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2026-05-02 — Sam Altman — ChatGPT subscriptions now work with OpenClaw

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Sam Altman — ChatGPT subscriptions now work with OpenClaw

Definition

Sam Altman confirms that OpenClaw (a Claude Code alternative) can now authenticate using a ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscription, allowing users to leverage their existing OpenAI payment to access the tool. This comes after Anthropic disrupted access for some Claude Code users on their subscription.

Sources

  • Original X post by @jeremynguyenphd quoting Sam Altman
  • FixupX mirror: https://fixupx.com/jeremynguyenphd/status/2050377302207524867
  • Published: 2026-05-02 10:15 UTC

Summary

"Direct from Sam Altman: You can use your ChatGPT subscription to power your OpenClaw."

The tweet highlights that OpenClaw users can now sign in with their ChatGPT account and use their existing subscription. The context suggests some disruption occurred when "Anthropic stopped allowing it on their subscription" — likely referring to restrictions on using Claude Code/Claude Desktop with certain subscription tiers.

Jeremy Nguyen asks the community about their current setup: whether they're using "Claw with GPT" or "Hermes with OpenCode," indicating this is part of the broader AI coding assistant ecosystem (Claude Code, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Hermes).

Key Points

  • OpenClaw (Claude Code fork) now supports ChatGPT subscription authentication
  • Resolves a disruption caused by Anthropic's recent subscription policy changes
  • Users can now use OpenAI payment method instead of Anthropic billing
  • Part of the evolving landscape of AI coding assistants: Claude Code (Anthropic), OpenCode (open-source), OpenClaw (alternative), Hermes (agent platform)

Implications

  • For Hermes users: Demonstrates the fragility of relying on vendor-specific subscriptions for dev tools
  • For Open Source: Shows demand for alternatives when commercial policies shift
  • For Multi-Agent Systems: Highlights the importance of vendor-agnostic authentication/payment for agent tool access

Backlinks

  • Hermes Agent — The agent that grows with you
  • Claude + Obsidian have to be illegal
  • How to Build a JARVIS Inside Obsidian With Claude Code — The Full Setup From Scratch
  • OpenClaw as Claude Code alternative

File imported from X: 2026-05-02 Original author: @jeremynguyenphd (Jeremy Nguyen) Vault topic: #AI #DevTools #OpenClaw #ChatGPT #Subscription