IonClaw

C++ Cross-Platform AI Agent Orchestrator - Zero Dependencies

IonClaw is a high-performance AI agent orchestrator written in pure C++ with zero external dependencies. Designed for cross-platform deployment, IonClaw runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android from a single codebase, delivering maximum performance with minimal resource usage. GitHub: https://github.com/ionclaw-org/ionclaw Developer: ionclaw-org (Community Open Source) License: MIT Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Key Innovation: IonClaw brings AI agent capabilities to the C++ ecosystem with a zero-dependency design that enables deployment anywhere - from servers to embedded devices.

Core Philosophy: "Maximum performance, minimum footprint, everywhere"

Why IonClaw?

Zero Dependencies: Pure C++ with static linking - no external libraries required.

True Cross-Platform: Single codebase compiles for all major platforms.

Native Performance: C++ efficiency for performance-critical applications.

Mobile Ready: Native iOS and Android support without wrappers.

Key Features

$#1.
Pure C++ Implementation

• Modern C++17/20 features
• Header-only option available
• Template-based design
• Zero external dependencies
• Static linking support

$#2.
Cross-Platform Support

• Windows (MSVC, MinGW)
• macOS (Clang)
• Linux (GCC, Clang)
• iOS (ARM64)
• Android (ARM64, x86_64)

$#3.
Performance Optimization

• Multi-threaded execution
• Memory pool allocation
• Zero-copy data handling
• SIMD acceleration
• Async I/O support

$#4.
Mobile Integration

• iOS native framework
• Android NDK support
• Touch gesture handling
• Mobile power management
• Background execution

$#5.
Agent Orchestration

• Multi-agent coordination
• Task scheduling
• Resource management
• State persistence
• Error handling

Installation

Build from Source

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/ionclaw-org/ionclaw.git
cd ionclaw

# Create build directory
mkdir build && cd build

# Configure with CMake
cmake .. -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release

# Build
cmake --build . -j$(nproc)

# Install (optional)
sudo cmake --install .

Pre-built Binaries

# Download from GitHub releases
wget https://github.com/ionclaw-org/ionclaw/releases/latest/download/ionclaw-linux-x64.tar.gz
tar -xzf ionclaw-linux-x64.tar.gz
sudo mv ionclaw /usr/local/bin/

Package Managers

# Homebrew (macOS)
brew install ionclaw

# vcpkg
vcpkg install ionclaw

# Conan
conan install ionclaw/latest@

Mobile Build

# iOS
cmake .. -DCMAKE_SYSTEM_NAME=iOS -DCMAKE_OSX_ARCHITECTURES=arm64

# Android
cmake .. -DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=$ANDROID_NDK/build/cmake/android.toolchain.cmake

Configuration

config.json

{
  "agent": {
    "name": "IonClaw",
    "threads": 4,
    "memory_limit": "512MB"
  },
  "ai": {
    "provider": "openai",
    "model": "gpt-4o-mini",
    "timeout": 30
  },
  "storage": {
    "path": "~/.ionclaw",
    "cache_size": "100MB"
  },
  "platform": {
    "mobile_optimization": true,
    "background_mode": false
  }
}

CMake Options

option(IONCLAW_BUILD_SHARED "Build shared library" OFF)
option(IONCLAW_ENABLE_MOBILE "Enable mobile platforms" ON)
option(IONCLAW_ENABLE_SIMD "Enable SIMD optimizations" ON)
option(IONCLAW_BUILD_TESTS "Build test suite" ON)

Usage

Basic Example

#include <ionclaw/agent.hpp>

int main() {
    ionclaw::Agent agent;
    agent.configure("config.json");
    agent.initialize();
    
    auto result = agent.execute("Summarize this document");
    std::cout &lt;&lt; result &lt;&lt; std::endl;
    
    return 0;
}

Multi-Agent Orchestration

#include <ionclaw/orchestrator.hpp>

int main() {
    ionclaw::Orchestrator orchestrator;
    
    orchestrator.add_agent("researcher", research_agent);
    orchestrator.add_agent("writer", writing_agent);
    orchestrator.add_agent("reviewer", review_agent);
    
    orchestrator.execute_workflow("research_paper");
    
    return 0;
}

Pricing

Free: IonClaw is completely free and open source under MIT license. You only pay for the AI models you use through their respective providers.

System Requirements

Mobile Requirements

• iOS: iOS 14+, Xcode 13+
• Android: API 24+, NDK 23+

Use Cases

Cross-Platform AI Deployment

Deploy AI agents across multiple platforms from a single codebase.

Mobile AI Applications

Integrate AI capabilities directly into native mobile apps.

Performance-Critical Workflows

Run AI workflows where performance is critical.

Embedded AI Systems

Deploy AI agents on embedded devices and IoT hardware.

Resource-Constrained Environments

Operate in environments with limited memory and processing power.

Native App Integration

Embed AI agent capabilities directly into existing C++ applications.

Community and Support

• GitHub: https://github.com/ionclaw-org/ionclaw
• Documentation: https://github.com/ionclaw-org/ionclaw#readme
• Issues: GitHub Issues tab
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions tab

Quick Start Guide

Get IonClaw up and running quickly.

Step 1: Install

cd ionclaw
npm install
npx ionclaw setup

Step 2: Configure

Set your AI model and API key in the configuration.

Step 3: Connect and Go

Link your messaging platform and start using your AI agent.

Full documentation: https://github.com/ionclaw-org/ionclaw#readme

FAQ

Is IonClaw free to use?

Yes, IonClaw is free and open source (MIT license). You only pay for AI model API costs if using external models.

What are the system requirements for IonClaw?

IonClaw requires 100MB RAM of RAM minimum. Runtime: Native binary (C++). It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Can I self-host IonClaw?

Yes. IonClaw is open source (MIT) and can be self-hosted on your own hardware. Clone the repository from GitHub and follow the installation guide.

How does IonClaw compare to OpenClaw?

IonClaw offers a different approach compared to OpenClaw. While OpenClaw provides the largest ecosystem with 13,729+ skills and maximum flexibility, IonClaw focuses on personal assistant. Choose IonClaw if you prioritize its specific features; choose OpenClaw for the broadest compatibility and community support.

Is IonClaw suitable for beginners?

IonClaw requires some technical knowledge to set up (Native binary (C++)). If you are a beginner, consider starting with QClaw (one-click install) or MaxClaw (cloud-based, no setup) first, then graduate to IonClaw as you gain experience.

License

MIT License - Free for personal and commercial use.

Tags

ai-agent, cpp, cross-platform, native, zero-dependency, mobile, embedded, performance