OpenClaw Crosses 247K GitHub Stars — Fastest-Growing Open-Source AI Agent in GitHub History

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Peter Steinberger's OpenClaw personal AI assistant has surged past 247K stars and 47K forks, making it arguably the fastest-growing open-source project in GitHub history after going viral in January 2026. The multi-channel agent runs locally and connects to 24+ messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Signal. Steinberger joined OpenAI in February; the project moved to a non-profit foundation for independent governance.