agent-builder/skills/agent-system-design/references/feature-map.md

OpenClaw vs Claude Code Feature Map

Builder reference for the agent-system-design skill. For each capability, the table shows what to scaffold when Claude Code is the target runtime.

Capability Coverage

#	Capability	Status	What to scaffold	Min CC version
1	Agent Runtime	OK	CLAUDE.md + settings.json	v2.1.84
2	Shell Execution	OK	hooks/pre-tool-use.sh + deny list in settings.json	v2.1.78
3	File I/O	OK	settings.json allow list under permissions.allow	baseline
4	Web Search	OK	settings.json allow list (WebSearch tool)	baseline
5	Browser	OK	.mcp.json with Playwright server entry	external
6	Computer Use	Docs	README note: Desktop app required, not available headless	v2.1.86
7	Memory	Partial	memory/MEMORY.md + memory block in CLAUDE.md	v2.1.32
8	Multi-Agent	OK	.claude/agents/*.md subagent definitions	v2.1.32
9	Messaging	Partial	.mcp.json Slack server + channels guide in README	v2.1.80
10	Model Providers	Partial	model: frontmatter in agent .md files	baseline
11	Cron/Automation	OK	automation.sh wrapper + launchd.plist or crontab entry	v2.1.71
12	Always-On	Partial	launchd/systemd service + tmux session guide	infra
13	Plugin System	OK	Plugin manifest (plugin.json + CLAUDE.md)	v2.1.84
14	Skills	OK	.claude/skills/*.md skill definitions	baseline
15	Security	OK	Hooks + permissions deny list + audit log	v2.1.78
16	Voice/TTS	Docs	README note: MCP-based approach, no native support	N/A
17	Companion Apps	Docs	README refs to Desktop app and Dispatch channel	v2.1.85
18	Gateway	Partial	/schedule skill + HTTP webhook hooks	v2.1.63
19	Canvas/A2UI	Gap	Playwright workaround only, no native equivalent	N/A
20	Configuration	OK	settings.json + CLAUDE.md hierarchy	v2.1.84
21	Chat Commands	OK	.claude/skills/*.md (slash commands)	baseline
22	CLI	OK	Wrapper scripts (automation.sh, run-agent.sh)	baseline

Score: 13 full OK (59%) | 8 different approach/Partial/Docs (36%) | 1 gap (5%) Minimum version for full coverage: v2.1.86 (Computer Use requires Desktop app)

Status Key

Status	Meaning
OK	Native Claude Code equivalent, scaffold directly
Partial	Functional but requires workaround or external integration
Docs	No runtime equivalent; document the limitation and alternative
Gap	No practical equivalent in Claude Code today

Scaffold Actions by Status

OK -- Generate the file(s) listed in "What to scaffold". Standard templates apply.

Partial -- Scaffold what exists, add a ## Limitations section to the README noting the gap and the workaround. Do not promise feature parity.

Docs -- Add a ## Notes section to the README only. Do not scaffold non-existent infrastructure. Link to the relevant Anthropic documentation or issue.

Gap -- Add a ## Known Gaps section. Acknowledge the gap, document the workaround (Playwright for Canvas/A2UI), and note if it is on the roadmap.

Claude Code Ecosystem Map

How Claude Code components map to the OpenClaw product family:

Claude Code component	OpenClaw equivalent	Notes
Claude Code CLI	OpenClaw core agent	Headless, full tool access
Claude Code Desktop	OpenClaw + macOS app	Adds Computer Use, GUI
Cowork	OpenClaw for non-developers	Simplified UX, no CLI
Dispatch	Telegram/WhatsApp channels	Mobile access layer
/schedule skill	HEARTBEAT.md cron	Scheduled agent triggers
Anthropic Agent SDK	OpenClaw API	Managed agents via /v1/agents

Version Compatibility Notes

• baseline: Available since first public Claude Code release; no version gate.
• external: Depends on MCP server availability, not Claude Code version.
• infra: Depends on the deployment host (macOS/Linux), not Claude Code version.
• N/A: Not applicable to Claude Code; alternative approach required.

When scaffolding for a specific Claude Code version, check that all required capabilities meet the min version. If the user's version is below v2.1.86, exclude Computer Use from the feature set and document it under Known Gaps.