Clawdbot Rebranded to Moltbot: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cloudbot doesn’t technically exist anymore. Instead, it has evolved into something new: Moldbot.

Now, if you’re anything like me, your first reaction was probably a mix of confusion and concern. Why did this happen? What does it mean for existing installations? And most importantly, is everything you’ve already set up still going to work?

That’s exactly why I wanted to break this down. Let’s talk about what actually happened, why the rebrand was necessary, and what it realistically means for users—especially those already running Cloudbot in production.

Why Cloudbot Was Rebranded to Moldbot

I first noticed something was off when I opened Cloudbot and realized I was being redirected through Moldbot instead. At first, everything still worked. The documentation loaded, nothing seemed broken, but after digging a little deeper, the reason became clear.

The creator of Cloudbot, Peter Steinberg, was forced to rename the project due to trademark concerns. The name “Cloudbot” (or “Claudebot”) sounded very similar to an already well-known product in the AI space, and that similarity likely caused legal friction.

There were apparently a few alternative names considered, but in the end, Moldbot was the one that stuck. From that point on, the branding changed across domains, documentation, and public references.

What This Means for Existing Installations

The good news?

The tool itself still works.

Moldbot isn’t a rewrite—it’s a rebrand. Under the hood, most of the original Cloudbot structure still exists. And that’s intentional.

When software gets rebranded, developers usually try to change as little as possible at the technical level. Why? Because code relies heavily on identifiers, strings, environment variables, and configuration names. Changing all of that would break everything.

In this case, Cloudbot references are still everywhere.

If you inspect the Moldbot installation script, you’ll find hundreds of references to “cloudbot” baked into the code. That tells us one important thing: Cloudbot still exists—just quietly, in the background.

Why Rebrands Create Confusion (and Risk)

This kind of transition almost always leads to friction.

People are used to Cloudbot. Tutorials, integrations, MCP servers, and YouTube guides are still branded around it. When those suddenly switch to Moldbot, things don’t always line up cleanly—especially for non-technical users.

That’s where confusion starts to creep in:

• Environment variables still reference Cloudbot
• Third-party integrations may not update immediately
• Documentation may lag behind the actual behavior

And if someone tries to “clean things up” without understanding what’s still required behind the scenes, they can accidentally break a working setup.

Security Risks Amplified by the Hype

This is where things get more serious.

The hype around Cloudbot (and now Moldbot) has attracted a lot of new users—many of whom are spinning up servers without fully understanding security basics. One of the most common problems I’ve seen is open server ports.

That means anyone with basic technical knowledge can potentially access those servers from anywhere on the internet.

And I don’t think I need to explain why that’s dangerous.

This is why manual verification and trusted sources matter more than ever. You need to know exactly what you’re installing, where it comes from, and what it’s doing on your system.

Common Scams and Fake Installations to Watch Out For

With popularity comes bad actors. And right now, there are several risks you need to be aware of.

Fake Forks and Repositories

Only install Moldbot or Cloudbot from the official domains. Both mold.bot and claude.bot redirect correctly. Anything else should raise red flags immediately.

Installing code from an untrusted source means you’re giving someone else execution rights on your machine. That’s not theoretical—it’s real risk.

Malicious Install Scripts

Even when using official installers, remember this:

You are executing a large shell script on your system.

Every single line of that script has the potential to cause harm if it’s tampered with. Always review what you’re running, especially if you’re working in a sensitive or production environment.

Typosquatting Domains

One of the trickiest scams involves domains that sound right but aren’t. A single typo can redirect you to a malicious site that looks legitimate.

These domains exist solely to catch people who heard about the tool verbally and guessed the URL. Don’t fall for it.

Telegram and Bot Scams

Because Cloudbot and Moldbot integrate with Telegram, scammers are also creating fake bots and fake channels to exploit that connection.

If you’re not confident in how Telegram bots and channels work, stick strictly to official documentation and verified sources.

Is Moldbot Still Worth Using?

Absolutely.

Despite the confusion, this tool is still incredibly powerful. The ability to build multi-agent frameworks, manage separate workspaces, and maintain context and memory across agents makes it a serious piece of infrastructure.

The rebrand doesn’t change that potential—it just means we’re in a temporary adjustment phase.

Final Advice Before You Install Anything

Here’s the one thing I really want to leave you with:

If you install something, do your research.

Verify sources. Double-check domains. Understand what code you’re executing. And if you’re using AI to assist you, make sure you’re also prompting it to respect security best practices.