OpenClaw for Developers: API Access & Custom Integrations
Build with OpenClaw: API access, webhooks, custom integrations, and CLI tools.
Why Developers Choose OpenClaw
- Programmable AI: Full API access to agent capabilities
- Custom Integrations: Webhooks, event streams, plugins
- Local Development: Test locally before deploying
- Open Source: Fork, modify, contribute
Self-Hosted vs Managed for Developers
Self-Hosted OpenClaw
Maximum control and customization
Pros
- Full source code access
- Custom modifications
- Run anywhere (local, VPS, cloud)
- No vendor lock-in
Cons
- DevOps overhead
- Manual updates
- Infrastructure management
- Security responsibility
NeatClaw Managed
API access without infrastructure
Pros
- Full API access
- Webhooks included
- No infrastructure management
- Auto-scaling
Cons
- Can't modify core source
- Managed environment only
- Monthly cost
API Features
REST API
POST /api/agents/{id}/messages
{
"content": "What's the weather?",
"stream": true
}Webhooks
Get notified of agent events: new messages, errors, status changes
CLI Tools
neatclaw deploy --env production
neatclaw logs --follow
neatclaw test --agent my-agentDevelopment Workflow
- Local Testing: Run OpenClaw locally or use NeatClaw dev environment
- Staging: Test integrations in staging environment
- Production: Deploy with CI/CD or managed hosting
- Monitoring: Track usage, errors, performance