OpenClaw 与 LangChain：我们为何不使用框架

OpenClaw is an npm package that runs as a local process, providing Claude with access to various tools such as the file system, shell, MCP servers, and memory. It functions as a runtime rather than a framework, meaning it does not dictate how to organize agent logic. OpenClaw has specific opinions on how tools are called but does not impose restrictions on what the agent can do. This distinction allows OpenClaw to be more flexible and tailored to specific needs without the constraints of a framework. In contrast, LangChain, as the dominant Python framework, offers a vast ecosystem and handles much of the plumbing, but may not be suitable for every scenario.