AI That Does, Not Just Says
ChatGPT can draft an email. OpenClaw sends it. Stop copying and pasting—let AI take real action on your behalf.
Start AutomatingThe Problem With 'Assistant' AI
AI drafts, you still execute
ChatGPT writes the perfect email, then you copy it, open Gmail, paste it, and send. That's not automation—that's slightly faster typing.
No connection to your tools
Your AI can't see your calendar, access your files, or check your email. It's giving advice blind, without context from your actual life.
One-off responses, not workflows
Every request is a single response. There's no 'do this every morning' or 'when X happens, do Y.' No ongoing automation.
The last mile is manual
AI gets you 90% there, but that last 10%—actually doing the thing—still requires your hands, your time, your attention.
How OpenClaw Automates Your Life
Executes, not just suggests
'Send Sarah an email about the meeting' actually sends the email. 'Add milk to my shopping list' actually adds it. No copy-paste required.
Connected to your tools
Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, Home Assistant, Todoist—OpenClaw integrates with the tools you actually use. It works with real context.
Scheduled and triggered automations
'Send me a daily briefing at 7am' runs automatically. 'When I get an email from investors, draft a response' triggers in real-time.
Multi-step workflows
'Summarize today's emails, add action items to my task list, and block focus time on my calendar' executes as one command.
Automation Comparison
| Feature | ChatGPT | OpenClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Send emails | ❌ Drafts only | ✅ Sends directly |
| Manage calendar | ❌ No access | ✅ Full control |
| Control smart home | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Scheduled tasks | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Multi-step workflows | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Triggered automations | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| File management | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Custom integrations | Limited plugins | ✅ Unlimited skills |
Automations That Actually Run
Email Management
Forward emails to OpenClaw for summary and action. 'Decline politely' actually sends the decline. 'Schedule a follow-up' creates the calendar event.
Morning Briefing
Every morning at 7am, OpenClaw sends you a summary of today's calendar, pending tasks, weather, and any overnight emails that need attention.
Smart Home Control
'Set the office to 72 degrees' adjusts your thermostat. 'Turn off all lights downstairs' does exactly that. Control your home via WhatsApp.
Research to Action
'Find the best restaurant near the office for a client dinner and book a table for Thursday at 7pm' handles the entire workflow.
What People Say
“The automation aspect sold me. I say 'decline the meeting with Mike' and it actually declines. No more copy-paste workflows.”
“My morning briefing automation saves me 30 minutes every day. I wake up knowing exactly what needs my attention.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What can OpenClaw automate?
Email (Gmail, Outlook), calendar (Google, Apple), task lists (Todoist, Notion), smart home (Home Assistant), file management, web actions, and custom integrations via API. If there's an API, OpenClaw can probably automate it.
Is it safe to let AI send emails on my behalf?
OpenClaw can be configured to require confirmation before sending, or to operate autonomously. Start with confirmation mode until you trust it, then open up automation as you're comfortable.
How do I create scheduled automations?
Just tell OpenClaw: 'Every weekday at 8am, send me a summary of today's calendar.' It creates the schedule automatically. You can also use cron syntax for complex schedules.
Can I create custom automations?
Yes. OpenClaw's skill system lets you add any integration. If a service has an API, you can teach OpenClaw to use it. Community skills are available for popular tools.
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