Hosting provider is*hosting has announced the launch of an option to deploy virtual servers with preinstalled OpenClaw — an open-source AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot and recently rebranded as Moltbot OpenClaw. In practical terms, this means users can spin up their own always-on assistant without turning installation into a weekend project.
What OpenClaw Is and Who Uses It
OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant that runs 24/7 directly inside messengers. It maintains continuous conversation context, can perform real tasks, and is able to work with a browser when needed.
Supported platforms include WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage.
Tools like this are especially popular among:
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developers and DevOps engineers;
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startup teams;
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content creators;
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operators of small online projects;
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and, in general, anyone who prefers automating routine work rather than explaining why it is still unfinished.
In short, it is an assistant for people who expect a bot to do more than politely generate text.
According to is*hosting, OpenClaw can be deployed on a VPS in just a few minutes. A dedicated image — “Ubuntu 22 – Clawdbot (OpenClaw)” — is available in the template catalog. After deployment, users connect via SSH and run the initial setup.
The provider highlights its Medium plan as a suitable option, offering 3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, NVMe storage, and one IPv4 address. This configuration matches OpenClaw’s recommended resources and costs around $21 per month — a noticeably smaller figure than many hardware-based alternatives.
OpenClaw system requirements are modest:
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2 GB RAM is enough for chat-based usage;
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4 GB RAM or more is recommended for browser-based actions and automated tasks.
For users who prefer a manual approach, OpenClaw can also be installed on a standard Ubuntu VPS using the official installation script.
Overall, is*hosting has reduced the process of launching an AI assistant to roughly the same level of effort as deploying a typical server application — with the small difference that this one answers messages and never complains about working nights.