Comparison
nanoclaw vs NemoClaw
Verdict
Pick nanoclaw if a lightweight alternative to OpenClaw that runs in containers for security, connecting to various messaging apps using Anthropic's Agents SDK; pick NemoClaw if nemoClaw is a repository designed to run AI agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw within the NVIDIA OpenShell environment for managed inference and enhanced security through sandboxing.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | nanoclaw | NemoClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- nanoclaw
- A lightweight alternative to OpenClaw that runs in containers for security, connecting to various messaging apps using Anthropic's Agents SDK
- NemoClaw
- Run agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw securely inside NVIDIA OpenShell with managed inference
Stars
- nanoclaw
- 31k
- NemoClaw
- 23k
Forks
- nanoclaw
- 13k
- NemoClaw
- 3.1k
Open issues
- nanoclaw
- 1.1k
- NemoClaw
- 675
Language
- nanoclaw
- TypeScript
- NemoClaw
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- nanoclaw
- A lightweight alternative to OpenClaw that runs in containers for security, connecting to various messaging apps using Anthropic's Agents SDK.
- NemoClaw
- NemoClaw is a repository designed to run AI agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw within the NVIDIA OpenShell environment for managed inference and enhanced security through sandboxing.
Persona
- nanoclaw
- -
- NemoClaw
- -
Runtime
- nanoclaw
- -
- NemoClaw
- -
License
- nanoclaw
- MIT
- NemoClaw
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- nanoclaw
- Sep 19, 2026
- NemoClaw
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- nanoclaw
- AI Agents
- NemoClaw
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- nanoclaw
- 1.1k
- NemoClaw
- 675
Stars delta
- nanoclaw
- +249 (30d)
- NemoClaw
- +292 (30d)
Open issues delta
- nanoclaw
- +162 (30d)
- NemoClaw
- +338 (30d)
Full report
- nanoclaw
- Trust report
- NemoClaw
- Trust report
Choose nanoclaw if…
- License: nanoclaw is MIT, NemoClaw is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to nanoclaw: ai-assistant, claude-code, claude-skills, containers.
- When your goal is a secure environment leveraging Docker containers for running AI agents across multiple messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Gmail.
When NOT to use nanoclaw
- When working in environments that do not allow or require Docker for security reasons since Nanoclaw mandates its use to ensure isolation and safety.
- If your project needs more extensive community support or a wider array of pre-built integrations; Nanoclaw is a lightweight alternative and might lack the breadth of capabilities offered by larger,
Choose NemoClaw if…
- License: NemoClaw is Apache-2.0, nanoclaw is MIT.
- Tags unique to NemoClaw: hermes, nvidia, openshell, sandboxing.
- NemoClaw ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- NemoClaw is a repository designed to run AI agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw within the NVIDIA OpenShell environment for managed inference and enhanced security through sandboxing.
When NOT to use NemoClaw
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (nanocoai/nanoclaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (nanocoai/nanoclaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (nanocoai/nanoclaw) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (NVIDIA/NemoClaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (NVIDIA/NemoClaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (NVIDIA/NemoClaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: nanoclaw 31k · NemoClaw 23k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between nanoclaw and NemoClaw?
- nanoclaw: A lightweight alternative to OpenClaw that runs in containers for security, connecting to various messaging apps using Anthropic's Agents SDK. NemoClaw: Run agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw securely inside NVIDIA OpenShell with managed inference. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose nanoclaw over NemoClaw?
- Choose nanoclaw over NemoClaw when License: nanoclaw is MIT, NemoClaw is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to nanoclaw: ai-assistant, claude-code, claude-skills, containers; When your goal is a secure environment leveraging Docker containers for running AI agents across multiple messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Gmail.
- When should I choose NemoClaw over nanoclaw?
- Choose NemoClaw over nanoclaw when License: NemoClaw is Apache-2.0, nanoclaw is MIT; Tags unique to NemoClaw: hermes, nvidia, openshell, sandboxing; NemoClaw ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; NemoClaw is a repository designed to run AI agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw within the NVIDIA OpenShell environment for managed inference and enhanced security through sandboxing.
- When should I avoid nanoclaw?
- When working in environments that do not allow or require Docker for security reasons since Nanoclaw mandates its use to ensure isolation and safety. If your project needs more extensive community support or a wider array of pre-built integrations; Nanoclaw is a lightweight alternative and might lack the breadth of capabilities offered by larger,
- When should I avoid NemoClaw?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Is nanoclaw or NemoClaw more popular on GitHub?
- nanoclaw has more GitHub stars (30,807 vs 22,500). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are nanoclaw and NemoClaw open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (nanoclaw: MIT, NemoClaw: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to nanoclaw or NemoClaw?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at nanoclaw alternatives and NemoClaw alternatives (nanoclaw markdown twin, NemoClaw 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, nanoclaw or NemoClaw?
- nanoclaw: Very active. NemoClaw: Very 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 nanoclaw and NemoClaw?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: nanoclaw trust report; NemoClaw trust report.