AI assistants and search

StartClaw alternatives

2 open-source projects that already do this job. Free to use - not free to run, which is what the numbers on the right are for.

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The projects

hangwin/mcp-chrome12,274MITChrome extension-based server exposing browser functionality for automation and AI assistants.Open on GitHub arc53/DocsGPT18,202MITPrivate AI platform with agent builder, document analysis, RAG, and API connectivity for agents.Open on GitHub

What you give up either way

SOC 2 compliance and audited controls
Fully isolated VM-per-agent infrastructure with provider-managed encryption
Hosted live desktop/session streaming and recordings
Built-in long-term enterprise memory with managed retention
Polished marketplace and one-click deploy UX

An open-source project doing the core job proves a replacement is possible. It does not prove it matches StartClaw, and it does not prove anyone has run it for a month. How we decide.