Get up and running with MakersFuel in under 10 minutes. This guide walks you through the essential first steps.

After signing up, complete your maker profile to help others discover you:

 at the bottom of the left sidebar, then select 

 A complete profile gets 3x more connection requests!

Your maker profile is separate from your account profile—it's how you appear in the Makers directory:

 — Frontend, Backend, Design, Marketing, etc.

 — SaaS, Fintech, E-commerce, AI/ML, etc.

 to discover curated startup concepts. All ideas are free and fully accessible.

Filter by skills, expertise, or availability

Send connection requests to interesting makers

Start conversations with accepted connections

Create your free link-in-bio page to showcase your projects and connect with others:

Customize your page with links, projects, and social profiles

Your first AI employee comes with a 3-day free trial and a $1 wallet gift:

Choose your claw type (PicoClaw or Moltis), select a storage tier, and customize your employee's name and model

Complete the payment flow (free for your first trial)

Once provisioned, configure communication channels from the employee dashboard

After the trial, billing continues at the per-employee rate via Paddle

PicoClaw: $15/mo compute + $5/mo storage (5GB) = $20/mo minimum

Moltis: $25/mo compute + $5/mo storage (5GB) = $30/mo minimum

| Section | What You'll Find |
|---------|-----------------|
| **Home** | Your personalized feed |
| **MakerClaw** | AI employee management |
| **Ideas** | Startup ideas library |
| **Showcase** | Community project showcase |
| **Makers** | Maker directory |
| **Messages** | Direct conversations |
| **Docs** | Platform documentation |
| **Blog** | MakersFuel blog |
| **Notifications** | Updates and alerts (sidebar utility row on desktop, top header on mobile) |
| **Settings** | Account and billing (via avatar menu at bottom of sidebar) |

Quick Start Guide

MakersFuel is the ultimate platform for makers, builders, and makers who want to turn their ideas into reality. Whether you're validating a startup concept, building your first product, or scaling your business, MakersFuel provides the tools, community, and AI-powered assistance you need to succeed.

Hire AI-powered employees that work 24/7 to automate your tasks. From customer support to market research, content creation to technical assistance—your AI employees handle the work while you focus on building.

Access a growing library of validated startup ideas complete with market research, action plans, and SEO strategies. Stop wondering "what to build" and start executing.

Share what you've built with the community. Showcase your projects, get feedback, and inspire other makers.

Discover and connect with makers based on skills, expertise, and what they're looking for. Build your network with people who understand the maker journey.

| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **MakerClaw** | Hire and manage AI employees for automation |
| **Ideas** | Browse curated startup ideas (all free) |
| **Showcase** | Share your projects and get feedback |
| **Makers** | Network with other builders |
| **Feed** | Stay updated with community activity |
| **Messages** | Direct messaging with connections |
| **MakerLink** | Free link-in-bio page for founders |

 — Browse ideas, discover makers, create your MakerLink

 — Try one free for 3 days, then pay per employee

MakersFuel is free to use. AI employees are billed per employee with a 3-day free trial on your first hire:

 employees: $15/mo compute + $5/mo storage (5GB minimum) = 

 employees: $25/mo compute + $5/mo storage (5GB minimum) = 

AI inference is powered by your Assistiv USD wallet, separate from the employee subscription. Your first trial includes a $1 wallet gift to get started. Wallet top-ups during the hire flow are commission-free; standalone top-ups have a 5% commission.

No subscription tiers, no hidden fees -- just pay per employee when you need one.

Welcome to MakersFuel

MakerClaw is MakersFuel's flagship feature—AI-powered employees that work 24/7 to automate your business tasks. Each employee runs in an isolated container, has its own workspace, and can be customized with specific skills, tools, and communication channels.

AI employees are autonomous agents powered by large language models (like Claude). Unlike simple chatbots, they can:

 — Execute commands, search the web, connect to external services

 — Respond via Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and more

 — Follow custom instructions and workflows

 — Work with documents in their own workspace

 — Connect to any service via Model Context Protocol

Automate responses to common questions, handle tickets, and escalate complex issues to humans.

Gather market data, analyze competitors, summarize findings, and create reports.

Write blog posts, social media content, newsletters, and marketing copy.

Help with code reviews, documentation, debugging, and technical Q&A.

Schedule reminders, draft emails, organize tasks, and manage information.

Qualify leads, follow up with prospects, draft proposals, and nurture campaigns.

| Employee Type | What They Do | Best Channels |
|--------------|--------------|---------------|
| **Customer Support** | Answer FAQs, handle tickets, escalate issues | Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp |
| **Research Assistant** | Gather data, analyze, summarize findings | Telegram, Slack |
| **Content Creator** | Write posts, newsletters, copy | Telegram, Slack |
| **Technical Assistant** | Code help, docs, debugging | Discord, Slack |
| **Personal Assistant** | Tasks, reminders, emails | Telegram |
| **Sales Assistant** | Leads, follow-ups, proposals | Telegram, Slack |

| Component | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Model** | The AI brain that processes requests |
| **Built-in Tools** | Web search, command execution, scheduled tasks |
| **MCP Servers** | Connections to external services (GitHub, Notion, etc.) |
| **Skills** | Markdown instructions defining behavior |
| **Channels** | How users communicate (configured after hiring) |
| **Workspace** | File storage for documents and outputs |

| Status | Description | What You Can Do |
|--------|-------------|-----------------|
| **Provisioning** | Container being set up (~30-60 seconds) | Wait |
| **Running** | Active and responding to messages | Use, Pause, Edit |
| **Paused** | Temporarily stopped | Resume, Edit, Terminate |
| **Hibernated** | Suspended to save resources | Resume |
| **Updating** | Employee is being updated | Wait |
| **Failed** | Error occurred during setup | Retry, Edit |
| **Terminated** | Shut down | Rehire from Past Employees |

AI employees are billed per employee with a 

 on your first hire. Cancel anytime. No subscription tiers or slot limits -- hire as many employees as you need, each billed independently.

| Claw Type | Compute | Storage (5GB min) | Total Minimum |
|-----------|---------|-------------------|---------------|
| **PicoClaw** | $15/mo | $5/mo | **$20/mo** |
| **Moltis** | $25/mo | $5/mo | **$30/mo** |

 3 days, first employee only. Includes a $1 Assistiv wallet gift to cover initial AI inference costs.

| Requirement | Details |
|-------------|---------|
| **Channels** | Configured post-payment from the employee dashboard (Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and more) |
| **Configured tools** | MCP tools need their API keys set up |

Your employee runs on one of two claw runtimes:

| Claw Type | Language | Channels | Best For |
|-----------|----------|----------|----------|
| **PicoClaw** | Python | 13 channels (Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Email, and more) | Lightweight tasks, broad channel support |
| **Moltis** | Rust | 5 channels (Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams) + voice support | Full-featured agent with web UI |

Moltis channels are optional -- you can run a Moltis employee with no channels connected and interact via the web UI only.

Templates are pre-configured employee setups that give you a head start.

 — Pre-written instructions and knowledge

Each employee has a monthly subscription (compute + storage) billed via Paddle. AI inference is powered by Assistiv and billed through your separate USD wallet.

| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| **PicoClaw** | $15/mo compute + $5/mo storage (5GB) = $20/mo minimum |
| **Moltis** | $25/mo compute + $5/mo storage (5GB) = $30/mo minimum |
| **Storage Upgrade** | 10GB for $10/mo |
| **Free Trial** | 3 days, first employee only, $1 wallet gift |
| **AI Usage** | Billed via Assistiv USD wallet (separate from subscription) |
| **Wallet Top-up (hire flow)** | Commission-free |
| **Wallet Top-up (standalone)** | 5% commission |

 — Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and more (varies by claw type)

 — Web search, file operations, scheduling

 — Connect to GitHub, Slack, and more via Assistiv

 — Brave, Perplexity, DuckDuckGo (free fallback), Tavily, SearXNG

 — Top up your Assistiv wallet as needed

 — Shorter conversations use fewer tokens

 — Smaller models cost less per response

 — Commission-free vs 5% on standalone top-ups

Each employee runs in its own isolated container:

API keys stored encrypted in Security Vault

[Hiring Your First Employee](/docs/hiring-your-first-employee)

[Configuring Your Employee](/docs/configuring-your-employee)

[Employee Channels](/docs/employee-channels)

[Tools, MCP Servers & Skills](/docs/tools-and-skills)

| Term | Definition |
|------|------------|
| **Template** | Pre-configured employee setup |
| **Channel** | Communication method (Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Email, MS Teams -- varies by claw type) |
| **Tool** | Built-in capability (web search, exec, cron) |
| **MCP Server** | External service connection via Model Context Protocol |
| **Skill** | Custom instructions in markdown format |
| **Workspace** | Employee's file storage area |
| **Claw Type** | Runtime engine (PicoClaw or Moltis) |
| **Provisioning** | Initial setup process for new employees |
| **Assistiv Wallet** | USD wallet for AI inference costs, separate from subscription |

Introduction to AI Employees

This guide walks you through hiring your first AI employee, from selecting a claw type and completing payment to configuring channels and skills.

Slack: Bot token + App token from Slack Apps

Choose the runtime engine for your AI employee. Each claw type has different capabilities and pricing.

| Claw Type | Language | Best For | Key Features |
|-----------|----------|----------|-------------|
| **PicoClaw** | Python | Lightweight tasks, email support | Email channel, Python execution |
| **Moltis** | Rust | Full-featured agent with web UI | Web dashboard, advanced tools |

Select your preferred claw type and click 

 Moltis is recommended for most use cases. PicoClaw is better if you need email channel support.

Choose how much persistent storage your employee needs for files and workspace data.

| Tier | Storage | Best For |
|------|---------|----------|
| **Starter** | 5 GB (included) | Most use cases, light file storage |
| **Standard** | 10 GB | Document processing, larger workspaces |
| **Professional** | 50 GB | Heavy file operations, data analysis |

 5 GB storage is included with every employee at no extra cost.

Your AI employee uses an Assistiv USD wallet for AI model inference (token usage). You can fund it now or skip and top up later.

You can skip this step and fund later from Settings > Wallet

AI usage is billed per-token based on the model you choose

 You can start with the free trial and top up your wallet before it expires.

Complete payment via Paddle to activate your employee subscription.

| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| **Subscription** | $20/month per employee |
| **Free Trial** | 3 days, no payment required upfront |
| **AI Usage** | Separate, billed via Assistiv wallet |
| **Cancellation** | Cancel anytime |

After payment, the system redirects you to the 

Step 6: Name Your Employee & Choose Model

After payment confirmation, you land on the configuration page.

Give your employee a memorable, descriptive name.

 "Alex Support", "Research Bot", "Content Casey", "DevOps Helper"

Select the AI model that powers your employee.

| Factor | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| **Speed** | Faster models respond more quickly |
| **Capability** | More capable models handle complex tasks better |
| **Cost** | Different models consume tokens at different rates |

Your employee needs at least one communication channel to function (required for PicoClaw, optional for Moltis).

| Platform | Difficulty | Notes |
|----------|------------|-------|
| **Telegram** | Easy | Recommended for beginners |
| **Discord** | Moderate | Requires Message Content Intent |
| **Slack** | Moderate | Dual-token setup |
| **WhatsApp** | Moderate | QR code pairing (post-hire) |
| **Email** | Moderate | SMTP configuration (PicoClaw only) |
| **Matrix** | Advanced | Homeserver setup |
| **LINE** | Advanced | Webhook configuration |
| **DingTalk** | Advanced | App credentials |
| **WeCom** | Advanced | Token + AES encryption |
| **Feishu** | Advanced | WebSocket/SDK mode |

 Each employee needs unique bot tokens. You cannot share tokens between employees.

Enable web search and other built-in capabilities.

| Provider | Cost | Quality | Setup Required |
|----------|------|---------|----------------|
| **DuckDuckGo** | Free | Good (free fallback) | None |
| **Brave Search** | Paid | Better | API key |
| **Perplexity** | Paid | Better | API key |
| **Tavily** | Paid | Best | API key |
| **SearXNG** | Free | Good | Self-hosted instance URL |

 For Moltis, only one paid web search provider can be active at a time.

Step 9: Add App Integrations / MCP Tools (Optional)

Extend your employee's capabilities with MCP server integrations from the marketplace.

| Tool | Category | What It Does |
|------|----------|--------------|
| **GitHub** | Development | Manage repos, issues, PRs |
| **Notion** | Productivity | Create/read pages, databases |
| **Slack** | Communication | Send messages, read channels |
| **PostgreSQL** | Database | Query and manage databases |

Step 10: Add Skills & Instructions (Optional)

Skills define your employee's behavior and knowledge through markdown instructions.

If you chose a template, you'll see pre-configured skills. You can:

Review your complete configuration and click 

| Issue | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| "No channels configured" | Add at least one channel (PicoClaw) |
| "MCP tool needs configuration" | Configure or disable the tool |
| "Duplicate bot token" | Use unique token per employee |

After clicking hire, your employee is provisioned (30-60 seconds):

Hiring Your First Employee

After hiring an AI employee, you can fine-tune their configuration at any time. This guide covers all configuration options and best practices.

Click on the employee you want to configure

PicoClaw vs Moltis Configuration Differences

MakerClaw offers two claw types, each with different configuration options:

| Feature | PicoClaw ($20/mo min) | Moltis ($30/mo min) |
|---------|----------------------|---------------------|
| **Channels** | Required | Optional |
| **Marketplace Skills** | Supported | Not supported (uses OpenClaw Store) |
| **Web Search Providers** | DuckDuckGo, Brave, Tavily, Perplexity | Brave, Perplexity, DuckDuckGo |
| **Web Search Constraint** | Multiple providers | One paid provider + DuckDuckGo fallback |
| **Built-in Tools** | Web Search, Exec, Cron | Web Search, Code Execution, Browser Automation, File Operations, Voice, CalDAV Calendar |
| **App Integrations** | Via Assistiv OAuth | Via Assistiv OAuth |

Refer to the sections below for details on each difference.

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| **Name** | Display name for your employee |
| **Status** | Current state (Running, Paused, etc.) |
| **Template** | Original template used (for reference) |

When creating a custom employee (not from a pre-defined template), you can assign a 

 to classify your employee's role. Categories help organize your employees and are visible on the employee card.

You can choose from existing categories or create your own custom category.

Select which AI model powers your employee.

 You can change the model anytime. The change takes effect on the next response.

AI model access is handled automatically through your MakersFuel wallet. No API key management needed. Top up your Assistiv USD wallet via 

 (click avatar at bottom of left sidebar, then Settings).

Configure how users communicate with your employee. See 

 Channels are required. At least one channel must be configured.

 Channels are optional. Moltis employees can operate without any channels configured (e.g., using the web dashboard only).

| Provider | Cost | Quality | Setup Required |
|----------|------|---------|----------------|
| **DuckDuckGo** | Free | Good (free fallback) | None |
| **Brave Search** | Paid | Better | API key |
| **Perplexity** | Paid | Better | API key |
| **Tavily** | Paid | Best | API key |

| Provider | Cost | Quality | Setup Required |
|----------|------|---------|----------------|
| **DuckDuckGo** | Free | Good (free fallback) | None |
| **Brave Search** | Paid | Better | API key |
| **Perplexity** | Paid | Better | API key |

 Moltis supports only one paid web search provider at a time, with DuckDuckGo as a free fallback. You cannot enable both Brave and Perplexity simultaneously.

| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| **Exec** | Run terminal commands in workspace |
| **Cron** | Schedule recurring tasks |

| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| **Code Execution** | Run code in isolated environment |
| **Browser Automation** | Automate web browsing tasks |
| **File Operations** | Create, read, modify files |
| **Voice** | 15+ TTS/STT providers for voice interactions |
| **CalDAV Calendar** | Calendar integration |

Browse and install additional tools that integrate with external services:

App Integrations connect your employee to third-party services via Assistiv OAuth. These are separate from MCP tools and provide native integrations without manual API key management.

 — Repository access, issues, pull requests

 — Workspace messaging and notifications

To connect an app integration, go to your employee's configuration and look for the 

 section. Each integration uses OAuth so you can authorize access without sharing credentials.

Skills define your employee's knowledge and behavior through markdown instructions.

| Type | Description | Editable |
|------|-------------|----------|
| **Custom Skills** | Your own instructions | Yes |
| **Template Skills** | Came with template | Yes |
| **Marketplace Skills** | From skill marketplace | No (read-only) |

 Moltis does not support Marketplace Skills. Instead, Moltis uses the 

| Type | Description | Editable |
|------|-------------|----------|
| **Custom Skills** | Your own instructions | Yes |
| **Template Skills** | Came with template | Yes |

Configuration changes sync to your running employee container in real-time. When you save changes in the MakersFuel UI, they are pushed to the running container without requiring a restart.

| Change Type | Effect |
|-------------|--------|
| **Model changes** | Next response uses new model |
| **Channel changes** | Reconnects to updated channels |
| **Tool changes** | New tools available immediately |
| **Skill changes** | Synced to employee workspace |

This means you can iterate on your employee's configuration while it is running. There is no downtime for configuration updates.

| Practice | Why |
|----------|-----|
| **Start simple** | Add complexity as needed |
| **Test regularly** | Verify changes work as expected |
| **Document skills** | Clear instructions = better responses |
| **Use specific skills** | Focused skills work better than generic ones |

| Avoid | Why |
|-------|-----|
| **Over-configure** | Too many tools can confuse the employee |
| **Share tokens** | Each employee needs unique channel tokens |
| **Ignore errors** | Fix configuration issues promptly |

| Error | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| "Bot token already in use" | Each employee needs a unique token |
| "Insufficient wallet balance" | Top up in Settings > Wallet |
| "Missing required field" | Fill in all required channel fields |
| "SMTP connection failed" | Verify email server settings |
| "MCP tool needs configuration" | Configure or disable the tool |

| Section | What to Configure |
|---------|-------------------|
| **Basic Info** | Name, status, category |
| **Wallet** | AI usage billed via Assistiv wallet (top up via Settings > Wallet) |
| **Channels** | Platform connections (required for PicoClaw, optional for Moltis) |
| **Tools** | Web search, execution tools, MCP servers |
| **App Integrations** | Assistiv OAuth apps (GitHub, Slack, Zoho, Zendesk) |
| **Skills** | Behavior instructions in markdown |

Configuring Your Employee

Channels are how your AI employee communicates with users. MakerClaw supports multiple chat platforms, allowing your employee to be available wherever your users are.

Your employee can connect to multiple platforms simultaneously while maintaining conversation context.

| Concept | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Gateway** | Unified HTTP server handling all webhook traffic (PicoClaw) |
| **Bot Token** | Authentication credential for each platform |
| **Allow List** | Approved user IDs who can interact with your employee |
| **Commands** | Auto-registered at startup; menus sync automatically |

| Claw Type | Channels Required? | Notes |
|-----------|-------------------|-------|
| **PicoClaw** | Yes | At least one channel must be configured |
| **Moltis** | No | Channels are optional; can operate via web dashboard only |

PicoClaw supports a wide range of channels through its unified gateway system.

| Platform | Setup Time | Notes |
|----------|------------|-------|
| [**Telegram**](/docs/channel-telegram) | ~5 min | Easiest setup, recommended starting point |

| Platform | Setup Time | Notes |
|----------|------------|-------|
| [**Discord**](/docs/channel-discord) | ~15 min | Requires Message Content Intent |
| [**Slack**](/docs/channel-slack) | ~15 min | Dual-token setup (bot + app) |
| [**WhatsApp**](/docs/channel-whatsapp) | ~10 min | QR code pairing via bridge |
| [**Email**](/docs/channel-email) | ~20 min | SMTP configuration required (PicoClaw only) |

| Platform | Setup Time | Notes |
|----------|------------|-------|
| [**Matrix**](/docs/channel-other-platforms#matrix) | ~20 min | Homeserver details and access token |
| [**LINE**](/docs/channel-other-platforms#line) | ~25 min | Webhook URL and token configuration |
| [**DingTalk**](/docs/channel-other-platforms#dingtalk) | ~20 min | AppID and AppSecret credentials |
| [**WeCom**](/docs/channel-other-platforms#wecom) | ~25 min | Token + AES encryption key |
| [**Feishu**](/docs/channel-other-platforms#feishu) | ~25 min | Standard webhook fields (AppID, AppSecret, token, AES key) |
| [**QQ**](/docs/channel-other-platforms#qq) | ~20 min | AppID and AppSecret |

PicoClaw also supports these channels for advanced use cases:

 — Open protocol for QQ and other Chinese platforms

 field to control which users can message the employee. Add user IDs to the allow list for each channel.

Moltis supports a smaller set of channels, and all channels are 

| Platform | Setup Time | Notes |
|----------|------------|-------|
| [**Telegram**](/docs/channel-telegram) | ~5 min | Recommended starting point |
| [**Discord**](/docs/channel-discord) | ~15 min | Requires Message Content Intent |
| [**Slack**](/docs/channel-slack) | ~15 min | Dual-token setup (bot + app) |
| [**Microsoft Teams**](/docs/channel-other-platforms#teams) | Pre-hire | Configured during employee creation (Moltis only) |
| [**WhatsApp**](/docs/channel-whatsapp) | Post-hire | QR code pairing via Moltis web dashboard (post-hire only) |

 WhatsApp can only be configured after the employee is hired and running. Set it up through the Moltis web dashboard using a QR code.

 Teams is a Moltis-only channel and must be configured during the initial hiring process, not after.

Moltis handles direct message permissions differently from PicoClaw. Instead of a simple allow list, Moltis offers three DM policy modes:

| Mode | Description |
|------|-------------|
| **Allowlist** | Only users on the allow list can DM the employee |
| **Open** | Anyone can DM the employee |
| **Disabled** | DMs are turned off entirely |

Choose the appropriate DM policy based on your use case. For customer-facing employees, "Open" may be appropriate. For internal tools, use "Allowlist".

Telegram is the easiest way to get started. Here's the quickest path to a working employee:

 — Add token and user ID to your employee's Telegram channel

 — Find your bot on Telegram and send a message!

Your employee can use multiple channels simultaneously.

| Benefit | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Reach** | Meet users on their preferred platform |
| **Flexibility** | Different channels for different use cases |
| **Redundancy** | Backup if one channel has issues |

 — you cannot share tokens between employees

Your employee maintains context across all channels

Skills and tools apply to all connected channels

Disable unused channels to reduce resource usage

Monitor your channel connections in the employee dashboard.

| Status | Meaning |
|--------|---------|
| 🟢 **Connected** | Channel is active and responding |
| 🟡 **Connecting** | Channel is being set up |
| 🔴 **Error** | Connection failed — check configuration |
| ⚪ **Disabled** | Channel is turned off |

| Feature | Telegram | Discord | Slack | WhatsApp | Email |
|---------|----------|---------|-------|----------|-------|
| **Setup Difficulty** | Easy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| **Real-time** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Periodic |
| **File Sharing** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **Group Support** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| **Commands** | Yes | Slash | Slash | No | No |
| **Rich Formatting** | Markdown | Markdown | Markdown | Limited | HTML |

| Feature | Telegram | Discord | Slack | WhatsApp | MS Teams |
|---------|----------|---------|-------|----------|----------|
| **Setup Difficulty** | Easy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| **Real-time** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **File Sharing** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **Group Support** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **When Configured** | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | Post-hire | Pre-hire |

| Issue | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| "Bot token already in use" | Each employee needs unique tokens |
| "Bot not responding" | Verify token, check employee is Running |
| "Connection error" | Check platform-specific requirements |
| "Messages not delivered" | Verify bot permissions and channel access |

Verify all required credentials are correct

Restart your employee after configuration changes

 — For formal communication (PicoClaw only)

 — Matrix, LINE, DingTalk, WeCom, Feishu, QQ, Microsoft Teams

Employee Channels

Tools and skills are what make your AI employee truly powerful. This guide covers built-in tools, MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, app integrations, marketplace tools, and custom skills.

| Component | What It Is | Example |
|-----------|------------|---------|
| **Built-in Tools** | Core capabilities included with platform | Web Search, Command Execution |
| **MCP Servers** | External integrations via Model Context Protocol | GitHub, Notion, Slack APIs |
| **App Integrations** | Native OAuth integrations via Assistiv | GitHub, Slack, Zoho, Zendesk |
| **Marketplace Tools** | Pre-configured MCP servers ready to install (PicoClaw) | Brave Search, Database connectors |
| **Custom Tools** | Your own MCP server configurations | Self-hosted APIs, internal tools |
| **Skills** | Markdown instructions defining behavior | Customer support guidelines |

Built-in tools differ by claw type. Each claw type has its own set of core capabilities.

PicoClaw supports four web search providers. You can enable multiple providers simultaneously.

Add API key if required (Settings > Security Vault)

Allows your employee to run terminal commands in their isolated workspace.

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Complete Your Profile

Step 2: Set Up Your Maker Profile

Step 3: Explore the Platform

Browse Ideas

Discover Makers

Step 4: Set Up MakerLink (Optional)

Step 5: Hire an AI Employee (Optional)

Navigation Overview

What's Next?

Section	What You'll Find
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Showcase	Community project showcase
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Messages	Direct conversations
Docs	Platform documentation
Blog	MakersFuel blog
Notifications	Updates and alerts (sidebar utility row on desktop, top header on mobile)
Settings	Account and billing (via avatar menu at bottom of sidebar)