PicoClaw: Ultra-Efficient AI Assistant in Go
$10 Hardware · 10MB RAM · 1s Boot · 皮皮虾，我们走！Quick Start
Get your AI assistant running in 2 minutes
Installation
Install from binary or build from source
Configuration
Configure API keys and customize behavior
GitHub Repository
Star us on GitHub and contribute
What is PicoClaw?
PicoClaw is an ultra-lightweight personal AI Assistant inspired by nanobot, refactored from the ground up in Go through a self-bootstrapping process, where the AI agent itself drove the entire architectural migration and code optimization.AI-Bootstrapped Development: PicoClaw features 95% Agent-generated core code with human-in-the-loop refinement, showcasing the power of autonomous AI development.
Key Features
Ultra-Lightweight
<10MB Memory footprint — 99% smaller than traditional AI assistants
Minimal Cost
Efficient enough to run on $10 Hardware — 98% cheaper than a Mac mini
Lightning Fast
400X Faster startup time, boots in 1 second even on 0.6GHz single core
True Portability
Single self-contained binary across RISC-V, ARM, and x86 — one-click to go!
Performance Comparison
See how PicoClaw stacks up against other AI assistant frameworks:| Feature | OpenClaw | NanoBot | PicoClaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python | Go |
| RAM Usage | >1GB | >100MB | <10MB |
| Startup Time (0.8GHz core) | >500s | >30s | <1s |
| Hardware Cost | Mac Mini $599 | Most Linux SBC ~$50 | Any Linux Board As low as $10 |
PicoClaw delivers 400X faster boot times and uses 99% less memory than comparable solutions.
Use Cases
Full-Stack Engineer
Develop, deploy, and scale applications with AI assistance
Task Management
Schedule, automate, and maintain memory across sessions
Web Research
Discovery insights and track trends with built-in search
Standard Assistant Workflows
PicoClaw excels at:- Development Tasks: Code generation, debugging, refactoring, and deployment
- Automation: Scheduled tasks, periodic checks, and webhook integrations
- Research: Web search integration with Brave, Tavily, or DuckDuckGo
- Communication: Multi-platform support (Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, and more)
Innovative Deployment Scenarios
PicoClaw can be deployed on almost any Linux device:Old Android Phones
Give your decade-old phone a second life with Termux
$9.9 LicheeRV-Nano
Minimal home assistant on RISC-V hardware
NanoKVM
Automated server maintenance (100)
MaixCAM
Smart monitoring with AI vision (100)
Raspberry Pi Zero
Ultra-portable AI assistant for $15
Docker Containers
Cloud-native deployment anywhere
Security Notice
Recent feature merges may result in a larger memory footprint (10–20MB) in the latest versions. We plan to prioritize resource optimization as soon as the current feature set reaches a stable state.
Community & Support
Discord Community
Join our Discord server for real-time support
GitHub Issues
Report bugs and request features
WeChat Group
Chinese community support (scan QR in README)
Twitter/X
Follow @SipeedIO for updates
Recent Milestones
- 2026-02-16: 🎉 PicoClaw hit 12K stars in one week! Community maintainers needed.
- 2026-02-13: 🎉 PicoClaw reached 5000 stars in 4 days during Chinese New Year!
- 2026-02-09: 🎉 PicoClaw launched! Built in 1 day to bring AI Agents to $10 hardware.
Ready to get started? Head to the Installation guide or jump straight to the Quick Start!