SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 28, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The team behind Clawdbot, the open-source AI sensation that captured the tech world's imagination, today announced its official rebranding to Moltbot. In alignment with this brand evolution, the project has successfully migrated its digital headquarters from clawdbot.you to the new official domain: moltbot.you. This strategic evolution marks a transition from a viral personal assistant tool to a comprehensive, global AI automation framework. The rebrand includes a new identity, a redesigned architecture, and a renewed commitment to becoming the world's leading provider of autonomous AI solutions.
Since its inception, Clawdbot has experienced unprecedented growth, amassing over 60,000 stars on GitHub and sparking a global trend that even influenced hardware markets—most notably driving a surge in Mac Mini sales as users sought dedicated local hosting for their "Clawds." Known for its unique ability to "message the user first" and handle complex real-world tasks—ranging from autonomous car shopping to complex schedule management—the project has set a new benchmark for what personal AI can achieve.
The Phenomenon: From Mac Minis to Real-World Wins
What began as an enthusiastic open-source project quickly evolved into a hardware-shifting trend. The "Clawdbot Effect" famously triggered a global surge in Mac Mini purchases, as users sought the perfect local host for their private AI agents. From the viral story of an enthusiast using the bot to autonomously negotiate and purchase a car, to power users automating their entire 40-hour work weeks, the project has redefined individual productivity.
The name change to Moltbot (affectionately known to the community as "Molty") reflects a natural progression. Inspired by the biological process of "molting"—where an organism sheds its old casing to allow for greater growth—the new brand resolves trademark considerations following discussions with Anthropic regarding the "Claude" name, while simultaneously signaling the project's move toward enterprise-grade maturity.
"Clawdbot was a spark that showed the world what happens when AI stops being a passive chatbox and starts being an active agent in our lives," said Peter Steinberger, Founder of Moltbot. "As we molted from our original shell, we realized our vision had outgrown its name. Moltbot isn't just a rebrand; it's a commitment to building a more resilient, smarter, and faster ecosystem. We are building the future where AI doesn't just answer questions—it executes the future for you."
A New Era of Intelligence: Product Highlights
Alongside the rebranding, Moltbot is rolling out significant technical upgrades designed to transition the project from an enthusiast tool to a professional automation standard:
- Lightning-Fast Decision Logic: The new Moltbot core optimizes agent "thinking" cycles, reducing latency by 30% and allowing for more fluid, real-time interactions.
- Enhanced Agent Framework: The "Molt" architecture introduces a modular workspace system, enabling users to deploy specialized agents for specific domains—from personal finance to DevOps—with higher precision.
- Refined Security & Stability: Following the transition, Moltbot has implemented rigorous security protocols and "shim" compatibility layers to ensure the 60,000+ community members can migrate their existing workflows seamlessly.
The Vision: The World's AI OS
Moltbot's vision is to become the leading provider of autonomous AI solutions globally. By moving beyond a simple "assistant" and into a comprehensive "Automation OS," Moltbot aims to bridge the gap between high-level LLM reasoning and low-level task execution.
Official Statement on Security and Open Source Integrity
In light of recent rebranding activities, the Moltbot team has been made aware of fraudulent actors attempting to launch fake cryptocurrency tokens under the project's name. Moltbot officially clarifies that there are no plans to launch any cryptocurrency or tokens, now or in the future. Any such claims are unauthorized scams. Moltbot remains steadfast in its mission as a community-driven initiative. The project is, and will always remain, a free and open-source platform under the MIT License, ensuring transparency, security, and accessibility for developers worldwide.
About Moltbot
Moltbot is an open-source AI automation platform dedicated to bringing the power of autonomous agents to everyone. By focusing on self-hosted, privacy-first, and proactive AI, Moltbot empowers individuals and businesses to automate the mundane and focus on the meaningful.
Media Contact
Email: press@molt.bot
Website: https://moltbot.you/
GitHub: https://github.com/moltbot
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