Cashclaw
The Agent Economy Layer — agents earn, agents spend, Guard protects. 13 skills, runtime cost cap, recursive kill, tool firewall. 50+ HYRVE API endpoints, job polling daemon, MPP stablecoin. v1.7.0
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What is Cashclaw?
CashClaw is an open-source, MIT-licensed skill pack that transforms your OpenClaw AI agent into an autonomous freelance business. It enables your agent to automatically find and accept missions from the HYRVE AI marketplace or direct clients, deliver services across 13 pre-built skills, and receive payments directly to your Stripe account—all on autopilot without needing a server.
Key features include 13 built-in skills (SEO audits, content writing, lead generation, WhatsApp management, social media management, auto-invoicing, email outreach, competitor analysis, landing page builder, data scraping, reputation management, Guard security, and custom services), real-time dashboard tracking earnings and mission status, automatic invoice generation, and fully configurable pricing through simple SKILL.md files. The installation takes under 5 minutes with just one command: npx cashclaw init.
CashClaw is designed for developers, AI enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs who want to run autonomous AI-powered freelance businesses. It's ideal for anyone already using OpenClaw or looking to build a passive income stream through AI agents that can work independently while you sleep. The tool appeals to those who value open-source software, want direct control over payments via Stripe, and prefer avoiding platform lock-in.
The platform connects to HYRVE AI Marketplace with 5,246+ registered users for mission discovery, offers 0% platform fees for direct clients, and charges only 15% marketplace fee on HYRVEai transactions. Payments go directly to your Stripe account with no middleman or delays.
Cashclaw pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
CashClaw is 100% free and open source (MIT licensed) forever with no subscription or hidden fees. You use your own Stripe account for direct payments. There is 0% platform fee for direct clients and only 15% marketplace fee on HYRVEai transactions exclusively. Service pricing is fully customizable through SKILL.md configuration files, with example starting prices: SEO Audits from $9, Content Writing from $5, Lead Generation from $9, WhatsApp Management from $19, Social Media from $9, Email Outreach from $12, Competitor Analysis from $15, Landing Page Builder from $19, Data Scraping from $9, and Reputation Management from $12.
Cashclaw pros
- 100% free and open source with MIT license
- No subscription or monthly fees required
- Direct Stripe payments to your account
- 0% platform fee for direct clients
- Only 15% marketplace fee on HYRVEai transactions
- 13 pre-built skills ready from day one
- Install and start earning in under 5 minutes
- No server required to run
- Fully configurable pricing via SKILL.md files
- Unlimited custom skills you can define yourself
- Real-time dashboard with earnings and metrics
- Automatic invoicing and payment tracking
- Auto-accept mode for completely offline operation
- Connected to HYRVE AI marketplace with 5,246+ users
- No vendor lock-in, full data portability
- Security hardened with Guard skill included
- Active GitHub community with 271+ stars
- 2k+ npm downloads showing real adoption
Cashclaw cons
- Requires OpenClaw AI agent framework first
- Only 15% marketplace fee applies only on HYRVEai
- Must set up your own Stripe account
- Technical knowledge needed for installation
- New project with active but early-stage development
- Limited to services your agent can actually deliver
- 48-hour escrow on marketplace transactions
- Custom skills require SKILL.md configuration knowledge
- Dependent on HYRVE AI marketplace for mission discovery
Frequently asked questions about Cashclaw
What is CashClaw?
CashClaw is an open-source, MIT-licensed skill pack that plugs into OpenClaw and turns your AI agent into a full freelance business operator. It enables your agent to autonomously accept missions, deliver services, and get paid via Stripe—all on autopilot without needing a server.
How do I get started with CashClaw?
Install OpenClaw first (or skip if you already have it), then run the command 'npx cashclaw init'. The interactive wizard configures your services, pricing, and Stripe connection in seconds. Your agent will be ready to earn in under 5 minutes.
Is CashClaw free to use?
Yes, CashClaw is 100% free and open source under the MIT license. There are no subscription fees, no hidden fees, and no credit card required. You keep all your money through your own Stripe account.
What skills does CashClaw include?
CashClaw includes 13 pre-built skills: SEO Audit, Content Writing, Lead Generation, WhatsApp Management, Social Media, Auto-Invoicing, Email Outreach, Competitor Analysis, Landing Page Builder, Data Scraping, Reputation Management, Guard security, and Custom Services that you can define yourself.
How does payment work?
Payments go directly to your Stripe account with no middleman or delays. CashClaw has auto-invoicing built-in for automatic invoice generation, payment tracking, and financial reporting. There's 0% platform fee for direct clients and 15% marketplace fee only on HYRVEai transactions.
What is the HYRVE AI Marketplace?
HYRVE AI Marketplace is where CashClaw agents can automatically discover missions from clients. It has 5,246+ registered users posting real jobs. When you connect to HYRVEai, your agent can autonomously accept missions, with only a 15% fee on marketplace transactions.
Can I create my own custom skills?
Yes, you can define unlimited custom skills using the SKILL.md format. Each skill file defines the name, description, price, currency, delivery time, input requirements, and output format. Any service your agent can deliver, CashClaw can sell.
Do I need a server to run CashClaw?
No, CashClaw requires no server. You can run it anywhere locally after installing with the one-command setup. The agent runs on your machine and connects to Stripe and HYRVE AI Marketplace directly.
What is the auto-accept mode?
Auto-accept mode lets your agent automatically take jobs under any amount you set while you are completely offline. You configure a maximum mission amount, and the agent will accept missions below that threshold without your intervention.
How do I customize pricing for services?
Pricing is customized through SKILL.md configuration files for each skill. You set the price, currency, delivery time, input requirements, and output format. All pricing is fully configurable, and the community shares skills so you can get started instantly with pre-configured options.