Dev Dismantles OpenClaw: 98% Hype, Relies Entirely on Microsoft's Playwright
burkov · x · 2026-08-09
The author reiterates his February claim that the highly hyped AI agent project OpenClaw lacks real innovation.
By analyzing its open-source code, he concludes the project is 98% marketing. Its core selling point—browser automation—relies entirely on Microsoft's Playwright library rather than proprietary tech. The project's founder has reportedly since taken a regular job.
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