picoclaw
v2026.2.28
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PicoClaw — lightweight agent plugin for CMDOP optimized for speed
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PicoClaw — Lightweight Remote Shell & AI Agent Client for Node.js

PicoClaw provides a lightweight SSH alternative in Node.js for minimal remote execution. Unlike SSH2, node-ssh, simple-ssh, and execa, PicoClaw offers a zero-config remote shell and a fast AI agent client. Build remote functionalities quickly by leveraging our streamlined API for agent orchestration and remote execution.
Features
- Establish a zero-config remote shell using a lightweight SSH alternative in Node.js.
- Orchestrate minimal remote execution tasks with a streamlined API.
- Implement a fast AI agent client for quick queries and responses.
- Manage remote connections without the overhead of full SSH.
- Integrate remote functionalities into Node.js applications.
Use Cases
- Execute shell commands on remote machines in one line
- Ask the AI agent questions and get instant answers
- Read and write remote files without SSH setup
Get Started
npm install picoclawQuick Start
import { PicoClaw } from 'picoclaw';
const client = PicoClaw.remote({ apiKey: 'cmdop_live_xxx' });
const uptime = await client.run('uptime');
const answer = await client.ask('What is the most memory-hungry process right now?');
const config = await client.read('/etc/nginx/nginx.conf');
await client.write('/tmp/backup.conf', config);
console.log(answer);