OpenPaw
OpenPaw is a setup tool that transforms Claude Code into a personal assistant by installing skills for email, calendar, smart home, and more. It solves the problem of Claude Code only being able to code by adding a wide range of capabilities. It is for developers who use Claude Code and want to extend it to handle personal tasks.
✨ Key features
- Installs 38 skills across 8 categories
- Sets up CLI tools and walks through auth
- Gives Claude an identity and persistent memory
- Configures permissions and safety hooks
- Adds a Telegram bridge for mobile access
- Includes a local kanban task dashboard
🎯 Use cases
- Check and summarize email
- Control smart home devices like lights
- Manage calendar and reminders
- Play music on Spotify
- Track packages and get weather forecasts
📦 Installation
🧰 Requirements: Requires Node.js and an existing Claude Code subscription; macOS recommended for many skills.
npx pawmode
The wizard walks you through picking skills, choosing your interface (terminal, Telegram, or both), setting up a task dashboard, and authenticating with services. Or skip the wizard entirely:
npx pawmode --preset essentials # common skills, no prompts
npx pawmode --preset developer --yes # fully non-interactive
🚀 Usage
After setup, you can talk to Claude in natural language:
"Check my email and summarize anything urgent"
"Play lo-fi beats on Spotify"
"Turn the bedroom lights to 20%"
"What's on my calendar tomorrow?"
"Add milk to my reminders"
"Go to Hacker News and summarize the top 5 posts"
Claude figures out which skill to use. No special syntax needed.
⚠️ Good to know
OpenPaw is designed for macOS and requires a Claude Code subscription; some skills depend on third-party services and may require authentication.
❓ FAQ
How do I install OpenPaw?
Run npx pawmode to start the interactive setup wizard, or use presets like npx pawmode --preset essentials for a non-interactive setup.
Does OpenPaw run in the cloud?
No, OpenPaw runs locally and writes config, then gets out of the way. Everything runs locally through your existing Claude Code subscription.
Can I use OpenPaw with Telegram?
Yes, OpenPaw includes a Telegram bridge that runs inside Claude Code, allowing you to talk to Claude from your phone.
How do I add or remove skills?
Use openpaw add <skills> to add skills and openpaw remove <skills> to remove them. You can also use openpaw configure for a menu-driven approach.
📊 Repository
🤖 Overview, features, install steps and FAQ were generated from the project's README on Sep 4, 2026. Always check the original source before running commands.