techartdev/OpenClawHomeAssistant

What it solves

It provides a way to run the OpenClaw AI server directly within Home Assistant OS (HAOS), allowing users to integrate an AI gateway with chat, skills, and automation capabilities into their smart home ecosystem.

How it works

The project is delivered as a Home Assistant add-on. It bundles the OpenClaw server along with a web terminal and a Chromium browser for web scraping and automation. It exposes an OpenAI-compatible API, enabling it to be used as a conversation agent within the Home Assistant Assist pipeline.

Who it’s for

Smart home enthusiasts and Home Assistant users who want to add an AI-driven automation and conversation agent to their local home server.

Highlights

• AI Gateway: Includes chat and automation skills.
• Assist Pipeline Integration: Works as a conversation agent via OpenAI-compatible API.
• Browser Automation: Includes Chromium for web-based tasks.
• Persistent Storage: Configuration and skills are saved across updates.
• Developer Tools: Bundles common utilities like git, vim, and python3.