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Remote OpenClaw: MCP server, setup and security
Remote OpenClaw is an open-source MCP server published on GitHub that lets an AI agent find MCP servers agent skills and plugins with installation commands. Its repository has 6 stars and its last commit is from July 2, 2026 and it is licensed under MIT.
| Adoption (stars) | 8/40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 18/30 | |
| Framework (licence, registry, official) | 20/30 |
What Remote OpenClaw does
According to its repository: “Search the Remote OpenClaw directory of MCP servers, agent skills and plugins for names, links and install commands; also available as a CLI.”
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard plug between an AI agent and an outside service: once the server is connected, its tools show up in the agent, which decides when to call them. Remote OpenClaw is listed under Aggregators and gateways, a category of 141 servers in the directory, where it ranks #116 by stars.
Installing and connecting Remote OpenClaw
Distribution modes declared in the official MCP registry:
- npm package (Node.js, usually started with
npx)
It works with any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and most recent agents). You add one entry to the client's MCP configuration: server name, start command or URL, environment variables. Project language: TypeScript.
Security: what to check
Connecting an MCP server means installing software that talks straight to your agent: it runs with your rights and the model trusts its tool descriptions. The risk therefore depends on what it can touch and how far its code can be trusted.
None of the risk signals we track (system access, secrets, missing licence, abandonment) applies to Remote OpenClaw. That does not replace reading the code.
Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.
Project activity and maintenance
Created on July 1, 2026, the aidevelopers2/remoteopenclaw-mcp repository has 6 stars and 2 forks, with 0 open issues. It has more stars than 17% of the servers in the directory. Last change 4 months ago. Version published in the registry: 0.2.1 (July 1, 2026).
Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.
Verdict
Remote OpenClaw is still a modest project: read its code and compare it with the alternatives before using it.
Strengths
- Listed in the official MCP registry
- Permissive licence (MIT)
Limitations
- Few visible users
Alternatives
- GitDiagram18.4K ★
- Mockserver monorepo5K ★
- Paperclip106.8K ★
- Basebalance.cloud — x402 RPC & MCP gateway7.5K ★
- AIHOT8.5K ★
- OpenWork MCP Gateway24.2K ★
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Remote OpenClaw?
Remote OpenClaw is distributed as npm package (Node.js, usually started with npx). Add it to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code…) following the README of aidevelopers2/remoteopenclaw-mcp.
Is Remote OpenClaw free?
The code is published under the MIT licence and can be used free of charge.
Is Remote OpenClaw safe?
No risk signal found (system access, secrets, licence, abandonment). As with any MCP server, keep rights minimal and read the code before sensitive use.
Is it an official server?
Nothing says so: it is a project published by aidevelopers2 on GitHub. Check who maintains it before giving it access.
What are the alternatives to Remote OpenClaw?
In the same category: GitDiagram, Mockserver monorepo, Paperclip, and Basebalance.cloud — x402 RPC & MCP gateway. GitDiagram and Mockserver monorepo score higher on our grid.
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