Nexu
The simplest desktop client for OpenClaw ๐ฆ โ bridge your Agent to WeChat, Feishu, Slack & Discord in one click. Works with Claude Code, Codex & any LLM. BYOK, local-first, chat from your phone 24/7.
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๐ฆ The smoothest way to connect OpenClaw to WeChat: Scan, connect, and go.
๐ Beta Perk: During the beta period, top-tier models like Gemini and more are free to use. Download and try now โ
๐ What is nexu?
nexu (next to you) is an open-source desktop client that runs your OpenClaw ๐ฆ Agent directly inside WeChat, Feishu, Slack, Discord, and other IM channels.
WeChat + OpenClaw supported โ works with WeChat 8.0.7 OpenClaw plugin. Click connect, scan with WeChat, and start chatting with your AI Agent.
Download and go โ graphical setup, built-in Feishu Skills, multi-model support (Gemini and more), and bring your own API Key.
Once connected to IM, your Agent is online 24/7 โ chat from your phone anytime, anywhere.
All data stays on your machine. Your privacy, fully in your control.
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| | OpenClaw (official) | Typical hosted Feishu + agent stacks | nexu โ | |---|---|---|---| | ๐ง Models | BYO, but manual config required โ ๏ธ | Platform-locked, no switching โ | Pick Gemini, etc. โ one-click switch in GUI โ | | ๐ก Data path | Local | Routed through vendor servers, data out of your control โ | Local-first; we don't host your business data โ | | ๐ฐ Cost | Free, but self-deploy required โ ๏ธ | Subscription / per-seat pricing โ | Client is free; pay providers via your own API keys โ | | ๐ Source | Open source | Closed source, no audit possible โ | MIT โ fork and audit โ | | ๐ Channels | DIY integration required โ ๏ธ | Varies by vendor, often limited โ | Built-in WeChat, Feishu, Slack, Discord โ works out of the box โ | | ๐ฅ Interface | CLI, requires technical skills โ | Varies by vendor | Pure GUI, no CLI needed, double-click to start โ |
Features
๐ฑ Double-click install
Download, double-click, start using. No environment variables, no dependency wrestling, no long install docs. nexu's first run is as capable as it getsโready out of the box.
๐ Built-in OpenClaw ๐ฆ Skills + full Feishu Skills
Native OpenClaw ๐ฆ Skills and full Feishu Skills ship together. Agents move beyond demos and into the real workflows your team already usesโwithout extra integration work.
๐ง Top-tier models, out of the box
Use Gemini and more directly via your nexu account. No extra config. Switch to your own API Key anytime.
๐ Bring your own API Key, no login
Prefer your own model providers? Add your API Key and use the client without creating an account or logging in.
๐ฑ IM-connected, mobile-ready
Connect to WeChat, Feishu, Slack, or Discord and your AI agent is instantly available on your phone. No extra appโjust open WeChat or your team chat and start talking to your agent on the go.
๐ฅ Built for teams
Open-source at the core, with a desktop experience that actually runs. Compatible with the tools and model stack your team already trusts.
Use cases
nexu is built for One Person Company and small teamsโone person, one AI team.
๐ Solo e-commerce / cross-border trade
"I used to spend the whole weekend writing listings in 3 languages. Now I tell my Agent the product specs in Feishu, and by the time I finish my coffee, the listings are ready for Amazon, Shopee, and TikTok Shop."
Product research, competitor pricing, listing optimization, multilingual marketing assetsโcompress a week's work into one afternoon.
โ๏ธ Content creators / knowledge bloggers
"Monday morning: I ask my Agent in Slack for this week's trending topics. By lunch, I have 5 draft posts across Xiaohongshu, WeChat, and Twitterโeach in the right tone for the platform."
Trend tracking, topic generation, multi-platform content production, comment engagementโrun a content matrix solo.
๐ป Indie developers
"3 AM bug hunt? I paste the stack trace into Discord, my Agent traces it to a race condition, suggests a fix, and even drafts the PR description. Pair programming that never sleeps."
Code review, doc generation, bug analysis, repetitive task automationโyour Agent is your pair-programming partner.
โ๏ธ Legal / finance / consulting
"A client sends a 40-page contract on Feishu. I forward it to my Agentโ10 minutes later I get a risk summary, flagged clauses, and suggested revisions. What used to take half a day now takes a coffee break."
Contract review, regulation lookup, report generation, client Q&Aโturn domain expertise into Agent skills.
๐ช Local business / retail
"Customers message me at midnight asking 'is this in stock?' My Agent in Feishu auto-replies with real-time inventory, handles returns, and even sends a promo coupon. I actually sleep now."
Inventory management, order follow-up, auto-reply to customer messages, marketing copyโlet AI help run the shop.
๐จ Design / creative
"I drop a rough brief in Slack: 'landing page for a pet food brand, playful vibe.' My Agent comes back with copy options, color palette suggestions, and reference imagesโall before the kickoff meeting."
Requirement breakdown, asset search, copywriting, design annotationโfree up creative time, cut repetitive work.
๐ Getting started
System requirements
- ๐ OS: macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon)
- ๐พ Storage: ~500 MB
Installation
Pre-built Mac client (recommended)
- Go to the official site or Releases ๐ฅ
- Download the Mac installer
- Launch nexu ๐
โณ Windows & macOS Intel: In development. Email support@nexu.ai for updates.
First launch
Sign in with your nexu account for instant access to supported models, or add your own API Key and use the client without an account ๐.
๐ Development
Prerequisites
- Node.js 22+ (LTS recommended)
- pnpm 10+
Repository layout (excerpt)
nexu/
โโโ apps/
โ โโโ api/ # Backend API
โ โโโ web/ # Web frontend
โ โโโ desktop/ # Desktop client (Electron)
โ โโโ controller/ # Controller service
โโโ packages/shared/ # Shared libraries
โโโ docs/
โโโ tests/
โโโ specs/
Commands
pnpm run dev # Dev stack with hot reload
pnpm run dev:desktop # Desktop client
pnpm run build # Production build
pnpm run lint
pnpm test
๐ค Contributing
Contributions are welcome! The full English guide is CONTRIBUTING.md at the repo root (what GitHub shows when you open a PR). The same content is published at docs.nexu.io โ Contributing. Chinese: docs.nexu.io (zh) ยท docs/zh/guide/contributing.md.
- ๐ด Fork this repo
- ๐ฟ Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - ๐พ Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature') - ๐ค Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - ๐ Open a Pull Request
Guidelines
- Follow the existing code style (Biome; run
pnpm lint) - Write tests for new functionality
- Update documentation as needed
- Keep commits atomic and descriptive
โ FAQ
Q: Is nexu free? A: The client is completely free and open-source (MIT). Multiple top-tier models are built in for you to use, and you can also bring your own API Key.
Q: Which operating systems are supported? A: macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon) is supported today. Windows and macOS Intel are in development โ email support@nexu.ai for updates.
Q: Which IM platforms are supported? A: WeChat, Feishu, Slack, and Discord are built in and work out of the box.
Q: Is my data safe? A: All data stays on your machine. nexu does not host your business data. The source code is open for audit.
Q: Can I use my own API Key? A: Yes. Add your API Key and use the client without creating an account or logging in.
Q: What do I need to connect WeChat? A: nexu works with the WeChat 8.0.7 OpenClaw plugin. Click connect, scan with WeChat, and you're good to go โ no extra setup required.
๐ฌ Community
We use GitHub as the primary hub for
