Clawdbot is everywhere right now — here’s why Windows users are rolling their eyes while AI pros gobble up Mac Minis

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Over the weekend, my social media feeds were full of people talking about Clawdbot and how it’s changing the way they get things done.

It might seem like I’m promoting this new “AI assistant” – that’s just how the system is set up right now, and I’m not the only one seeing it. If you’re into tech, you’ll probably hear about it soon, if you haven’t already – give it a few hours and it’ll be everywhere.

This tool uses powerful AI models like Claude or ChatGPT to act as a practical assistant, going beyond simply answering questions. It excels at handling everyday tasks such as managing emails, scheduling appointments, and making plans, and with the right access, it can accomplish even more complex things.

Here’s a clever solution: a developer used an AI tool called Clawdbot to install and run Ollama, another AI. This allows them to reduce costs for using AI services and ultimately improve the AI experience for users. It’s essentially AI helping AI to work better.

This feels very similar to Lenovo’s major reveal at CES 2026 – an AI helper called Qira, which should be available around March or April of this year.

Clawdbot gets to know you and your preferences over time, allowing it to anticipate your needs and offer helpful assistance. You control it simply by chatting through apps like Telegram, Slack, iMessage, or Discord – it’s like having a reliable assistant who’s always available. Unlike a human assistant, Clawdbot never needs a break and works around the clock, 24/7.

Clawdbot’s Mac Mini hype and growing security concerns

If you come across Clawdbot, it’s probably connected to a Mac Mini. Although a Mac Mini is a great option for professionals using local AI models, Clawdbot can actually run on less expensive hardware too.

Basically, you just need a place to store your files and keep the Clawdbot connection running. This could be an old computer, a Raspberry Pi, or a small rented server. You’ll also need to pay for access to an AI model – that’s what powers Clawdbot.

Currently, Clawdbot doesn’t work directly on Windows 11, but you can use Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) to make it run. This morning, Scott Hanselman, a VP at Microsoft’s Developer Community, shared how he successfully ran Clawdbot on Windows and PowerShell using GitHub Copilot.

Hanselman is integrating Copilot SDK, admitting the process is quite complex. When asked about potential security issues, he acknowledged the concerns and assured everyone they are being addressed.

I advise against installing Clawdbot directly on your main computer. It’s like giving a very capable, independent program unrestricted access to your system’s tools, which could be risky.

Since there are reports that Clawdbot can be easily exploited with harmful prompts and other security flaws, it’s important to fully understand the risks and how things work before you begin using it.

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2026-01-26 18:39