Genspark Claw

What is Genspark Claw

Genspark Claw is your first AI employee — a personal assistant that works on your behalf, whether running on a dedicated cloud computer or locally on your own machine. Unlike chat-based AI tools, Claw connects to your apps, remembers your context, and can take action for you across email, calendar, messaging, and more.

Flexible deployment — Run Claw on a cloud computer (always on, 24/7) or locally via the desktop app (no subscription required, uses your own machine)
Works where you message — Chat with Claw in WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, Telegram, LINE, Discord, Signal, Google Chat, Feishu, and more
30+ built-in skills — Research, email, calendar, slides, docs, code, image generation, video generation, phone calls, and more, all pre-installed
Remembers everything — Learns your preferences across sessions and channels so you never have to repeat yourself
Runs automatically — Scheduled tasks and background monitoring run on your behalf, even when you're not actively chatting

Quick Start

Genspark Claw is available in two ways — and you can use both at the same time with the same account:

Option A: Web — Cloud Computer

The full Claw experience, running on a dedicated cloud computer provisioned just for you. Requires a Cloud Computer subscription.

What you get: All features described in this guide — Channels, Services, Schedules, Heartbeat, Terminal, Files, and more. Claw runs 24/7 in the cloud, independent of your local machine.

Getting started:

Go to genspark.ai/claw and click Start Now.
Select a plan (Lite, Standard, or Powerful) and complete checkout.
A confirmation screen appears — click Open Genspark Claw.
You're in. Chat with Claw directly, or connect your messaging apps from the Channels tab.
Give Claw a task in plain language — it will research, create, send, or schedule on your behalf.

Option B: Desktop App — Local Mode

The desktop app runs Claw directly on your own computer. No Cloud Computer subscription required — just your Genspark account and credits.

What you get: Chat, Channels, Skills, Memory, and more. The desktop app will continue to gain features over time.

Security note: Because Claw runs on your local machine, it has access to your file system. To reduce that exposure, select a workspace folder from the input bar before starting a task — Claw will tend to focus its file operations within that directory, lowering the risk of it accessing files elsewhere. Note that this is a soft guidance, not a hard boundary: Claw may still access files outside the folder if the task requires it. Pointing it at a specific project folder is still a good habit. Before starting any file-related task, back up important files — accidental deletions or modifications can be hard to recover.

Getting started:

Download the desktop app for macOS or Windows.
Open the app and sign in with your Genspark account.
In the left panel, select Local Computer.
Before starting work, click the folder icon in the input bar to set a workspace folder.
Start chatting — Claw is ready to work.

Plans

Cloud Computer Plans

There are three Cloud Computer tiers:

Lite — Entry-level. Best for individual use and getting started with Claw.
Standard — The most popular option. A balance of performance and cost for everyday tasks.
Powerful — High-performance. For demanding workloads, heavier automation, or users who need more compute.

Visit genspark.ai/claw for current pricing and plan details.

The Cloud Computer subscription covers your dedicated infrastructure — CPU, memory, storage, and a fixed IP address. It is a flat monthly fee, and an idle cloud computer does not consume credits. The desktop app (local mode) requires no additional subscription — just your Genspark account and credits — but Claw only runs while your computer is on and the app is open. The Cloud Computer version requires a separate subscription because it provisions a dedicated machine just for you, which keeps Claw running 24/7 even when you are away.

Credits

Credits are the fuel for Claw's AI work. They are consumed whenever Claw generates text, calls a tool, runs a scheduled task, or performs a Heartbeat check-in. Credits are shared across your entire Genspark account — there is no separate wallet for Claw.

Things that consume credits:

Every conversation message and tool call
Each run of a scheduled task or Heartbeat
Setup and configuration tasks (connecting channels, services)
Image generation, video generation, and other media tasks

How to Get More Credits

To get more credits, subscribe to Plus or Pro, or upgrade to a higher tier — higher tiers come with a larger monthly credit allocation.

Feature Guide

Home

The Home tab is your main overview and the place for day-to-day configuration. It includes:

Computer Information — Shows your cloud computer's status, IP, and other details. Expand it to access all configurable options:
- Claw Email — Your dedicated Claw email address. You can edit the address and manage the Allowed Senders list to control who can reach Claw by email.
- Domain — Set up a custom domain for your Claw email by clicking Start Building. Claw can also host a website at this domain directly from your cloud computer.
- AI Model — Switch the model Claw uses for all subsequent conversations. Click Switch Model to choose from available options. Switching models does not clear your conversation history.
- Remote Desktop Password — View, copy, or reset your cloud computer password. Click Remote Desktop to open a browser-based view of your cloud computer directly.
How to Use — Quick link to tutorials.
Reach Me Anywhere — Shortcut to the Channels tab.
Let Claw Act On Your Behalf — Shortcut to the Services tab.
Run Claw on a Schedule — Shortcut to the Schedules tab.
Advanced — Quick links to Terminal, Files, and Settings.

Channels

Connect Claw to your messaging apps from the Channels tab. Supported platforms include WhatsApp, Telegram, LINE, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Signal, Google Chat, Feishu / Lark, and more.

Claw also gets its own dedicated email address (Claw Email) — always connected by default. You can message Claw by email, and Claw can send emails on your behalf after you connect Gmail or Outlook.

Conversations stay separate per channel — a Slack thread won't bleed into your WhatsApp chat. Long-term memory, however, is shared across all channels — anything you ask Claw to "remember" is available everywhere.

How to connect a channel:

Click Connect next to the channel you want to set up.
A guided setup agent will walk you through the configuration step by step — just follow its instructions.
If an instruction isn't clear, describe your current situation to the agent (for example, paste a screenshot or describe what you see on screen) and it will adjust its guidance.
If you run into an issue the setup agent can't resolve, go back to the main Claw interface and send a message directly in the left-side chat panel describing the problem. Claw can investigate and troubleshoot on your behalf.

DM policy: After connecting a channel, Claw's DM access defaults to Pairing Mode — only contacts you've explicitly approved can message Claw. If you see a warning that DM is set to "open," switch it back to Pairing Mode. With an open DM policy, anyone who knows Claw's address can send it messages and prompt it to act on your behalf.

Services

Claw can log into your apps and act on your behalf. Go to the Services tab to connect accounts. Supported services include:

Email & Calendar: Google (Gmail, Calendar, Drive), Outlook
Social Media: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
Developer Tools: GitHub
Productivity: Slack, Notion, HubSpot, Box
Business: Salesforce, Stripe, Zoom
Tools: Jira, Figma, Crunchbase, SimilarWeb

How to connect a service:

Click on the service you want to connect.
A Remote Desktop window opens — this is the browser on your cloud computer, already navigated to that service's login page. Your cloud computer password is automatically copied to your clipboard.
Enter the password when prompted to unlock the remote desktop.
Log into the service as you normally would. Your session is saved on your cloud computer.
Close the Remote Desktop window. Claw automatically checks that the login was successful and is ready to use that service on your behalf.

Once connected, Claw keeps the session active and can read and send emails, manage calendar events, review PRs, and more — without you opening the app. If a session expires (some platforms log out inactive sessions), just repeat the steps above to reconnect.

Schedules

The Schedules tab lets you set up recurring tasks that Claw runs automatically — no manual triggering required.

Creating a scheduled task:

Click Add Task in the Schedules tab.
Choose a setup method:
- Smart Setup — Recommended for most users. Claw asks you a few questions in plain language (what to do, when to run, where to send results) and builds the task for you automatically.
- Manual Setup — For users who want full control. You fill in every field directly: the task name, when to run it (either as a simple time like "daily at 9 AM" or as a cron expression for advanced scheduling), timezone, and the exact prompt Claw should run.
Save the task. Claw will run it at the specified time, even if you're not online.

Pre-built task templates are available to get started quickly. Click a template to install it in one step:

Brand Monitor — Daily sentiment analysis across App Store, Reddit, G2, Trustpilot, and X/Twitter
Morning News Brief — Daily news digest delivered to your chat or email
Competitor Alert — Monitor competitor product updates and send a daily summary
GitHub Issues Digest — Daily summary of new issues and PRs across your repositories
Dev Standup Brief — Morning briefing with yesterday's commits, open PRs, and today's meetings
Google Ads Daily Report — Daily Google Ads performance report
Weekly Pipeline Report — Auto-generated sales pipeline overview from your CRM
Stock Analysis — Daily stock and crypto portfolio briefing

Each task shows its name, schedule, and enabled/disabled status. If a task fails, a Last Run Failed button appears — click it and Claw will automatically diagnose the error and suggest a fix.

If you have two or more scheduled tasks, a Model Optimizer banner will appear at the top of the Schedules tab. Click Try it to install the skill — it will analyze each task and assign the most cost-effective model to it individually.

Heartbeat — Toggle this on to enable periodic autonomous check-ins. When active, Claw proactively monitors your inbox, calendar, and other connected services at a regular interval and acts on anything that needs attention — even if you haven't sent a message. When off, Claw only responds when you initiate a conversation.

Terminal

The Terminal tab gives you direct command-line access to your cloud computer in the browser. Use it to run scripts, inspect files, install packages, or debug issues — all without leaving the Claw dashboard.

Files

The Files tab is a browser-based file manager for your cloud computer. Browse, upload, download, and manage files stored on your cloud computer. You can also open a file in the built-in editor, select specific lines, and right-click to send them to the Claw chat as an edit request.

Settings

The Settings tab contains cloud computer management actions. You'll notice some buttons use the term "VM" (short for virtual machine) — this is just the technical name for your cloud computer; they refer to the same thing.

Refresh Status — Reload the current cloud computer status.
Update Configuration — Push the latest Claw configuration to your cloud computer. A dot indicator appears when an update is available.
Diagnose — Run an AI-powered diagnostic check on your cloud computer. Diagnose can inspect system health, check running services, restart components if needed, and walk you through fixing any issues it finds. Use it whenever Claw stops responding or something isn't working as expected. A Diagnose shortcut also appears in the chat area when Claw seems unresponsive.
Force Restart — Restart the cloud computer if Claw becomes unresponsive.
Delete VM — Permanently delete your cloud computer and all data on it.

Skills

Skills are saved task instructions that tell Claw exactly how to handle a specific type of work. Once a skill is installed, Claw follows it reliably rather than figuring out the approach from scratch each time — making recurring tasks faster and more consistent.

Installing skills:

Pre-built template skills can be installed directly from the Schedules tab (look for the template banner or individual task cards).
You can ask Claw to write a custom skill for any task you do repeatedly — describe what you want it to do, and Claw will write, test, and install the skill for you.

When to use skills: If you find yourself giving Claw the same multi-step instructions repeatedly, ask it to save those instructions as a skill. The more specific you are about the expected inputs, steps, and output format, the more reliably the skill will work.

Memory

Claw has a persistent memory system that works across sessions and channels. When something important comes up — a preference, a rule, key context about your work — Claw can write it to long-term memory and apply it automatically in future conversations.

How to use it:

Say "remember this" explicitly when you want something stored. Just mentioning something in passing doesn't guarantee it will be recalled later, especially across sessions or after a long conversation.
Long-term memory is shared across all channels — something you tell Claw in Slack will be available when you message it on WhatsApp.
Individual conversation threads are separate per channel — the Slack thread history doesn't appear in WhatsApp, but saved memories do.

What happens when a conversation gets long: When a conversation grows very long, Claw automatically compresses older parts of the thread — this is expected behavior, not a bug. Important decisions or preferences should be saved to memory explicitly so they survive compression.

Pro Tips

Use Schedules and Heartbeat effectively

If you find yourself asking Claw the same thing every morning, set it up as a scheduled task instead. Recurring briefings, weekly reports, and monitoring tasks are all better handled in the Schedules tab — Claw runs them automatically and sends results to you without any prompting.
Schedules is for tasks with a clear definition — what to do, when, and what to deliver (e.g., "every Monday at 9 AM, pull last week's sales data and email me a summary"). Heartbeat is for ongoing awareness — Claw periodically checks your connected services and acts if something needs attention, without you defining a specific task upfront.
Both consume credits in the background, even when you're not actively using Claw. If your credits are running out faster than expected, check the Schedules tab: turn off Heartbeat if you don't need proactive monitoring, and disable or delete any scheduled tasks you no longer use.
Frequency is a multiplier. A task that costs 10 credits when run once a day costs 300 credits a month. Run the same task hourly and that becomes 7,200 credits — same task, 24× the cost. Before setting anything to run automatically, ask: what's the minimum frequency that still makes this useful? News monitoring once a day is usually just as good as every hour. Start conservative and increase only if you actually need it.

Save credits

Match the model to the task. Claw supports multiple AI models — switch from the Home tab without clearing your history. For complex or high-stakes work, use a stronger model. For routine tasks, switch to a lighter one. For scheduled tasks specifically, the Model Optimizer skill can analyze each job and assign the most cost-effective model individually — install it from the Schedules tab banner.
Use sub-agents for complex tasks. For multi-step tasks, you don't have to run everything on an expensive model. Ask Claw to delegate simpler parts — data retrieval, formatting, summarization — to sub-agents running a lighter model, while your main session uses a more capable one.
Plan before executing. For complex tasks, ask Claw to outline its approach before it starts working. A quick "lay out your plan first" surfaces misalignments early — before credits are spent going down the wrong path. This habit is especially valuable for multi-step automations, long research tasks, and anything involving external actions like sending emails or posting content.
Reuse skills for recurring tasks. If you find yourself explaining the same multi-step task to Claw repeatedly, turn it into a skill. Skills are saved workflows — Claw skips the back-and-forth setup and goes straight to execution, using fewer credits and producing more consistent results. Ask Claw: "Save this as a skill so we can reuse it."
Audit if usage seems high. If credit consumption seems unexpectedly high, check for: scheduled tasks running too frequently (review the Schedules tab and reduce frequency or disable tasks you no longer need); Heartbeat left on when you don't need proactive monitoring; or unexpected activity from others (check your DM policy in the Channels tab and ensure it's set to Pairing Mode, not open).
Use Diagnose before retrying. If Claw stops responding or behaves unexpectedly, click Diagnose before restarting or retrying repeatedly. The Diagnose tool runs directly on your cloud computer and can identify most issues — service outages, configuration problems, resource limits — and often fixes them automatically. Retrying without diagnosing can waste credits without resolving the underlying problem.

Memory and context

Explicitly tell Claw to remember important things. Just mentioning something in conversation doesn't guarantee Claw will recall it later — especially across sessions or after a long conversation. For preferences, rules, or key context you always want Claw to apply, say "remember this" explicitly. Claw writes it to its long-term memory and applies it in future conversations across all your channels.
Group chats and DMs are separate. What you tell Claw in a direct message stays in that session. Claw in a Slack group, Teams channel, or WhatsApp group is running a separate session and doesn't have access to your DM history. If context matters across both, share it explicitly in both places, or ask Claw to save it to memory.
Keep sessions focused. Every message, tool result, and search output in your conversation adds to Claw's active context — and large contexts consume more credits. Start a new session for unrelated tasks instead of continuing one long thread. Be specific in your requests: "Summarize the top 3 AI news stories from today" is significantly cheaper than "Tell me what's happening in AI." And ask for what you actually need — if you only need a summary, don't ask Claw to retrieve the full document first.
Let Claw read your emails passively. Add your Claw email address to the CC or BCC field of your work emails. Claw will absorb the context silently — no reply, just awareness. Over time, this gives Claw a rich picture of your ongoing work, so when you ask it to draft a follow-up, prepare for a meeting, or summarize a thread, it already has the background.

Security

Limit local mode access with a workspace folder. The desktop app's local mode runs Claw on your own machine, which means it can access your file system. To reduce that exposure, select a workspace folder from the input bar before starting a task — Claw will tend to stay within that directory, lowering the risk of it touching files elsewhere. This is a soft guidance rather than a hard boundary, but pointing Claw at the relevant project folder is still a meaningful safeguard.
Back up important files before starting. When using local mode for file-related tasks, back up anything critical beforehand — accidental deletions or unintended modifications can be hard to recover. This is especially worth doing before batch operations or anything that modifies many files at once.
Be aware of prompt injection. When Claw browses websites, reads emails, or processes documents on your behalf, malicious content in those sources may attempt to redirect its behavior — for example, a webpage could contain hidden instructions telling Claw to take actions you never requested. This is called prompt injection. To reduce exposure: avoid sending Claw to untrusted or unfamiliar sources for autonomous tasks; be cautious about letting Claw act on emails or files from unknown senders; and review its planned actions when it is operating in less-controlled environments.
Apply the minimum access principle. Only connect services that Claw actually needs for the tasks you give it. A Claw used mainly for scheduling and research doesn't need access to financial accounts or sensitive archives. Limiting what Claw can reach also limits the potential damage if it is ever manipulated into acting outside your intentions.
Confirm before high-risk actions. For actions that are hard to reverse — sending bulk emails, posting to social media, deleting files, or executing financial transactions — ask Claw to show you its plan before it starts. This gives you a chance to catch misalignments or unexpected scope before they happen. This habit is especially important for scheduled tasks that run unattended.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between Genspark Claw and Super Agent?

Super Agent is a session-based AI assistant you chat with on genspark.ai — it starts fresh each session. Genspark Claw is a persistent AI that connects to your messaging apps, remembers your context across sessions, and acts on your behalf across email, calendar, and other services. It can run on a dedicated cloud computer (always on, 24/7) or locally on your own machine via the desktop app.

Q: Does Claw keep working when I'm offline?

It depends on which version you're using.

Cloud Computer (web): Yes. Claw runs on a dedicated cloud computer, so it continues executing tasks even after you close your laptop or browser. Results will be waiting for you when you return.

Desktop app (local mode): No. Claw runs on your own machine, so it only works while your computer is on and the app is running. If your computer goes to sleep or you quit the app, Claw pauses until you're back.

Q: Can I add Claw to a group chat?

Yes, for external messaging apps — but each platform requires some manual permission setup before Claw can read group messages. Ask Claw directly: "How do I set up group chat for [platform]?" and it will walk you through the configuration for your specific setup.

Keep in mind: Claw has access to your personal data (emails, calendar, files), and other group members can prompt it to reveal that information. Only add Claw to groups where you trust all members.

Q: What do I do if Claw stops responding?

Look for the Diagnose shortcut at the top of the chat area — it appears automatically when Claw seems unresponsive. You can also access Diagnose from the Settings tab. Diagnose runs a full health check on your cloud computer, inspects running services, and can restart components if needed. Most connectivity and responsiveness issues are resolved this way. If Diagnose doesn't resolve the issue, use Force Restart in Settings.

Q: Is my data private?

Yes. Each user gets their own isolated cloud computer. Nothing is shared between users. Your service logins stay inside your private browser session on your cloud computer, and the email channel has an allowlist so only approved senders can reach Claw.

Q: What if Claw does something wrong while I'm not watching?

Claw is designed with human oversight in mind. External actions like sending emails or posting messages require permission. Start with read-only or low-risk tasks when you're first setting up automations, and expand from there as you build confidence.

Q: How does Claw's pricing work, and why is it separate from Plus/Pro?

It depends on which version you use.

Desktop app (local mode): No additional subscription required. You only need a Genspark account and credits — the same credits used across all Genspark features.

Web (Cloud Computer): Requires a separate Cloud Computer subscription on top of your Genspark membership. This is because the cloud version provisions a dedicated machine just for you — your own CPU, memory, storage, and IP address. That's real infrastructure running 24/7, which has a real cost separate from the shared resources that power standard Genspark features.

Credits work the same way for both versions — shared across your whole account, consumed whenever Claw does AI work. Think of it this way: the Cloud Computer subscription is your "office space" (a flat monthly fee that keeps your cloud computer running), and credits are your "office supplies" (consumed when Claw actually executes tasks). An idle cloud computer does not consume credits.

Q: Why are my credits being used so fast?

Complex tasks — long documents, image or video generation, multi-step automations — consume more credits than simple questions. Background automations like Heartbeat and scheduled tasks also use credits continuously. To reduce consumption: switch to a lighter model for routine tasks, review your Schedules tab and disable any jobs you no longer need, and turn off Heartbeat if you don't need proactive monitoring.

Q: I connected Google but Calendar doesn't seem to work — why?

The initial Google OAuth connection may not have included Calendar permissions. Disconnect Google from the Services tab and reconnect — make sure to grant all the permissions requested during the reconnect flow.

Q: Why are emails from Claw going to spam?

Claw's email address uses the genspark.email domain, which is relatively new and still building its sender reputation. Ask recipients to add your Claw email address to their contacts or safe senders list. If deliverability is important for your use case, set up a custom domain from the Home tab.

Q: I deleted my cloud computer to stop credits draining — was that the right move?

Deleting the cloud computer does stop all activity, but it also permanently erases everything on it — your conversation history, memory, files, and credentials. That data cannot be recovered. A safer approach is to turn off Heartbeat and disable any scheduled tasks you don't need — this reduces background credit consumption while keeping your data intact. Only delete the cloud computer if you intend to fully cancel and have already backed up anything important.

Q: Is the desktop app's local mode safe to use?

Local mode runs Claw directly on your computer, so it has broader access to your file system than the cloud version does. To reduce that exposure, select a workspace folder from the input bar in the desktop app — Claw will tend to focus its file operations within that folder, though this is a soft guidance rather than a hard boundary. If you're using local mode for a specific project, pointing it at the project directory is still a good habit. As with any AI that can take actions, avoid exposing it to sensitive directories you don't need it to touch.

Q: What happens to my data if I cancel?

After your current billing cycle ends, your cloud computer is recycled and all data on it is permanently deleted. Make sure to back up any files or data you want to keep before cancelling — you can download files directly from the Files tab.

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