using Claude outside of Claude Code (like OpenClaw or Hermes) means you get a set monthly credit
OpenClaw
Open tool for using Claude to run AI agents outside of Claude Code. Open tool; bring your own Claude API key.
first seen 11 Jun 2026
Who actually uses OpenClaw
From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.
- Fireship4.2M reach · since 23 Apr 20261×
- Traversy Media2.4M reach · since 29 Apr 20261×
- Tina Huang1.2M reach · since 15 Apr 20261×
- Matt Wolfe964k reach · since 22 May 20261×
- Liam Ottley805k reach · since 8 Feb 20263×
- Jack Herrington211k reach · since 28 Feb 20261×
- NetworkChuckdormant5.3M reach · since 20 May 20262×
- Lex Fridmandormant5.0M reach · since 12 Feb 20261×
The receipts
Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.
Hermes is just like it's um like OpenClaw
after a month of daily use, I'm switching to it from OpenClaw
My OpenClaw/Claude/Obsidian Workflow
Peter Steinberger spoke about fixing its vulnerabilities to a room full of devs at AI Engineer Europe
Demo: Openclaw (With Code)
OpenClaw + TypeSense is a great pairing.
I stopped using OpenClaw (OpenCore/ClawHub) after just one week and switched to Claude Code
businesses can't safely deploy OpenClaw yet
OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent framework that's the fastest-growing project in GitHub history.
OpenClaw and ClawHub are blowing up — but should you actually pivot your AI business to chase it?
Is there a newer or better tool?
1 tracked creator has moved off OpenClaw — most to Hermes. The receipts are below — decide for yourself.
NetworkChuck switched away to Hermes
“after a month of daily use, I'm switching to it from OpenClaw”
FAQ
Do creators actually use OpenClaw, or is it sponsored?+
Of 6 tracked OpenClaw mentions with receipts, 6 are organic (genuine workflow use) — 100% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.
What is OpenClaw?+
Open tool for using Claude to run AI agents outside of Claude Code.
Is OpenClaw free?+
OpenClaw — Open tool; bring your own Claude API key.
Which creators use OpenClaw?+
Creators tracked in the AI assistants category — see the receipts on this page.