Molili: An Emotionally Engaging Chinese AI Agent Desktop App 146

What is Molili?

Molili (Chinese: 莫哩哩) is a Chinese AI desktop application built by Dangbei, and it is the first digital employee in China that can truly "operate a computer." It originates from the foreign open-source project OpenClaw and has been heavily optimized for users in China.

The idea behind Molili is simple: instead of just thinking for you, it actually does things for you. You give commands in plain language, and it can independently complete tasks across different software — essentially acting as a digital employee that works 24/7 without breaks.

Features of Molili

• Can work on its own: It's not just about giving suggestions — it can actually operate the computer, such as processing files, converting formats, and sending emails.

• Remote control: Send commands via WeChat, DingTalk, Feishu, or Siri, so you can direct it even when you're not at your computer.

• Runs locally: The software is installed on your own computer and directly operates real files and applications, making it more secure.

• Recognizes things visually: It uses "visual logic" to identify items, so even if a file is moved, it can still find it through features like icons and tables.

• Rich set of skills: Commonly used functions for work, study, and daily life are ready to go, and new ones are added continuously.

Technical Architecture of Molili

Molili is mainly composed of four parts: gateway, agent, skill library, and memory system.

Use Cases for Molili

Office Work

• Manage files: Automatically organize your desktop, write meeting minutes, monitor server status, and raise alerts when anomalies are detected.

• Manage emails: Sort through unread emails, extract key points, and categorize them.

• Convert documents: Convert Word to PDF, translate it into English along the way, and then send it to a designated recipient via email.

Daily Life

• Check the weather, order food, and keep track of your schedule.

• Handle tasks that require quick hands, such as flash sales and buying train tickets.

• Automatically adjust reminders based on the weather, e.g., "Remind me to bring an umbrella every morning at 8."

Development

• Write code and create data reports.

• Transfer files between different devices.

• Perform automated testing by recognizing on-screen buttons through screenshots.

Entertainment

• Operate like a real person — for example, open QQ Music to play the song you want to hear.

Tutorial: How to Use Molili

Download and Install

• Go to the official Molili website: molili.dangbei.com or molili.com

• Select the correct version (Windows 10/11, or macOS for M-series or Intel chips)

• Double-click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Activation

• It's currently in beta. At launch you'll need to enter an invitation code, which you can get by joining the official beta group.

Connect to Commonly Used Apps

• WeChat: Scan a QR code to bind. After that, you can send messages in WeChat to give it commands.

• DingTalk: Create an app in the DingTalk developer console, get the Client ID and Client Secret, and fill them into Molili's settings.

• Feishu: Create an enterprise app on the Feishu open platform, configure the bot's permissions, and enter the App ID and App Secret.

Get Started

In the bound app, issue commands in plain language, for example: "Help me find the 'Q1 Quotation.docx' on my desktop, convert it to PDF, translate it into English, and then email it to Customer Zhang via Outlook."The AI will tell you what step it's on and finally deliver the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need to know programming to use Molili? No. You can use it by clicking through the interface, but customizing advanced features may require some technical knowledge.

• Is Molili secure? Data in transit and at rest is encrypted, and it runs locally on your machine without uploading to the cloud. For company use, you can also set up your own server.

• What languages does Molili support? It primarily supports Chinese — all interactions are in Chinese.

• What are the computer requirements? Windows 10/11 64-bit, or macOS (M-series/Intel chip). 8 GB of RAM or more is recommended; 16 GB or more is suggested for running local large models.

• How is Molili different from OpenClaw? Molili is the Chinese version of OpenClaw. It's easier to install, has a fully Chinese interface, supports WeChat/DingTalk/Feishu, and requires no coding.

• Does Molili cost money? It's currently in beta, and you can use it with an invitation code.

Molili turns AI from a tool that only chats into an assistant that gets things done. Because it runs locally, privacy is protected, and since it can connect to all kinds of software, it's well suited for people who repeat the same computer operations every day. Compared with the international version, it's much easier to use, making it a great choice for users in China to experience an AI assistant.