Key takeaways
- 17K+ stars and 800+ plugins — largest Chinese-language AI assistant ecosystem
- Broad IM platform support including QQ, WeChat Work, Feishu, DingTalk — strong in China market
- Agent Sandbox for isolated code execution, MCP support, knowledge base
FAQ
What is AstrBot?
An agentic IM chatbot infrastructure supporting QQ, Telegram, WeChat Work, Feishu, DingTalk, Slack, Discord with 800+ plugins and sandboxed execution.
How much does AstrBot cost?
Free and open source. You pay for LLM API costs.
Who competes with AstrBot?
OpenClaw (Western focus), NanoBot (similar multi-platform), LangBot (Chinese ecosystem).
Executive Summary
AstrBot is a Chinese-language agentic chatbot infrastructure with 17K+ GitHub stars and 800+ plugins. It stands out for supporting China-focused IM platforms (QQ, WeChat Work, Feishu, DingTalk) alongside Western ones (Telegram, Discord, Slack). Includes Agent Sandbox for isolated code execution, MCP support, knowledge base, and WebUI.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Language | Python |
| License | Open Source |
| GitHub Stars | 17.2K ★ |
| Plugins | 800+ |
| Primary Market | China |
Key Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Multi-platform | QQ, Telegram, WeChat Work, Feishu, DingTalk, Slack, Discord, LINE, more |
| Agent Sandbox | Isolated environment for safe code execution |
| MCP support | Model Context Protocol tools |
| Knowledge base | Document-based AI context |
| Skills | Extensible skill system |
| LLM platforms | Dify, Alibaba Cloud Bailian, Coze integration |
| Voice | TTS (10+ providers) and STT |
| WebUI | Built-in chat interface |
| i18n | Internationalization support |
Supported Platforms
Official:
- QQ, OneBot v11, Telegram, WeChat Work, WeChat Official Account, Feishu, DingTalk, Slack, Discord, LINE, Satori, Misskey
Community:
- Matrix, KOOK, VoceChat
LLM Providers
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Moonshot AI, Zhipu AI, DeepSeek, Ollama, LM Studio, AIHubMix, 302.AI, ModelScope, OneAPI
Strengths
- China market leader — Best support for QQ, WeChat Work, Feishu, DingTalk
- Massive ecosystem — 800+ plugins, 17K+ stars
- Feature-complete — Sandbox, MCP, knowledge base, voice, WebUI
- Easy deployment — Docker, uv, Tauri desktop app, Windows installer
- Active development — Large contributor community
Cautions
- China-focused — Documentation primarily in Chinese
- Platform complexity — Many China-specific integrations
- Language barrier — May be challenging for non-Chinese speakers
- Different ecosystem — Plugin ecosystem separate from OpenClaw skills
Bottom Line
AstrBot is the de facto standard for AI assistants in the Chinese market. If you need QQ, WeChat Work, Feishu, or DingTalk integration, AstrBot is unmatched. The 800+ plugin ecosystem and 17K+ stars demonstrate strong community adoption. For Western users focused on Telegram/Discord/Slack, OpenClaw or NanoBot may be more accessible.
Recommended for: Users who need Chinese IM platform support (QQ, WeChat Work, Feishu, DingTalk).
Not recommended for: Western users who don't need China-specific platforms.
Research by Ry Walker Research • methodology