Section 02

OpenClaw Technical Deep Dive

So the market is huge. But can we actually deliver? Here's the architecture analysis of OpenClaw -- the core platform we'd deploy. Short answer: yes, with some work.

TypeScript/Node.js

Runtime

MIT License

Open Source

145K Stars

GitHub

~3 Months Old

Created Nov 2025

Architecture Overview

Slack

Signal

Teams

WebChat

Channel Adapters (standardize input format)

Gateway Daemon

WebSocket server on ws://127.0.0.1:18789 — orchestrates sessions, channels, tools, events

Agent Runtime

LLM calls, tool streaming, provider failover

Skills System

Modular capabilities — SKILL.md + scripts + templates

Workspace

Local filesystem, session data, file read/write

Anthropic Claude

OpenAI GPT

Google Gemini

Local/Ollama

Channel Comparison

Channel	Library	Complexity	Notes
WhatsApp	Baileys	Medium	Most requested by professionals; unofficial WebSocket protocol
Telegram	grammY	Low	Easiest channel; formal Bot API
Slack	Bolt	Medium	Good for firms already on Slack
Discord	discord.js	Medium	Less relevant for professionals
Signal	signal-cli (Java)	High	Maximum privacy; hardest setup but strongest security
iMessage	BlueBubbles	High	Requires macOS host; Apple ecosystem
Microsoft Teams	Extension	Medium	Enterprise-relevant
Google Chat	Built-in	Medium	Google Workspace integration
Matrix	Extension	Medium	Self-hosted, E2E encrypted option
WebChat	Built-in	Automatic	Always available at gateway host

Infrastructure Cost Per Client

Against $25k-$50k engagements, the infrastructure cost is negligible. This is where margins come from.

VPS Hosting

$5–25

/month

LLM API

$50–150

/month

Total

$110–140

/month per client

Recommended Deployment Stack

Docker Compose

Ansible

Tailscale

Grafana Cloud

Standard deployment: 28-54 hours per client. Maintenance: 3-6 hours/month.

Custom Skills by Profession

32 custom skills designed across 4 professions. These are the core value-add that justifies premium pricing.

L Lawyer (8 skills)

* Legal Research -- case law, statutes, analysis of applicability

* Case Summarization -- structured summary of parties, issues, holdings

* Document Drafting -- contracts, letters, motions, memos in firm style

* Client Intake -- intake forms, conflict checks, engagement letters

* Billing Narrative -- polished narratives meeting client billing guidelines

* Court Filing Checklist -- deadlines, required documents, filing fees

* Deposition Prep -- question outlines, exhibit lists, impeachment material

* Contract Review -- risk flags, non-standard terms, suggested revisions

P Doctor / Medical Professional (6 skills)

* Patient Communication -- plain-language explanations, follow-up instructions

* Referral Letters -- professional referral with relevant history

* Insurance Pre-Auth -- clinical justification, documentation checklists

* Literature Search -- relevant studies with applicability assessment

* Clinical Note Assist -- structured SOAP notes, ICD-10 code suggestions

* Patient Education -- customized materials at appropriate literacy level

F Financial Advisor (6 skills)

* Market Briefing -- sector performance, relevant news, daily summary

* Portfolio Summary -- performance, allocation analysis, rebalancing suggestions

* Compliance Check -- flagged issues, suggested revisions, regulatory citations

* Meeting Prep -- client history, portfolio snapshot, discussion points

* Client Communication -- drafted emails with appropriate tone and disclosures

* Financial Plan Review -- gap analysis, assumption stress tests

E Executive (6 skills)

* Email Triage -- priority-ranked list with suggested actions, draft replies

* Meeting Prep -- attendee backgrounds, agenda analysis, talking points

* Research Briefing -- key facts, analysis, implications, recommended actions

* Travel Coordination -- itinerary options, logistics, briefing materials

* Board Deck Assist -- slide outlines, data visualizations, executive summary

* Competitive Intel -- recent moves, market positioning, implications

Security: The Concern That Creates Our Value

OpenClaw has real security issues

CVE-2026-25253 (CVSS 8.8): One-click RCE exploit. ~900 malicious skills on ClawHub (~20% of total packages). Security advisories from CrowdStrike, Cisco, Trend Micro, and Bitdefender. Gartner described it as "insecure by default."

This is exactly why professionals need us

No built-in compliance for regulated industries. No audit trails. Plaintext credential storage. Attorney-client privilege not addressed. These gaps ARE the value proposition. Professionals cannot safely self-deploy. We make it safe.