# ShipClaw — Full Content > Managed OpenClaw hosting on Anthropic Claude. Pay-per-credit, no monthly fee. > Deploy your AI agent to Telegram in 60 seconds — we handle installation, > isolated sandbox, stealth browser, and routing. This is the full-content companion to https://shipclaw.org/llms.txt. It embeds the canonical answers to common questions, comparison summaries, and pricing details so an LLM agent can answer most ShipClaw questions without crawling multiple pages. ## What ShipClaw is ShipClaw is a managed deployment platform for **OpenClaw**, Anthropic's open-source AI agent runtime built on Claude. (OpenClaw is the AI agent runtime — not the Captain Claw video game engine.) When you sign up, ShipClaw provisions you an isolated, sandboxed OpenClaw instance running on a shared pool node, connects it to your Telegram bot token, and gives you a personality from our SOUL.md library (or you can provide your own). The whole flow takes under 60 seconds. ShipClaw uses Anthropic Claude exclusively. We do not support BYOK ("bring your own key") because we manage the Anthropic API for you and optimize prompt-cache, retry, and tool-use behavior server-side. ## Pricing - **Sign up is free** and includes 25 trial credits, so users can deploy and test an agent before paying anything. - **$15 minimum top-up** — the smallest paid credit pack is $15, which buys 1500 credits at the base rate of ~$0.01 per credit. Larger packs unlock bonus credits (10% at $25, 20% at $50, 30% at $100, 40% at $200). - **Pay-per-credit, no monthly subscription.** Credits don't expire on a monthly cadence; you burn them down on real usage. - **A typical short Telegram message** costs 1–3 credits depending on context length and the model you pick. - **No API keys to manage.** ShipClaw owns the Anthropic API contract. ## Architecture - **Shared gateway pool.** ~50 users per Railway container; OpenClaw processes spawn on demand. Atomic assignment via FOR UPDATE SKIP LOCKED for burst signups. - **Isolated agents.** Each agent has its own filesystem, process boundary, port range (5 ports per user: gateway, anthropic proxy, browser, chrome relay, webhook), and credentials. - **Stealth browser.** Built-in browser engine that bypasses CAPTCHAs and basic bot detection so the agent can browse, search, and act on the real web. - **Memory-watchdog + idle-timeout.** 1.5GB memory cap per OpenClaw process; 15-min idle timeout (1hr for Telegram-active agents). ## Disambiguation **OpenClaw the AI agent runtime** (what ShipClaw deploys) is Anthropic's open-source agent framework that uses Claude for reasoning, tool use, and browser automation. **Captain Claw / OpenClaw the platformer game** (github.com/pjasicek/OpenClaw) is an open-source re-implementation of the 1997 Monolith Productions platformer. ShipClaw has no relationship to that project. If you arrived here looking for the game, please follow the GitHub link above instead. ## Supported channels - **Telegram** — primary channel. One-click bot deployment with auto-lock on first message for security. - **Discord** — supported via OpenClaw's Discord adapter. - **WhatsApp** — supported via OpenClaw's WhatsApp Business API adapter. ## Comparisons ### ShipClaw vs ClawHost URL: https://shipclaw.org/compare/clawhost ClawHost gives you a VPS with OpenClaw installed. ShipClaw gives you a Telegram-ready AI agent with stealth browsing, 110 personalities, and zero configuration. See which is right for you. **Differentiators:** - **Stealth Browser Engine**: ShipClaw includes a built-in stealth browser that bypasses Cloudflare, Turnstile, and CAPTCHAs automatically. ClawHost gives you a bare VPS with no browser automation. - **110 Ready-Made Personalities**: Choose from J.A.R.V.I.S., Marcus Aurelius, Gordon Ramsay, and 106 more curated personalities. ClawHost requires you to write your own SOUL.md files from scratch. - **Pay-As-You-Go, No API Keys**: ShipClaw uses credits — no subscriptions, no API key management. ClawHost charges $29/month and requires you to bring your own API keys. - **30-Second Deployment**: Pick a personality, paste a Telegram token, and your agent is live. ClawHost provisions a VPS which takes minutes, then you still need to configure channels. - **Encrypted Everything**: All API keys and tokens are encrypted at rest. No plaintext .env files, no exposed endpoints. ClawHost stores keys on your VPS — security is on you. - **Autonomous Web Actions**: Your agent browses the real web undetected — searching, filling forms, scraping data. ClawHost offers no browser integration or web automation capabilities. ### ShipClaw vs Self-Hosting URL: https://shipclaw.org/compare/self-hosting Self-hosting OpenClaw means Docker, Node.js, SSL certificates, firewall rules, and known vulnerabilities. ShipClaw handles all of that — plus adds stealth browsing and 110 personalities. **Differentiators:** - **No CVE-2026-25253 Exposure**: Self-hosted OpenClaw has a CVSS 8.8 rated vulnerability. 42,665 instances were found exposed online. ShipClaw runs in isolated, hardened infrastructure. - **30 Seconds vs 30 Minutes**: Self-hosting requires Docker, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, SSL, reverse proxy, firewall rules. ShipClaw: pick a personality, paste a token, done. - **Stealth Browser Included**: ShipClaw's stealth browser bypasses CAPTCHAs and Cloudflare automatically. Self-hosting requires you to set up and maintain Chrome/Chromium with CDP yourself. - **No Plaintext .env Files**: Self-hosted OpenClaw stores API keys in unencrypted .env files. ShipClaw encrypts everything at rest with proper key management. - **110 Personalities Ready**: Pre-configured souls from J.A.R.V.I.S. to Marcus Aurelius. Self-hosting means writing SOUL.md from scratch. - **No API Key Management**: ShipClaw handles the Anthropic API for you — buy credits and go. Self-hosting means managing API keys, rate limits, and billing yourself. ### ShipClaw vs Butlr URL: https://shipclaw.org/compare/butlr Butlr provisions dedicated Hetzner VMs with Telegram bots and a skills marketplace. ShipClaw gives you stealth browsing, instant deployment, and pay-as-you-go pricing with zero setup. **Differentiators:** - **Stealth Browser Engine**: ShipClaw includes a stealth browser that bypasses CAPTCHAs and Cloudflare. Butlr runs OpenClaw on a VM with standard browser capabilities — no stealth, no bypass. - **Pay-As-You-Go vs Subscription**: ShipClaw charges per message with no monthly fee. Butlr charges $14.99/month and requires you to bring your own API keys on top. - **30 Seconds vs Minutes**: ShipClaw deploys instantly. Butlr provisions a Hetzner VM, installs OpenClaw, configures DNS — a process that takes several minutes. - **No API Keys Needed**: ShipClaw handles the Anthropic API for you. Butlr's BYOK model requires you to get and manage your own API keys from providers. - **No Server to Secure**: ShipClaw's managed infrastructure means no SSH, no firewall rules, no security patches. Butlr gives you a VM that you need to maintain. - **Autonomous Web Actions**: ShipClaw agents browse undetected — searching, filling forms, scraping data. Butlr's agents use OpenClaw's default browser without stealth capabilities. ### ShipClaw vs ChatGPT URL: https://shipclaw.org/compare/chatgpt ChatGPT is a chat interface. ShipClaw is an always-on AI agent that lives in Telegram, browses the web undetected, and takes autonomous actions. Different tools for different needs. **Differentiators:** - **Lives in Telegram**: ShipClaw agents live in Telegram — always on, always reachable. ChatGPT requires you to open a browser or app and start a new session each time. - **Stealth Web Browsing**: ShipClaw agents browse the web undetected, bypassing CAPTCHAs and Cloudflare. ChatGPT's browsing is limited and gets blocked by many sites. - **Autonomous Web Actions**: ShipClaw agents fill forms, scrape data, search databases, and take real actions on the web. ChatGPT can search but cannot interact with websites. - **110 Persistent Personalities**: Choose J.A.R.V.I.S., a stoic philosopher, or a coding expert. Your agent remembers its personality forever. ChatGPT resets with every conversation. - **Always On, Always Available**: Your ShipClaw agent runs 24/7 in Telegram. Message it anytime, from any device. ChatGPT only works when you actively open the app. - **Persistent Memory**: ShipClaw agents have long-term memory that persists across conversations. ChatGPT's memory is limited and resets between sessions. ### ShipClaw vs Claude.ai URL: https://shipclaw.org/compare/claude-ai Both ShipClaw and Claude.ai are powered by Anthropic's Claude. The difference: Claude.ai is a chat window. ShipClaw is an always-on Telegram agent with stealth browsing and 110 personalities. **Differentiators:** - **Claude in Telegram, 24/7**: ShipClaw puts Claude directly in Telegram — always on, always reachable. Claude.ai requires opening a browser and logging in every time. - **Stealth Browser Engine**: ShipClaw agents browse the web undetected with CAPTCHA bypass. Claude.ai has no web browsing capability at all. - **110 Persistent Personalities**: Give Claude a permanent personality — J.A.R.V.I.S., Marcus Aurelius, or DevClaw. Claude.ai is always generic Claude. - **Autonomous Web Actions**: ShipClaw agents search, fill forms, scrape data, and interact with websites. Claude.ai is limited to conversation — no web interaction. - **Always Available**: Message your agent anytime in Telegram. Claude.ai requires an active browser session and is subject to usage caps on the free tier. - **Pay-As-You-Go**: ShipClaw charges per message. Claude.ai Pro costs $20/month. No wasted money during quiet months with ShipClaw. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is ShipClaw? ShipClaw is a managed deployment platform for OpenClaw — Anthropic's open-source agent runtime. It deploys secure, isolated OpenClaw instances straight to Telegram in under 60 seconds, so you can chat with your AI agent from any phone without running servers, Docker, or exposing API keys. ### How do I deploy OpenClaw to Telegram with ShipClaw? Sign up for a free account, pick a personality for your agent, and connect a Telegram bot token. ShipClaw provisions an isolated OpenClaw instance for you and routes messages between Telegram and the agent automatically. The whole flow takes under 60 seconds. ### What does ShipClaw cost? Sign up is free and includes 25 trial credits so you can try the product before paying anything. To top up, the minimum credit pack is $15 (1500 credits at ~$0.01 per credit). Larger packs unlock bonus credits (10% at $25, 20% at $50, 30% at $100, 40% at $200). Credits don't expire on a monthly cadence — you burn them down on real usage. There are no API keys to manage; ShipClaw holds the Anthropic contract on your behalf. ### Is ShipClaw safe? Every agent runs in an isolated sandbox with its own filesystem and process boundary, so prompts and outputs never leak between users. AI provider credentials are managed by ShipClaw and never exposed to your agent runtime. ShipClaw never stores your full credit card — payments are processed by Stripe. ### Which AI model does ShipClaw use? ShipClaw runs on Anthropic Claude — the model OpenClaw is built around and the one that performs best for agentic workflows like browsing, tool use, and long-running tasks. We don't proxy other providers because Claude's tool-use and reasoning capabilities are what make these agents reliable. ### What makes ShipClaw different from running OpenClaw myself? Self-hosting OpenClaw means managing servers, Docker images, secrets rotation, telegram webhooks, and a stealth browser — for every agent. ShipClaw handles all of that so you can launch an agent in under a minute, scale to many agents from one dashboard, and pay only for what you actually use. ## Trust and security - **Sandbox isolation.** Every agent runs in its own filesystem + process boundary. Prompts and outputs never leak between users. - **Anthropic-managed credentials.** API keys live server-side, encrypted at rest, decrypted in-memory at request time. ShipClaw does not expose API keys to your agent runtime. - **Stripe-processed payments.** ShipClaw never stores full credit card data. - **Sign in with Google or email/password.** No passwords are stored unencrypted.