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AI Models and Providers

Pick the right AI model for your OpenClaw bot on ClawCloud. Model catalogs, provider comparisons, switching between models, and what each one costs.

Guides

How to Switch AI Models on Your OpenClaw Bot

Use OpenClaw's /model command and short aliases to switch between AI models on your ClawCloud bot. Match the model to the task without redeploying.

Published February 15, 2026

Keeping Your OpenClaw Bot Running When Credits Run Low

When managed-mode credits run out, your OpenClaw bot stops responding. Switch to a free model to keep it running without an API key.

Published February 19, 2026

Choose an OpenClaw AI Model Without Overpaying

A practical OpenClaw guide to picking low-cost AI models on OpenRouter without sacrificing quality, plus how ClawCloud helps control spend.

Published February 18, 2026

OpenClaw AI Model Known Issues by Tier

Real-world limitations of free, budget, and premium AI models on OpenClaw — what breaks, when it breaks, and which tier to upgrade to.

Published February 22, 2026

OpenRouter and OpenClaw — How the Model Backend Works

OpenClaw uses OpenRouter for managed-mode deployments on ClawCloud. Here's how credit limits, model routing, and the BYOK alternative work.

Published February 21, 2026

OpenClaw Configuration Guide: BYOK + Backup Free Models

OpenClaw setup guide for BYOK + Backup on ClawCloud. Keep your provider key primary and switch to free backup models with /model for free AI assistant fallback.

Published March 4, 2026

OpenClaw AI Model Fallbacks: Configure auth.profiles, auth.order, and .model.fallbacks

A step-by-step OpenClaw failover guide: order auth profiles, add cross-provider model fallbacks, and keep secrets in .env.

Published March 15, 2026

Connect OpenClaw to OpenAI on ClawCloud

Use ClawCloud BYOK mode with your OpenAI API key to deploy OpenClaw, connect the OpenAI provider, and switch between GPT-4o, GPT-5.4, and o4-mini in chat.

Published March 30, 2026

Posts

Fix: OpenClaw managed reply reliability on ClawCloud

ClawCloud improved OpenClaw managed reply reliability so managed sessions recover from stale model state instead of failing before a usable reply.

Published April 17, 2026

OpenClaw model update: Claude Sonnet 4.6, GPT-5.3 Codex, Gemini 3.1 Pro, and Grok Code

ClawCloud adds Claude Sonnet 4.6, GPT-5.3 Codex, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, and Grok Code Fast 1 to the managed catalog. 101 models, switchable in chat.

Published March 9, 2026

Which OpenClaw AI Models Actually Work Well with Skills?

Not all OpenClaw models handle skills equally. Here's how model choice affects skill quality and what ClawCloud's tiers offer.

Published March 9, 2026

OpenClaw hosting update: BYOK + backup free models

Run OpenClaw on ClawCloud with your own key as primary, then switch to free backup models with /model so your OpenClaw VPS bot stays online.

Published March 4, 2026

Running DeepSeek and Qwen Models on OpenClaw with ClawCloud

DeepSeek and Qwen models are available on ClawCloud right now. Here's what's in the catalog, how to switch, and when each model fits.

Published March 1, 2026

How OpenClaw Memory Works on a Dedicated Server

OpenClaw memory stores notes as Markdown files on disk. Here's how it works, why a dedicated server matters, and what you can configure.

Published March 1, 2026

OpenClaw as a Private ChatGPT Alternative: Your Server, Your Data

How OpenClaw compares to ChatGPT as a private alternative — dedicated server, your API key, chat history you control, running in Telegram or Discord.

Updated April 1, 2026

100+ Curated Quality Models and Free Tier Options for OpenClaw

6 free models are now in the OpenClaw catalog on ClawCloud. Use them anytime — or switch to one when your credits run low to keep your bot running.

Published February 19, 2026

API Rate Limits for OpenClaw AI Assistants

Learn how Claude, OpenAI, and Google Gemini handle rate limits and why they matter for your OpenClaw deployment on ClawCloud.

Published February 16, 2026

Full AI Model Catalog Now on Every OpenClaw Bot

ClawCloud now gives every OpenClaw bot the full model catalog for its AI provider. Switch between Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google models with short aliases.

Published February 15, 2026

OpenClaw API Costs Explained

How much does it actually cost to run OpenClaw? A breakdown of API pricing for Claude, GPT, and Gemini, plus tips to control spending.

Published February 11, 2026

Use Cases

OpenClaw for AI Code Review: Chat-Based Reviews in Telegram or Discord

Use OpenClaw for AI code review — paste a function in Telegram or Discord and get detailed feedback from Claude Sonnet, GPT-4.1, or any model you choose.

Published March 30, 2026