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Integration8 min readJanuary 26, 2026

How to Supercharge OpenClaw with Real-Time B2B Data Using Netrows API

Turn your OpenClaw AI assistant into a powerful B2B research machine. Learn how to integrate Netrows API for real-time professional data enrichment.

What is OpenClaw?

If you haven't heard of OpenClaw yet, you're missing out on one of the hottest open-source projects of 2026. Created by Peter Steinberger (founder of PSPDFKit), OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) gained 9,000+ GitHub stars in a single day and has become the go-to personal AI assistant for developers and power users.

Unlike ChatGPT or Claude where you visit a website, OpenClaw lives inside the messaging apps you already use—WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Slack, Discord, and more. It runs locally on your computer, has persistent memory, and can execute real tasks on your behalf.

OpenClaw Key Features

  • Self-hosted AI assistant running on your hardware
  • Works through WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Slack, Discord
  • Persistent memory across conversations
  • Can execute tasks, write code, make reservations
  • Extensible with custom tools and APIs

Why Integrate Netrows with OpenClaw?

OpenClaw is powerful, but out of the box it doesn't have access to real-time professional network data. By integrating Netrows API, you can transform your OpenClaw into a B2B research powerhouse that can:

  • Find anyone: "Who is the CEO of Stripe?" → Full profile with experience, education, skills
  • Research companies: "Tell me about Anthropic's team" → Company details, employee count, recent hires
  • Monitor competitors: "What's happening at OpenAI?" → Real-time company activity and updates
  • Enrich contacts: "Find the profile for john@acme.com" → Reverse email lookup
  • Build lead lists: "Find 10 CTOs at AI startups in San Francisco" → Targeted prospecting

Setting Up the Integration

Step 1: Get Your Netrows API Key

First, you'll need a Netrows API key. Sign up at netrows.com/get-access to get 100 free credits to test the integration.

Step 2: Create an OpenClaw Tool

OpenClaw supports custom tools through its extensible architecture. Create a new tool file for Netrows.

Step 3: Register Tools with OpenClaw

Add the Netrows tools to your OpenClaw configuration.

Real-World Use Cases

1. Instant Lead Research

You (via WhatsApp):

"Research the VP of Engineering at Figma"

OpenClaw:

"Found Kris Rasmussen, VP of Engineering at Figma. He's been there since 2016, previously at Google. Has 15+ years of experience in distributed systems."

2. Competitive Intelligence

You (via Telegram):

"What's happening at OpenAI this week?"

OpenClaw:

"OpenAI has made 3 major announcements this week: GPT-5 preview access, new enterprise pricing, and a partnership with Microsoft Azure."

Cost Efficiency

  • 100 free credits to test the integration
  • €49/month for 10,000 credits (Starter plan)
  • Most endpoints cost 1 credit — no hidden multipliers
  • Flexible monthly subscriptions with no long-term contracts

Getting Started

  1. Set up OpenClaw — Follow the official OpenClaw guide to get it running
  2. Get Netrows API access — Sign up here for 100 free credits
  3. Add the Netrows tools — Copy the code examples into your OpenClaw setup
  4. Start researching — Ask your AI assistant to find profiles, research companies, and more

Ready to build your AI-powered research assistant?

Conclusion

OpenClaw is revolutionizing how we interact with AI assistants, and Netrows provides the professional data layer that makes it truly powerful for B2B use cases.

Start building your AI-powered research assistant today. Your future self will thank you.