**Takeaways:**
– OpenClaw has undergone a series of name changes and rebrandings over the past year, starting with **Warelay** in November 2025.
– The tool `first_line_history.py` was used to trace the history of commits related to this project, revealing its evolution through various aliases like **CLAWDIS**, **CLAWDBOT**, **Moltbot**, and finally settling on **OpenClaw**.
– This detailed Git history provides insight into how OpenClaw has adapted and grown over time, highlighting changes in functionality and the introduction of new features such as personal AI assistants.
These name changes reflect a shift from a simple WhatsApp relay tool to a more comprehensive suite of services for AI agents and personal assistance. The evolution underscores the project’s ambition to become a versatile platform capable of handling various AI-related tasks and integrations.
Originally published at simonwillison.net. Curated by AI Maestro.
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