ClawCode: Migrate OpenClaw Agents to Claude Code as a Plugin
ClawCode is a plugin for Claude Code that migrates OpenClaw agents into Anthropic's official CLI, allowing them to run under existing Claude plans without paying additional API fees. The tool was created after the developer's OpenClaw bot was shut down on April 4th due to token restrictions, with alternatives proving too expensive or technically inferior.
Migration Process
The plugin performs a one-way migration from OpenClaw to Claude Code. It reads from ~/.openclaw/workspace/ and imports:
- IDENTITY and SOUL files
- Memory data
- Skills (44 in the developer's case)
- Cron jobs
During import, ClawCode rewrites or skips OpenClaw-specific components that don't map to Claude Code, including gateway functions, sessions_spawn, and HEARTBEAT_OK checks to prevent silent failures. The developer reported the import took about 15 minutes, with most skills coming over successfully, 6 requiring path edits, and 2 being dropped due to gateway dependencies.
Core Features
- Memory System: SQLite with FTS5 search, supporting bilingual recall (Spanish ↔ English cross-language)
- Dream Process: Nightly three-phase system (Light, REM, Deep) that promotes important memories to long-term storage
- Messaging Plugins: Separate MCP servers for WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage, and Slack
- WebChat UI: Optional interface alongside CLI
- Agent Management:
/agent:doctorcommand for system checks,/agent:importfor migration - Automation: Slash commands, hooks, and reminders
Technical Details
ClawCode runs under Claude Code's normal Plan usage and Terms of Service. Requirements include Node 18+ and macOS/Linux. The repository is available at github.com/crisandrews/ClawCode under MIT license. The developer emphasizes this is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
Important Notes
/agent:importis opinionated about which OpenClaw patterns it rewrites versus skips- Check
IMPORT_BACKLOG.mdafter import for items not migrated - Crons only execute while Claude Code is open unless you run
/agent:service installfor launchd/systemd integration
📖 Read the full source: r/openclaw
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