CoPaw
agentscope-ai/CoPaw
Alibaba's ambitious open-source personal AI workstation that positions itself as a feature-rich OpenClaw alternative with multi-channel support (Discord, Telegram, Feishu, DingTalk, iMessage). Built on the AgentScope framework, it emphasizes local/cloud flexibility and persistent autonomous operation.
Why choose CoPaw over OpenClaw?
Quick recommendation layer first, deeper analysis second. Use this before diving into metrics and architecture details.
- Better fit than OpenClaw for shared workspaces, teams, or operations-heavy usage.
- Heavier operational setup than simpler solo or hobby-grade local agents.
- Teams needing shared agent workflows
- You just need a personal assistant, not a team workflow layer
Limited evidence available. Use the primary sources before making a production decision.
AI decision layer last reviewed Apr 20, 2026. Helpful, but still inference-heavy enough to double-check primary sources.
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Isolation from host OS. 10 = Fully virtualized (Docker/Wasm); 1 = Direct local execution.
Safety of external connections. 10 = End-to-end encrypted/Scoped; 1 = Plaintext/Broad access.
Traffic control. 10 = Air-gapped/Offline-first; 1 = Unrestricted internet access.
Privacy level. 10 = Zero telemetry/Zero tracking; 1 = Extensive logging/reporting.
Command safety. 10 = No unsupervised shell; 1 = Raw, unmonitored shell access.
Security radar summary for CoPaw.
- CoPaw: Sandboxing 6 of 10, API Security 7 of 10, Network Isolation 5 of 10, Telemetry Safety 6 of 10, Shell Protection 6 of 10.
Evaluation Scale: 10 = Maximum Safety / 1 = High Risk
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Star history summary.
- CoPaw: 104 recorded points. From 304 stars on 2026-01-01 to 15,685 on 2026-04-21.
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CoPaw is an open-source personal AI assistant workstation developed by Alibaba's AgentScope team, designed as a direct competitor and alternative to OpenClaw. Built on the AgentScope framework, it provides a modular architecture for deploying AI agents either locally or in the cloud, with strong emphasis on multi-channel integration supporting DingTalk, Feishu, QQ, Discord, Telegram, and iMessage out of the box.
The project distinguishes itself through its persistent agent capabilities—unlike traditional chat-based AI tools, CoPaw agents can continue running tasks autonomously even without active user interaction. It features markdown-based long-term memory with semantic search, flexible session management, custom skills extensibility, and a desktop packaging solution for Windows/macOS. Recent commits show active development with internationalization support (Japanese, Russian), backend LLM routing with policy hooks, and unified access control across channels. The OpenAI-compatible API interface makes it easy to integrate with various LLM providers including GPT, Gemini, and Claude.