Why did Clawdbot change its name to Moltbot?

Clawdbot was renamed Moltbot following polite pressure from Anthropic, who requested a name change due to trademark concerns.

What is the new name for the Clawdbot mascot?

The mascot, formerly named Clawd the lobster, has been renamed Molty.

When did Anthropic request the name change for Clawdbot?

Anthropic sent a polite email requesting the name change in January 2026.

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Clawdbot Rebrands to Moltbot Amidst Anthropic Pressure

28 Jan

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AI assistant Clawdbot has been renamed Moltbot due to Anthropic's request.
The change was prompted by polite pressure from Anthropic regarding the name.
The mascot, formerly Clawd the lobster, is now named Molty.

Clawdbot Rebrands to Moltbot Amidst Anthropic Pressure

The viral AI assistant, formerly known as Clawdbot, has officially changed its name to Moltbot. This rebranding effort stems from a request by Anthropic, the developers of the Claude family of large-language models. Creator Peter Steinberger confirmed the name change was initiated under what he described as 'polite' pressure from Anthropic, citing trademark considerations.

The AI's mascot, a lobster character previously named Clawd, will now be known as Molty. This change reflects the shedding or 'molting' process, a characteristic behavior of lobsters. The lore post on GitHub states that Anthropic sent an email in January 2026 requesting the name change, leading to the adoption of the new identity for both the tool and its mascot.

This transition involves updating the official website from clawd.bot to molt.bot and renaming Steinberger's GitHub repository. The creator also noted the mascot's resemblance to the Android mascot, adding another layer to the AI's evolving identity and potential branding discussions.