6 automation recipes

OpenClaw for Teachers

Automate lesson planning, grading, parent communication, and administrative tasks — so you can focus on teaching, not paperwork.

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What is KiloClaw?

An AI assistant that works for you — not just talks to you

The Problem

Chatbots like ChatGPT answer messages — but they can't actually do anything. And self-hosting an AI agent means a whole lot of technical setup, and hours of maintenance. You're left choosing between a tool that only talks and one that takes an engineering team to run.

The Solution

KiloClaw is an AI agent that connects to the apps you already use — email, chat, calendar, and 30+ more — and handles tasks for you, 24/7. It doesn't just answer questions. It takes action.

Problems Solved

Real problems. Automated solutions.

Each solution maps directly to ClawBytes recipes you can deploy today.

Lesson prep rebuilt from scratch each term

Reusable asset libraries with weekly plan cycles.

Grading takes longer than it should

Clear rubrics and reusable comment banks.

Admin tasks fragment teaching time

Batch admin, automate substitute plans, and streamline meetings.

Parent communication is time-consuming

Automated email management with templates.

Relevant Recipes

How It Works

Automation for Teachers

1

Pick a recipe

Browse the recipes above and find the automation that solves your biggest pain point.

2

Deploy on KiloClaw

Sign up for KiloClaw and paste the recipe prompt into your agent. No Docker, no code required.

3

Automate and iterate

Your agent runs 24/7 on managed infrastructure. Add more recipes as you discover new workflows.

Why KiloClaw?

No Docker, no DevOps

Managed hosting means your agent runs 24/7 without any server setup or maintenance.

500+ AI models

Access Claude, GPT, Gemini, and hundreds more through Kilo Gateway — or bring your own keys.

Pre-built integrations

Gmail, Calendar, Slack, Discord, Telegram, GitHub, and 30+ more — configured through guided flows.

Secure and isolated

Each instance runs in isolated containers with SOC 2-aligned practices. Data is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3), and is never shared across accounts. See our security whitepaper for full details.

Compare Options

Managed KiloClaw vs. Self-Hosted OpenClaw

FeatureManaged KiloClawSelf-Hosted OpenClaw
Setup timeUnder 5 minutesHours to days (Docker, DNS, SSL)
Server maintenanceFully managed — zero opsYou manage updates, uptime, backups
AI models500+ via Kilo GatewayBYOK only — configure each provider
Integrations30+ pre-built (Gmail, Slack, Discord, etc.)Manual MCP server setup
SecuritySOC 2-aligned, AES-256, TLS 1.3, isolated containersDepends on your infrastructure
Automatic updatesYes — zero-downtimeManual git pull and rebuild
Monitoring & uptime24/7 monitoring includedSelf-managed
Cost$4 first month, then $9/moFree software + your server costs

Only on KiloClaw: 500+ models via Kilo Gateway at 0% markup · 610+ ClawBytes recipes · Kilo CLI pre-installed · Enterprise SSO/SCIM

Simple Pricing

KiloClaw Pricing. One plan. Everything included.

$4/ first month

Renews at $9/month · 7-day free trial ·
No credit card required

Your own AI assistant
All chat platforms — Telegram, Slack, Discord & more
500+ AI models via Kilo Gateway
Automatic updates & monitoring
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any tech skills to use OpenClaw as a teacher?

No tech skills needed. KiloClaw recipes for lesson planning, grading, and communication are configured through natural language. You describe your teaching workflow and the agent builds reusable asset libraries, rubrics, and email management systems.

Is KiloClaw secure for student records and grade data?

Yes. KiloClaw uses isolated, encrypted containers so student names, grades, parent communications, and lesson materials are never shared with other users. All data stays within your private workspace with enterprise-grade encryption.

What is the difference between KiloClaw and standard OpenClaw?

OpenClaw is the free, open-source AI agent framework you self-host with Docker. KiloClaw is the fully managed version — we handle hosting, updates, monitoring, and security so you get a running agent in minutes without any server setup. KiloClaw also includes access to 500+ AI models through Kilo Gateway and pre-built integrations with 30+ services.

How much time can KiloClaw actually save on grading?

The Rubric & Feedback Snippets recipe builds clear rubrics with reusable comment banks organized by common feedback themes. Teachers report that having pre-built, consistent feedback snippets cuts grading time significantly while actually improving the quality and specificity of feedback students receive.

610+ recipes. 500+ AI models at 0% markup. The Kilo CLI. Zero maintenance.

The best way to run OpenClaw — built by the team behind Kilo Code.

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