docs: add ClawdBot vs Claude Code FAQ (v3.11.7)
- Add Appendix B: FAQ section addressing ClawdBot confusion - Comprehensive comparison table (9 dimensions) - Early warning note in 'Before You Start' section - New README section with quick explanation - Update all version references to 3.11.7 - Index FAQ in reference.yaml Context: Jan 2026 community buzz created confusion between ClawdBot (chatbot for messaging apps) and Claude Code (CLI dev tool) Total: +86 lines across 5 files Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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## ⚠️ ClawdBot vs Claude Code?
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**Seen the buzz about ClawdBot?** It's a different tool. ClawdBot = self-hosted chatbot for messaging apps (personal automation, smart home). Claude Code = CLI for developers (terminal/IDE, code generation).
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→ **[See FAQ](./guide/ultimate-guide.md#appendix-b-faq)** for detailed comparison table and decision tree
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## 🔧 Hitting Rate Limits or High Costs?
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**cc-copilot-bridge** routes Claude Code through GitHub Copilot Pro+ for flat-rate access ($10/month instead of per-token billing).
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**Status**: Research preview (Pro $20/mo or Max $100-200/mo, macOS only, **VPN incompatible**)
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**Archive**: Historical versions available in git history (pre-v3.11.6)
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**Archive**: Historical versions available in git history (pre-v3.11.7)
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*Version 3.11.6 | January 2026 | Crafted with Claude*
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*Version 3.11.7 | January 2026 | Crafted with Claude*
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**Written with**: Claude (Anthropic)
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**Version**: 3.11.6 | **Last Updated**: January 2026
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**Version**: 3.11.7 | **Last Updated**: January 2026
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**Author**: Florian BRUNIAUX | [@Méthode Aristote](https://methode-aristote.fr) | Written with Claude
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*Last updated: January 2026 | Version 3.11.6*
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*Last updated: January 2026 | Version 3.11.7*
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**Last updated**: January 2026
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**Version**: 3.11.6
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**Version**: 3.11.7
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**Use critically. Experiment. Share what works for you.**
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> **⚠️ Note (Jan 2026)**: If you've heard about **ClawdBot** recently, that's a **different tool**. ClawdBot is a self-hosted chatbot assistant accessible via messaging apps (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.), designed for personal automation and smart home use cases. Claude Code is a CLI tool for developers (terminal/IDE integration) focused on software development workflows. Both use Claude models but serve distinct audiences and use cases. [More details in Appendix B: FAQ](#appendix-b-faq).
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## TL;DR - The 5-Minute Summary
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- [For Non-Developers: Claude Cowork](#for-non-developers-claude-cowork)
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- [Appendix: Templates Collection](#appendix-templates-collection)
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- [Appendix A: File Locations Reference](#appendix-a-file-locations-reference)
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- [Appendix B: FAQ](#appendix-b-faq)
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## Appendix B: FAQ
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### Claude Code vs ClawdBot: What's the Difference?
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**Question**: Both tools use "Claude" in their name and I've seen buzz about both recently. Are they competitors? Which should I choose?
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**Short answer**: They serve completely different use cases. Not competitors—complementary tools for different audiences.
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**Detailed comparison**:
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| Aspect | Claude Code | ClawdBot |
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| **Interface** | Terminal/CLI + IDE integration (VS Code, Cursor, etc.) | Messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Signal, iMessage) |
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| **Primary audience** | Software developers, DevOps, tech leads | Everyone (personal assistants, smart home, knowledge workers) |
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| **Core use case** | Software development (code generation, refactoring, debugging, architecture) | Personal automation, task management, smart home control, 24/7 assistance |
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| **Access model** | Local terminal session, requires being at computer or SSH | Remote access via messaging apps from any device (phone, watch, tablet) |
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| **Installation** | `npm install -g claude-code` (simple CLI install) | Self-hosted (Docker/VPS ~$5/month + LLM API costs) |
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| **Architecture** | CLI tool + MCP servers + hooks/skills/agents system | Agent + Gateway + Skills + Memory (4-component architecture) |
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| **Smart home** | Not covered (development-focused) | ✅ Native Home Assistant integration, monitoring, automation |
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| **Code development** | ✅ Core use case (pair programming, code review, refactoring) | Possible but not the primary focus |
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| **Pricing** | Anthropic API usage (pay-as-you-go, ~$3-15/project typical) | Open-source (free) + infrastructure (VPS ~$5/mo + LLM API costs) |
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| **Ideal for** | Writing code, reviewing PRs, debugging, architectural decisions | Daily reminders, email management, calendar, monitoring, personal tasks |
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**When to choose Claude Code**:
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- You're a developer working in terminal/IDE
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- You need pair programming, code reviews, refactoring help
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- Your workflow is codebase analysis and software architecture
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- You want deep IDE integration and git workflow automation
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**When to choose ClawdBot**:
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- You want a 24/7 personal assistant accessible from your phone
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- You need smart home automation (Home Assistant, IoT devices)
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- Your use cases are: task management, reminders, email/calendar, monitoring
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- You want messaging app interface (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)
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**Can you use both?**:
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Yes! They complement each other well:
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- **ClawdBot**: Handles daily personal automation, monitoring, reminders
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- **Claude Code**: Handles software development work when at your computer
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Example workflow:
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ClawdBot (on phone): "Remind me to review the PR when I'm at my desk"
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→ Get notification
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Claude Code (at desk): "Review the authentication PR, check for security issues"
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→ Deep code analysis with full codebase context
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```
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**Quick decision tree**:
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```
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What's your primary goal?
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├─ Write/review code → Claude Code
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├─ Personal automation/smart home → ClawdBot
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└─ Both? → Use both (they don't conflict)
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```
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**Resources**:
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- **ClawdBot**: [https://clawd.bot/](https://clawd.bot/) | [GitHub](https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot) | [Setup guide](https://docs.clawd.bot/start/getting-started)
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- **Claude Code**: This guide | [GitHub](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code)
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**Community confusion**:
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Common misconceptions we've seen:
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- ❌ "ClawdBot is Claude Code but with messaging interface" → **False**. Different architectures, different use cases.
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- ❌ "I need to choose one or the other" → **False**. They complement each other.
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- ❌ "ClawdBot is a fork of Claude Code" → **False**. Independent projects with different creators.
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**Final note**: This comparison reflects Jan 2026 state of both tools. Both are evolving rapidly. Check official documentation for latest capabilities.
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## About This Guide
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**End of Guide**
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**Contributions**: Issues and PRs welcome.
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**Last updated**: January 2026 | **Version**: 3.11.6
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**Last updated**: January 2026 | **Version**: 3.11.7
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# Source: guide/ultimate-guide.md
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# Purpose: Condensed index for LLMs to quickly answer user questions about Claude Code
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version: "3.11.6"
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version: "3.11.7"
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updated: "2026-01-25"
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- date: "2026-01-20"
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event: "Code Landing sync v3.11.6, 66 templates, cross-links"
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event: "Code Landing sync v3.11.7, 66 templates, cross-links"
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event: "Cowork Landing fix (paths, README, UI badges)"
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