You’ve probably noticed that after ChatGPT entered the market, there was massive hype for AI—but that hype mostly stayed with GPT. When other LLM providers started releasing their models, the excitement faded. People were like, “Yeah, another model, that’s nice,” and then forgot about it in a few days.
But Moltbot (formerly known as Clawdbot) is entirely different. That is why everyone has gone crazy over it. There were even discussions on X (Twitter) asking: “Is this the start of AGI?”
But what actually is it, and how is it different from models like GPT or Gemini?
What is Moltbot and why is it hyped so much?
Unlike ChatGPT, which lives in your browser tab and waits for you to type, Moltbot is different. ChatGPT gives great advice, writes plans, and drafts emails, but it cannot leave that browser tab to actually send that email for you.
This is where Moltbot changes the game. Think of it like a digital intern. It sits at your desk (inside your computer), has access to your screen and files, and can do the tasks a human can do. That is why the hype is real—and frankly, it makes sense.
Imagine sleeping while “someone” finds clients for you, sends proposals, and organizes your files—without ever taking a break. That sounds crazy, but that is exactly what it promises.
Is Moltbot an LLM?
Think of it this way:
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The LLM (e.g., ChatGPT/Claude) is the BRAIN. It can think, write, and reason, but it cannot “touch” anything.
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Moltbot is the BODY. It gives that brain a pair of hands (to move your mouse), eyes (to read your screen), and ears (to read your WhatsApp messages).
The Security Risks (And How to Fix Them)
The reality is: giving an AI control over your mouse and keyboard comes with risks. If you give it access, it could accidentally damage your files or leak personal details. It’s a valid concern—you can’t just let an AI run wild with your personal data.
Even though there is a solid team of developers behind it ensuring things don’t go wrong, caution is always better than regret.
The Solution: Don’t Run It on Your Main PC
Instead of running Moltbot locally on your primary work laptop, you should run it in a safe environment. You have two great options:
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Use a VPS (Virtual Private Server).
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Use a Secondary Computer or a Virtual Machine (VM).
If you are a bit worried about the technical side and need a guide to install Moltbot on a VPS, don’t worry. I have watched a lot of tutorials to find the best one for non-techies. I found a video that explains this perfectly, even if you don’t know how to code. Click here to Watch on Youtube.
Sometimes, the tricky part is choosing a server. You probably want to purchase a VPS with a fixed monthly cost rather than using AWS, which can be complicated and have unpredictable bills. You should pick a provider like Hostinger , which are much simpler for freelancers to manage.
Now, let’s get to the main point: how can this actually help you as a freelancer?
We are talking about tasks that usually take days to finish—Moltbot can crush them in hours or even minutes. Here are four real-world ways to use it.
1. The “Lead Enrichment” Agent
If you are the type of freelancer who relies on cold emailing to find clients, you know that finding contact details is the most boring part of the job. This is exactly where Moltbot shines.
How it works: You can give Moltbot a list of company websites and tell it: “Go to the ‘About Us’ page of every site, fetch the contact email, and add it to this spreadsheet.” It turns hours of manual copy-pasting into a background process that finishes in a few minutes. You don’t have to do anything except give the instructions.
2. The “24/7 Job Watchdog”
If you are like me and rely on platforms like Freelancer and Upwork, you know the struggle. We have to watch job postings every single second to catch the good ones. It is a hectic process, and sometimes we miss a reply or a notification, causing us to lose the job entirely.
The Fix: Let Moltbot continuously watch the job feed and your inbox for you.
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The Instruction: “Watch for new jobs. If a project has a budget of >$50/hour, notify me immediately via WhatsApp.”
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The Benefit: You stop doom-scrolling and only react when a high-value lead appears. You can even set it to alert you about new client emails so you never miss a reply.
3. The Code Tester & Security Guard
I am a web developer, and I know that while developing a website, bugs are inevitable. Sometimes code works perfectly in a local environment but is dangerous for production—for example, accidentally storing a user password without hashing it.
The Use Case: You can give Moltbot control over your project folder and ask it to test for edge cases. From spotting small bugs to identifying critical security vulnerabilities (like that unhashed password), it acts as a second pair of eyes before you push your code live.
4. The “Meeting Prep” Archaeologist
As a freelancer juggling multiple projects, it is easy to forget who a client is or what they wanted—especially if the last message was weeks ago. You usually have to waste time digging through old emails and chat logs just to get up to speed.
The Solution: Let Moltbot do the digging. Since it “remembers” your local files and logs, it can instantly summarize the last 3 emails or messages from a specific client. It saves you from that awkward moment of asking, “Wait, what were we talking about again?”
A Final Note
These are just four examples of how Moltbot can fit into a freelancing journey, but honestly, there are endless places where you could use it.
**Just remember the golden rule: **Always run these agents in a separate environment (like a VPS or secondary machine) to mitigate any security threats. Efficiency is great, but safety comes first.
Thank you for reading. If you found this helpful and want to master the business side of freelancing, you can explore more articles on our Here. What are your thoughts on using agents like Moltbot? Let me know in the comment section. Also, if you’d like to discuss this further or collaborate, feel free to connect with me through my portfolio.
