Comparison
moltworker vs captain-claw
Verdict
Pick moltworker if moltworker is a deployment platform for AI agents using Cloudflare Workers and Anthropic's Claude, offering scalable cloud execution; pick captain-claw if self-hosted ensemble reasoning and agentic coding framework for orchestrating specialist AI agents.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | moltworker | captain-claw |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (72d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Active (12d since push) As of 5d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 5d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- moltworker
- Run OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot, formerly Clawdbot) on Cloudflare Workers
- captain-claw
- Self-hosted framework for orchestrating fleets of specialist AI agents
Stars
- moltworker
- 9.9k
- captain-claw
- 161
Forks
- moltworker
- 1.7k
- captain-claw
- 14
Open issues
- moltworker
- 97
- captain-claw
- 0
Language
- moltworker
- TypeScript
- captain-claw
- Python
Adopt for
- moltworker
- moltworker is a deployment platform for AI agents using Cloudflare Workers and Anthropic's Claude, offering scalable cloud execution.
- captain-claw
- Self-hosted ensemble reasoning and agentic coding framework for orchestrating specialist AI agents
Persona
- moltworker
- -
- captain-claw
- -
Runtime
- moltworker
- -
- captain-claw
- -
License
- moltworker
- Apache-2.0
- captain-claw
- MIT
Last pushed
- moltworker
- May 9, 2026
- captain-claw
- Aug 1, 2026
Categories
- moltworker
- AI Agents
- captain-claw
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- moltworker
- Steady (60%)
- captain-claw
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- moltworker
- 72d
- captain-claw
- 12d
Open issues (now)
- moltworker
- 97
- captain-claw
- 0
Owner type
- moltworker
- Organization
- captain-claw
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- moltworker
- Published findings
- captain-claw
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- moltworker
- Trust report
- captain-claw
- Trust report
Choose moltworker if…
- moltworker is primarily TypeScript; captain-claw is Python.
- License: moltworker is Apache-2.0, captain-claw is MIT.
- Requirements: Requires a paid subscription to Cloudflare Workers ($5 USD/month) for Sandboxes.; Needs an Anthropic API key for accessing Claude..
- Tags unique to moltworker: ai-agents, ai-gateway, anthropic-api, cloudflare-sandbox-containers.
- You need to deploy an AI agent capable of leveraging the speed and reliability of Cloudflare Workers with access to Anthropic's Claude via its API. Specifically if you're comfortable coding in TypeSc
When NOT to use moltworker
- If you have a large-scale deployment or high-utilization application that requires more than the provisions of a `standard-1` container (e.g., significantly over 24/7 operation), due to higher costs
- For users preferring free solutions; moltworker's Cloudflare Workers Paid plan and Claude API usage will incur monthly fees
Choose captain-claw if…
- captain-claw is primarily Python; moltworker is TypeScript.
- License: captain-claw is MIT, moltworker is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to captain-claw: agent-orchestration, agentic-coding, local-friendly, model-agnostic.
- When you need a model-agnostic solution that supports local deployment of multiple AI agents.
When NOT to use captain-claw
- Avoid if your project needs cloud-based scalable resources, as captain-claw focuses on local setups.
- If ease-of-use and existing community support are prioritized over self-hosting flexibility.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (cloudflare/moltworker) · observed Jul 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (cloudflare/moltworker) · observed Jul 20, 2026
- Last push (cloudflare/moltworker) · observed May 9, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (kstevica/captain-claw) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (kstevica/captain-claw) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Last push (kstevica/captain-claw) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: moltworker 9.9k · captain-claw 161 (synced Jul 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between moltworker and captain-claw?
- moltworker: Run OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot, formerly Clawdbot) on Cloudflare Workers. captain-claw: Self-hosted framework for orchestrating fleets of specialist AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose moltworker over captain-claw?
- Choose moltworker over captain-claw when moltworker is primarily TypeScript; captain-claw is Python; License: moltworker is Apache-2.0, captain-claw is MIT; Requirements: Requires a paid subscription to Cloudflare Workers ($5 USD/month) for Sandboxes.; Needs an Anthropic API key for accessing Claude.; Tags unique to moltworker: ai-agents, ai-gateway, anthropic-api, cloudflare-sandbox-containers; You need to deploy an AI agent capable of leveraging the speed and reliability of Cloudflare Workers with access to Anthropic's Claude via its API. Specifically if you're comfortable coding in TypeSc.
- When should I choose captain-claw over moltworker?
- Choose captain-claw over moltworker when captain-claw is primarily Python; moltworker is TypeScript; License: captain-claw is MIT, moltworker is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to captain-claw: agent-orchestration, agentic-coding, local-friendly, model-agnostic; When you need a model-agnostic solution that supports local deployment of multiple AI agents.
- When should I avoid moltworker?
- If you have a large-scale deployment or high-utilization application that requires more than the provisions of a
standard-1container (e.g., significantly over 24/7 operation), due to higher costs For users preferring free solutions; moltworker's Cloudflare Workers Paid plan and Claude API usage will incur monthly fees - When should I avoid captain-claw?
- Avoid if your project needs cloud-based scalable resources, as captain-claw focuses on local setups. If ease-of-use and existing community support are prioritized over self-hosting flexibility.
- Is moltworker or captain-claw more popular on GitHub?
- moltworker has more GitHub stars (9,926 vs 161). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are moltworker and captain-claw open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (moltworker: Apache-2.0, captain-claw: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to moltworker or captain-claw?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at moltworker alternatives and captain-claw alternatives (moltworker markdown twin, captain-claw markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, moltworker or captain-claw?
- moltworker: Steady. captain-claw: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for moltworker and captain-claw?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: moltworker trust report; captain-claw trust report.