**Takeaways:**
– OpenClaw has undergone multiple name changes over its development history, starting with “Warelay” in November 2025 and ending with the current moniker of “OpenClaw.”
– The tool `first_line_history.py` was used to trace these changes through the Git history of the OpenClaw README file.
– This exploration provides insight into how projects evolve under different names, reflecting shifts in functionality or ownership.
The project’s journey from a simple WhatsApp relay utility (“Warelay”) to a broader AI assistant platform (“OpenClaw”) showcases its growth and adaptation over time.
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