ClawControl iOS client released for OpenClaw self-hosted servers
ClawControl, an open-source client for self-hosted OpenClaw/Claw servers, has released its iOS version. This follows the v1.50 desktop release for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Key Features
- Real-time chat with streaming responses over ws:// or wss:// connections
- Manage agents, view installed skills, and monitor cron jobs from your phone
- Full session control including spawning subagents, following tool calls, and reviewing logs
- Secure token authentication with optional Tailscale support for private access
- No data collection - the app communicates only with your self-hosted server
- MIT licensed open-source code
Practical Use Cases
The source mentions this is useful for on-the-go debugging, demos, or letting agents manage lightweight device tasks. It keeps control on your side with no cloud hosting required.
Requirements and Notes
- Requires a running self-hosted OpenClaw/Claw server (does not host models)
- Beta testers who signed up should have received TestFlight invitations
- The developer requests feedback on iOS UX and WebSocket behavior
Getting Started
Download from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/clawcontrol-client-ui/id6759070068
Website and repository: https://clawcontrol.app / https://github.com/jakeledwards/ClawControl
📖 Read the full source: r/clawdbot
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