# 💰 RT-Claw

> Making AI assistants cheap again

Canonical HTML: https://shelldex.com/projects/rt-claw/
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## Overview

A C-based agent runtime built for minimal cost and maximum efficiency. Systems-language approach targeting the low-cost, local-first segment of the ecosystem.

**Highlight:** Written in C, $0/low-cost angle

## Metadata

- GitHub: https://github.com/zevorn/rt-claw
- Website: https://www.rt-claw.com
- Language: c
- Status: active
- Ecosystem role: alternative
- Categories: lightweight, local-first
- Platforms: server, embedded
- Requires external LLM: yes
- Added to registry: Sat Mar 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

## GitHub data

- Stars: 645 (645)
- Forks: 47
- Open issues: 4
- License: MIT
- Last commit: 2026-05-13T17:32:45Z
- Latest release: v0.2.0 (2026-03-21T01:16:41Z)
- Star growth (7d): +2

## Registry position

- Leaderboard rank: #31
- Health score: 75/100
- Days since last commit: 1
- Days since last release: 55