Moonshot AI announced Kimi Claw on February 15, introducing a cloud-native implementation of the OpenClaw agent framework. The platform operates entirely within a web browser, eliminating the necessity for local server configuration, Docker installations, or dedicated hardware instances. This release aims to streamline the deployment of AI agents for users who previously relied on VPS setups to maintain continuous operation. The announcement was made via the company’s official channels, highlighting the transition of OpenClaw to a browser-based environment hosted on the kimi.com domain.
Introducing Kimi Claw🦞
OpenClaw, now native to https://t.co/8PH4O9dh6m. Living right in your browser tab, online 24/7.
🔹 ClawHub Access: 5,000+ community skills in the ClawHub library.
🔹 40GB Cloud Storage: Massive space for all your files
🔹 Pro-Grade Search: Fetch live,… pic.twitter.com/eWwp6sWEw3— Kimi.ai (@Kimi_Moonshot) February 15, 2026
The technical architecture of Kimi Claw addresses the complexity often associated with deploying the open-source OpenClaw framework. Previously, enthusiasts managed local servers to ensure their agents remained active 24/7. Kimi Claw removes these barriers by offering a one-click deployment system through kimi.com. The platform is powered by Moonshot’s Kimi K2.5 model, a 1-trillion-parameter mixture-of-experts architecture released in January 2026.
According to a tutorial video released following the announcement, “It runs entirely in your browser, so there’s no local install and no server config. Kimi deploys and manages the agent for you with persistent memory and 40GB of cloud storage.” This managed environment ensures agents remain online without user intervention regarding infrastructure maintenance.
Kimi Claw integrates a marketplace known as ClawHub, providing access to over 5,000 community-contributed skills. These skills facilitate task automation and the creation of complex workflow chains, allowing users to customize their agents’ capabilities without building code from scratch.
The platform also features “Pro-Grade Search,” a tool enabling real-time data retrieval from external sources such as Yahoo Finance. This capability is designed to support time-sensitive queries and enhance the agent’s ability to provide current information. The inclusion of these tools transforms the browser interface into a comprehensive command center for AI operations.
Recognizing the established user base of the original framework, Moonshot AI introduced a “Bring Your Own Claw” feature. This functionality allows users who already maintain their own OpenClaw instances to connect their third-party setups to the kimi.com interface. This hybrid approach permits users to retain control over local configurations while leveraging the cloud platform’s integration capabilities, including connections to messaging applications like Telegram. This strategy bridges the gap between self-hosted environments and the new cloud-native offering, accommodating varied user preferences and technical requirements.
The release of Kimi Claw occurs amidst significant movement within the OpenClaw ecosystem. The framework, which previously operated under the names ClawdBot and MoltBot, has garnered significant traction in the open-source community, accumulating over 100,000 GitHub stars.
Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw, recently transitioned to OpenAI. On February 15, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Steinberger’s appointment, stating he would join the organization to develop “the next generation of personal agents.” Altman characterized Steinberger as “a genius with a lot of amazing ideas about the future of very smart agents interacting with each other.”
