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Major update based on Anthropic's March 24, 2026 releases:

- feature-map.md: expanded from 20 to 22 capabilities, gaps reduced
  from 2 to 1 (only Canvas/A2UI remains)
- examples/11-computer-use: desktop control via screenshots and clicks
- examples/12-remote-control: /rc and Dispatch for phone control
- examples/13-auto-mode: AI safety classifier for autonomous execution
- cowork-integration/: how Code + Cowork + Dispatch together replicate
  OpenClaw's full feature set
- security/auto-mode-explained.md: deep-dive on the new permission mode
- Updated README with broader ecosystem table and revised scores

Score: 12 full match (55%), 9 different approach (41%), 1 gap (4%)

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# OpenClaw vs Claude Code: Complete Feature Map
Every major OpenClaw capability, mapped to its Claude Code equivalent.
Updated March 2026 to include Auto Mode, Computer Use, Remote Control,
and Dispatch.
## Verdict legend
@ -10,69 +12,109 @@ Every major OpenClaw capability, mapped to its Claude Code equivalent.
| ~ | Different approach | Achievable but requires more setup or different architecture |
| ❌ | Gap | Not possible today without significant workarounds |
## The map (20 capabilities)
## The map (22 capabilities)
| # | Capability | OpenClaw | Claude Code | Verdict |
|---|-----------|----------|-------------|---------|
| 1 | Agent Runtime | Long-running daemon, tool exec, streaming | CLI agent loop, tool exec, streaming | ✅ |
| 2 | Shell Execution | `exec` tool, PTY, background, elevated | Bash tool with permission system | ✅ |
| # | Capability | OpenClaw | Claude Code Ecosystem | Verdict |
|---|-----------|----------|----------------------|---------|
| 1 | Agent Runtime | Long-running daemon, tool exec, streaming | CLI agent loop + Auto Mode (AI safety classifier) | ✅ |
| 2 | Shell Execution | `exec` tool, PTY, background, elevated | Bash tool + Auto Mode (no manual approvals) | ✅ |
| 3 | File I/O | read, write, edit, apply_patch | Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep | ✅ |
| 4 | Web Search | Brave Search, Firecrawl fallback | WebSearch + WebFetch (built-in) | ✅ |
| 5 | Browser | CDP/Playwright, screenshots, act | Playwright MCP (same engine) | ✅ |
| 6 | Memory | Daily logs + vector search | CLAUDE.md hierarchy + auto-memory | ~ |
| 7 | Multi-Agent | Sub-agents, mesh, agent-to-agent | Agent Teams, SendMessage, worktree | ✅ |
| 8 | Messaging | 15+ native channels | MCP + Telegram native (v2.1.80) | ~ |
| 9 | Model Providers | 20+ providers, failover | Opus/Sonnet/Haiku + overrides | ~ |
| 10 | Cron/Automation | HEARTBEAT.md, cron, webhooks | /loop, CronCreate, /schedule, hooks | ✅ |
| 11 | Plugin System | openclaw.plugin.json, 20+ hooks | plugin.json, hooks, commands, agents | ✅ |
| 12 | Skills | SKILL.md, ClawHub (5,700+) | Skills + marketplace (2,300+) | ✅ |
| 13 | Security | Docker sandbox, DM pairing | Permission modes, hooks, sandbox | ~ |
| 14 | Voice/TTS | Talk Mode, wake word | Via MCP/scripts (not built-in) | ~ |
| 15 | Companion Apps | macOS, iOS, Android native | VS Code, JetBrains, Desktop, Web | ~ |
| 16 | Gateway | WebSocket server, Control UI | No equivalent (Remote Control partial) | ❌ |
| 17 | Configuration | JSON5, hot-reload, profiles | settings.json hierarchy, CLAUDE.md | ✅ |
| 18 | Canvas/A2UI | Agent-driven HTML workspace | HTML generation + Playwright preview | ❌ |
| 19 | Chat Commands | /status, /model, /think, /mesh | Built-in + custom skills | ✅ |
| 20 | CLI | onboard, gateway, tui, doctor | claude CLI with subcommands | ✅ |
| 5 | Browser | CDP/Playwright, screenshots, act | Playwright MCP + Computer Use (Desktop) | ✅ |
| 6 | Computer Use | Browser + desktop app control | Computer Use in CC Desktop + Cowork (research preview) | ✅ |
| 7 | Memory | Daily logs + vector search | CLAUDE.md hierarchy + auto-memory | ~ |
| 8 | Multi-Agent | Sub-agents, mesh, agent-to-agent | Agent Teams, SendMessage, worktree | ✅ |
| 9 | Messaging/Remote | 15+ native channels | MCP + Telegram (v2.1.80) + Remote Control (/rc) + Dispatch | ~ |
| 10 | Model Providers | 20+ providers, failover | Opus/Sonnet/Haiku + overrides | ~ |
| 11 | Cron/Automation | HEARTBEAT.md, cron, webhooks | /loop, CronCreate, /schedule, hooks | ✅ |
| 12 | Always-On | Daemon process, 24/7 | Headless on VPS + Cowork "keep awake" + /schedule | ~ |
| 13 | Plugin System | openclaw.plugin.json, 20+ hooks | plugin.json, hooks, commands, agents | ✅ |
| 14 | Skills | SKILL.md, ClawHub (5,700+) | Skills + marketplace (2,300+) | ✅ |
| 15 | Security | Docker sandbox, DM pairing | Permission modes + Auto Mode classifier + hooks | ~ |
| 16 | Voice/TTS | Talk Mode, wake word | Via MCP/scripts (not built-in) | ~ |
| 17 | Companion Apps | macOS, iOS, Android native | Desktop, VS Code, JetBrains, Web, Dispatch (mobile) | ~ |
| 18 | Gateway | WebSocket server, Control UI | Remote Control (/rc) + Dispatch (partial) | ~ |
| 19 | Canvas/A2UI | Agent-driven HTML workspace | HTML generation + Playwright preview | ❌ |
| 20 | Configuration | JSON5, hot-reload, profiles | settings.json hierarchy, CLAUDE.md | ✅ |
| 21 | Chat Commands | /status, /model, /think, /mesh | Built-in + custom skills | ✅ |
| 22 | CLI | onboard, gateway, tui, doctor | claude CLI with subcommands | ✅ |
## Score
| Verdict | Count | % |
|---------|-------|---|
| ✅ Full match | 11 | 55% |
| ~ Different approach | 7 | 35% |
| ❌ Gap | 2 | 10% |
| ✅ Full match | 12 | 55% |
| ~ Different approach | 9 | 41% |
| ❌ Gap | 1 | 4% |
## What the gaps mean
## What changed from the initial assessment
**Gateway/Control Plane (❌):** OpenClaw runs a WebSocket server
with a control UI, webchat, and an OpenAI-compatible API. Claude
Code has no equivalent. Remote Control (research preview) partially
addresses phone access but is not a programmable gateway.
The initial feature map (20 rows, 2 gaps) was based on Claude Code
CLI alone. This updated map adds:
- **Computer Use** (row 6): New capability. Claude Code Desktop and
Cowork can control your screen, click, type, navigate apps. This
matches OpenClaw's browser + desktop control.
- **Always-On** (row 12): Explicitly broken out. OpenClaw runs as a
daemon. Claude Code achieves persistence through headless VPS
deployment, Cowork's "keep awake" mode, and /schedule for remote
triggers. Different architecture, same outcome.
- **Gateway** (row 18): Upgraded from Gap to Different approach.
Remote Control (/rc) lets you control a CC session from phone or
browser. Dispatch (Cowork) adds mobile task assignment. Together
they cover the phone-control use case, though not the programmable
HTTP API.
- **Auto Mode** (rows 1, 2, 15): The AI safety classifier (Sonnet 4.6)
reviews every tool call. 0.4% false positive rate. This eliminates
the constant approval prompts that made CC feel less autonomous than
OpenClaw's daemon mode.
## The remaining gap
**Canvas/A2UI (❌):** OpenClaw's canvas is an interactive,
agent-driven HTML workspace served by the gateway. Claude Code can
generate HTML files and preview them via Playwright, but there is
no persistent, interactive canvas surface.
agent-driven HTML/CSS/JS workspace served by the gateway. Claude Code
can generate HTML files and preview them via Playwright or Computer
Use, but there is no persistent, interactive canvas surface. Artifacts
in claude.ai are the closest equivalent but are not available in
Claude Code.
These are real gaps. They matter most for always-on automation and
visual agent interfaces. For development and task execution, they
are less relevant.
## The broader ecosystem
Claude Code is one part of Anthropic's answer to OpenClaw.
The full picture:
| Product | Role | OpenClaw equivalent |
|---------|------|-------------------|
| Claude Code (CLI) | Developer agent, terminal | OpenClaw core agent |
| Claude Code Desktop | Desktop app with computer use | OpenClaw + macOS app |
| Cowork | Non-technical agent, connectors | OpenClaw for non-developers |
| Dispatch | Mobile task assignment | Telegram/WhatsApp channels |
| /schedule | Remote triggers via claude.ai | HEARTBEAT.md cron |
| Agent SDK | Programmatic control, CI/CD | OpenClaw API |
This repo focuses on Claude Code (CLI + Desktop) because it gives
you the most control. But Cowork + Dispatch are relevant alternatives
for use cases that do not require terminal access.
## Version requirements
Minimum Claude Code version for full coverage: **v2.1.81**
Minimum Claude Code version for full coverage: **v2.1.86**
| Feature | Version | OpenClaw equivalent |
|---------|---------|-------------------|
| Agent Teams | v2.1.32 | Multi-agent mesh |
| Auto-memory | v2.1.32 | Vector memory |
| Background agents | v2.1.49 | Sub-agent spawning |
| Worktree isolation | v2.1.50 | Agent sandboxing |
| HTTP hooks | v2.1.63 | Webhook integrations |
| /loop + CronCreate | v2.1.71 | HEARTBEAT.md + cron |
| disallowedTools | v2.1.78 | Tool deny lists |
| Channels + Telegram | v2.1.80 | Multi-channel messaging |
| Permission relay | v2.1.81 | DM approval |
| /loop + CronCreate | v2.1.71 | HEARTBEAT.md + cron |
| Worktree isolation | v2.1.50 | Agent sandboxing |
| disallowedTools | v2.1.78 | Tool deny lists |
| Background agents | v2.1.49 | Sub-agent spawning |
| HTTP hooks | v2.1.63 | Webhook integrations |
| Plugin marketplace | v2.1.6 | ClawHub |
| managed-settings.d | v2.1.84 | Enterprise policy |
| Auto Mode | v2.1.86 | Autonomous execution |
| Computer Use | v2.1.86 | Desktop control |
| Remote Control (/rc) | v2.1.85 | Phone access |