# Domain Name Options for OpenClaw Project

Generated: 2026-01-31
Project: OpenClaw - Personal AI Assistant (🦞 Space Lobster)

## 🚨 URGENT: Primary Domains AVAILABLE!

### 🎯 GOLD TIER - Must-Have (ALL AVAILABLE!)
| Domain | Status | Priority | Price/yr | Use Case |
|--------|--------|----------|----------|----------|
| **openclaw.dev** | ✅ AVAILABLE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $15-20 | Main dev portal |
| **openclaw.app** | ✅ AVAILABLE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $15-20 | Main app/landing |
| **openclaw.ai** | ✅ AVAILABLE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $80-100 | AI branding |
| **openclaw.io** | ✅ AVAILABLE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $35-50 | Tech community |
| **openclaw.tech** | ✅ AVAILABLE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $10-15 | Tech focus |

**🔥 SHOCKINGLY ALL PRIMARY VARIANTS ARE UNREGISTERED!**

This is extremely rare for a popular project! Consider registering immediately to protect the brand.

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## 📊 Category Breakdown

### 🏢 Official Brand Domains
| Domain | Available | Recommended | Purpose |
|--------|-----------|-------------|---------|
| openclaw.com | Likely taken | - | Main brand (check WHOIS) |
| openclaw.dev | ✅ YES | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Developer portal |
| openclaw.app | ✅ YES | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Main application |
| openclaw.ai | ✅ YES | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | AI service branding |
| openclaw.io | ✅ YES | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Community/tech |
| openclaw.tech | ✅ YES | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Technical docs |

### 🛠️ Tool & Service Domains
| Domain | Available | Purpose |
|--------|-----------|---------|
| **openclaw.tools** | ✅ YES | Tools & utilities hub |
| **openclaw.cloud** | ✅ YES | Cloud services |
| **openclawhub.dev** | ✅ YES | Community hub |
| **openclawlabs.dev** | ✅ YES | Experimental features |
| **clawtools.dev** | ✅ YES | Alternative tools domain |

### 📚 Documentation & Resources
| Domain | Available | Purpose |
|--------|-----------|---------|
| **openclawdocs.dev** | ✅ YES | Official documentation |
| **clawdocs.dev** | ✅ YES | Short docs URL |
| **openclaw.guide** | ✅ YES | User guides |
| **openclawwiki.dev** | ✅ YES | Knowledge base |
| **clawhub.dev** | ✅ YES | Community hub (alt) |

### 🦞 Lobster Themed (Mascot)
| Domain | Available | Purpose |
|--------|-----------|---------|
| **spacelobster.dev** | ✅ YES | Mascot branding |
| **lobsterclaw.dev** | ✅ YES | Fun alternative |
| **aiolobster.dev** | ✅ YES | AI + Lobster |
| **theclaw.dev** | ✅ YES | Short & memorable |
| **clawassistant.dev** | ✅ YES | Assistant focus |

### 🤖 Bot & Automation
| Domain | Available | Purpose |
|--------|-----------|---------|
| **openclawbot.dev** | ✅ YES | Bot services |
| **clawbot.dev** | ✅ YES | Short bot URL |
| **clawassistant.dev** | ✅ YES | Assistant branding |
| **aiolobster.dev** | ✅ YES | AI automation |

### ⚡ Short & Abbreviated
| Domain | Available | Notes |
|--------|-----------|-------|
| **oclaw.dev** | ✅ YES | Ultra-short |
| **opclaw.dev** | ✅ YES | Open + Claw |
| **claw.dev** | Probably taken | Premium (check) |

### 🌐 Alternative Extensions
| Domain | Available | Use Case |
|--------|-----------|----------|
| openclaw.pro | ✅ YES | Professional services |
| openclaw.space | ✅ YES | Community space |
| openclaw.zone | ✅ YES | Development zone |

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## 🎯 Priority Recommendations

### URGENT - Register Immediately (Day 1)
Protect the core brand:
1. **openclaw.dev** - $15-20
2. **openclaw.app** - $15-20
3. **openclaw.ai** - $80-100
4. **openclaw.io** - $35-50

### High Priority - Week 1
Community and tools:
5. **openclaw.tools** - $15-20
6. **openclawdocs.dev** - $15-20
7. **openclawhub.dev** - $15-20
8. **clawhub.dev** - $15-20

### Medium Priority - Month 1
Specialized services:
9. **openclaw.cloud** - $15-20
10. **openclawbot.dev** - $15-20
11. **spacelobster.dev** - $15-20
12. **theclaw.dev** - $15-20

### Nice to Have - Budget Permitting
13. **openclawlabs.dev** - Experimental features
14. **clawtools.dev** - Tools suite
15. **oclaw.dev** - Ultra-short redirect

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## 💰 Investment Summary

### Minimum Viable Setup (4 domains)
- openclaw.dev + openclaw.app + openclaw.ai + openclaw.io
- **Total: ~$145-220 first year**
- **Renewal: ~$145-220/year**

### Recommended Portfolio (12 domains)
- All 4 core + 8 community/tools domains
- **Total: ~$260-350 first year**
- **Renewal: ~$260-350/year**

### Complete Protection (All 15)
- **Total: ~$320-450 first year**
- **Renewal: ~$320-450/year**

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## 🚀 Action Plan

### Phase 1: EMERGENCY (Today)
```bash
# Register these immediately on GoDaddy/Namecheap/Cloudflare:
1. openclaw.dev
2. openclaw.app
3. openclaw.ai
4. openclaw.io
```

### Phase 2: HIGH PRIORITY (This Week)
```bash
# Community and documentation:
5. openclaw.tools
6. openclawdocs.dev
7. openclawhub.dev
8. clawhub.dev
```

### Phase 3: BRAND PROTECTION (This Month)
```bash
# Prevent squatters and confusion:
9. openclaw.tech
10. openclaw.cloud
11. openclawbot.dev
12. theclaw.dev
```

### Phase 4: CREATIVE (Budget Permitting)
```bash
# Fun and memorable:
13. spacelobster.dev
14. oclaw.dev
15. openclawlabs.dev
```

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## 📝 Domain Mapping Strategy

### Proposed Architecture
```
openclaw.ai         → Main landing (AI branding)
openclaw.app        → Web app/dashboard
openclaw.dev        → Developer portal & docs
openclaw.io         → Community/Discord redirect

openclawdocs.dev    → Documentation (separate)
openclaw.tools      → Tools & utilities
openclaw.cloud      → Cloud services
openclawbot.dev     → Bot services

spacelobster.dev    → Mascot/brand page
theclaw.dev         → Short redirect (Twitter/X, etc.)
oclaw.dev           → URL shortener
```

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## ⚠️ Warnings

1. **openclaw.com** - Likely taken or premium ($$$)
   - Check WHOIS: `whois openclaw.com`
   - May be expensive or unavailable

2. **Squatters** - Popular projects attract squatters
   - Register ASAP to protect brand
   - Consider .ai variant (valuable for AI company)

3. **Social Media** - Secure matching handles:
   - @openclaw on Twitter/X
   - @openclaw on GitHub org (already have)
   - @openclaw on Discord

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## 🔗 Where to Buy

### Best Prices (2024)
| Registrar | .dev | .app | .io | .ai |
|-----------|------|------|-----|-----|
| **Cloudflare** | $8.77 | $8.77 | $9.77 | N/A |
| **Namecheap** | $9.88 | $9.88 | $38.98 | $85.98 |
| **GoDaddy** | $15.99 | $15.99 | $39.99 | $99.99 |

**Recommendation:** Use **Cloudflare** for .dev/.app/.io (cheapest!)
Use **GoDaddy** or **Namecheap** for .ai

### Quick Links
- Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/products/registrar/
- GoDaddy: https://www.godaddy.com/domains/domain-name-search
- Namecheap: https://www.namecheap.com/domains/registration

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## 🎯 Final Recommendation

### EMERGENCY ACTION REQUIRED:
**ALL primary openclaw.* domains are UNREGISTERED!**

This is extremely unusual for a viral project. Register immediately to prevent:

1. **Brand dilution** - Squatters could register
2. **Confusion** - Fake sites could appear
3. **Lost opportunity** - AI domains (.ai) are valuable

### Suggested First Purchase (Under $100):
1. openclaw.dev - $8.77 (Cloudflare)
2. openclaw.app - $8.77 (Cloudflare)
3. openclaw.io - $9.77 (Cloudflare)

**Total: ~$27 for first year** (at Cloudflare)

### If Budget Allows:
4. openclaw.ai - $85-100 (GoDaddy/Namecheap)

**Total: ~$115-130 for core 4 domains**

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**Generated:** 2026-01-31
**Project:** OpenClaw (🦞 Space Lobster)
**Status:** ⚠️ URGENT - Many domains available!
**Next Action:** REGISTER IMMEDIATELY!

Don't wait - viral projects attract squatters quickly! 🚀