Edit log: index.html (Homepage)
This page documents how the site homepage is built and maintained per README-build-manual.md - Section 7. Site Structure & Page Ideas, Section 8. Table of Contents & Structure Diagram. Domain: https://openclawroadmap.com.
Table of contents
Quick reference: OpenClaw at a glance
Facts from README-build-manual.md and public sources (used to keep this log and the homepage accurate):
- What it is
- Free, open-source autonomous AI agent platform; self-hosted, runs on your hardware. Former names: Clawd, Clawdbot, Moltbot.
- Creator & governance
- Peter Steinberger (Austrian developer). As of Feb 2026, project transitioning to open-source foundation governance.
- GitHub
- 180,000+ stars, 20,000+ forks. Repository: github.com/openclaw/openclaw.
- Key differentiator
- OpenClaw doesn’t just chat-it acts: executes tasks, controls browsers, manages files, runs shell commands, 24/7 automation.
- Messaging platforms
- WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage, Teams, and 15+ others via one Gateway.
- Tech stack
- Node.js 22+; macOS, Linux, Windows (WSL2 recommended); optional Docker, VPS, or cloud.
- Skills marketplace
- ClawHub - discover, install, and publish skills (3,000+ community skills). Security: audit skills before use; see security best practices.
- Official resources
- Docs: docs.openclaw.ai; Community: Discord.
Reference
- Manual:
README-build-manual.md- Section 7. Site Structure & Page Ideas, Section 8. Table of Contents & Structure Diagram - Target file:
index.html(site root)
SEO (Section 7.1)
- Title: Set to
OpenClaw Roadmap - Complete Guide to Self-Hosted AI Agent Platform(≤60 chars). - Meta description: Manual-aligned text: OpenClaw Roadmap, step-by-step guide, self-hosted AI, installation, security, use cases, learning path.
- Keywords: Include
OpenClaw roadmap,install OpenClaw,OpenClaw vs ChatGPT, and related terms.
Content structure (Content outline 1–7)
- Hero (1): H1 = “OpenClaw Roadmap: Your Path to the AI Agent That Actually Does Things”; lead = step-by-step guide, self-hosted, privacy-first, 15+ platforms; CTAs: Get Started Guide →
install/quick-start.html, Compare OpenClaw vs ChatGPT →comparisons/openclaw-vs-chatgpt.html, Watch Demo Video →resources/videos.html; latest update alert below hero. - What is OpenClaw? (2): 2–3 paragraph explainer; key differentiator (acts vs chats); internal links: complete beginner’s guide →
about/what-is-openclaw.html, installation tutorial →install/quick-start.html, architecture overview →about/architecture.html. - Your OpenClaw Roadmap: 5-step path (Understand → Install → Connect → Secure → Automate) with internal links.
- How It Works: Gateway, Web Control UI, ClawHub, workflow engine, BYOM.
- Key Features grid (3): Six items with links: Self-hosted & private, 15+ messaging platforms, Persistent memory, Skills marketplace (ClawHub), Multi-model support, 24/7 automation → respective detail pages.
- Quick Start + Getting Started quick links (5): One-line install; Node 22+ and
openclaw onboard --install-daemon; links to Quick Start and Full Installation; list: Install on macOS/Windows/Linux, First setup guide, Security checklist, Troubleshooting hub. - Why Choose OpenClaw? table: Comparison vs ChatGPT/Claude (hosting, privacy, messaging, code execution, file access, memory, model choice, 24/7, cost); link to detailed comparison.
- Why People Choose OpenClaw (developers): Programmable workflow engine, Universal message router, Stateful context & memory, 50+ built-in integrations.
- Popular use cases (4): Email & calendar, Customer support, Development workflow, Content creation, Home automation; “View All Use Cases” CTA.
- Latest Content & News: Changelog, Security advisories, Community hub (internal links).
- Security First: Notice + Essential steps + Latest security updates with links to security hub.
- What People Say: Short testimonial block.
- Community stats: GitHub stars, Forks, Skills, Messaging platforms.
- Get Started Today: 3 steps (Install, Connect channel, Start automating) with links.
Internal links (manual spec)
- Install OpenClaw: hero + Quick Start + Getting Started quick links (install/quick-start, install/index, install/macos, install/windows, install/linux).
- Security best practices:
security/best-practices.html(quick links + Security section). - OpenClaw vs ChatGPT: hero CTA →
comparisons/openclaw-vs-chatgpt.html. - Complete beginner’s guide, installation tutorial, architecture overview: in “What is OpenClaw?”.
- Footer: Quick Start, Use Cases, Resources, Community clusters as in Section 8.
External links (nofollow)
- Official GitHub:
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw- footer Community. - Join our Discord:
https://discord.gg/openclaw- footer Community. - Official documentation:
https://docs.openclaw.ai/- footer Resources. - All use
rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow".
Other files touched
cursorlog/index.html- this log page (updated).cursorlog/index.html.log- text log for the homepage edits.cursorlog/cursorlog/index.html.log- session log for this improvement task.
Status
Homepage is aligned with README-build-manual.md Section 7.1 and Section 8. This cursorlog page has been improved with a table of contents, quick reference (OpenClaw at a glance), site navigation, and consistent styling. No changes to the live site root index.html were required for this task.