw. Update your stuff. The name is better, the trademark is cleaner, and the project keeps shipping.
The rebrand was announced via the official blog at openclaw.ai. Community reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with most users noting that 'OpenClaw' immediately communicates both the open-source nature and the project's purpose.
The migration path is straightforward — existing configs work with a simple package update. The team provided a migration guide covering every breaking change, which turned out to be minimal.
The Discord server, ClawHub skill marketplace, and documentation have all been updated to reflect the new branding.