tech
January 28, 2026
Moltbot, the AI agent that ‘actually does things,’ is tech’s new obsession
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TL;DR
- Moltbot, formerly Clawdbot, is an open-source AI agent that runs locally to automate tasks.
- Users can interact with Moltbot via messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord.
- Moltbot can perform actions such as managing reminders, logging data, filling forms, sending emails, and managing calendars.
- Giving Moltbot system-wide access and account credentials presents major security risks, including prompt injection vulnerabilities.
- An issue was discovered where private messages and credentials were exposed online, though a fix has been issued.
- The tool's creator warns that it is powerful software with 'sharp edges' and advises users to read security documentation.
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