Everything You Need To Know About Viral Personal AI Assistant Clawdbot (Now Moltbot)
Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) is the viral AI assistant that actually does things. Here's why it's captivating tech enthusiasts in 2026.
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Everything You Need To Know About Viral Personal AI Assistant Clawdbot (Now Moltbot)
Moltbot: The Lobster AI Assistant Taking Over 2026 What is Moltbot? It's the viral personal AI assistant that manages your calendar, sends messages through your apps, and checks you in for flights—all while sporting a crustacean mascot. Originally launched as Clawdbot, this tool rebranded to Moltbot in January 2026 after a legal challenge, but its core promise remains unchanged: an AI that actually does things instead of just chatting. Built by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, it's captivating thousands despite requiring technical setup—proof that users crave proactive digital helpers in an increasingly automated world. Credit: Getty Images From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Human Story Behind the Lobster Every viral tech phenomenon has a human heartbeat, and Moltbot's pulse comes from a place of creative emptiness. Peter Steinberger—known online as @steipete—stepped away from his successful document SDK company PSPDFkit feeling drained. For three years, he barely touched …