What is RedFinger Operator?

Baidu's world-first native mobile OpenClaw app — zero setup, dual-engine, cross-app automation from your phone.

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RedFinger Operator is Baidu Intelligent Cloud's mobile AI agent app — launched March 12, 2026 as the world's first native mobile OpenClaw application. It requires no technical setup, runs on Android, and lets you control any app on your phone with a single natural-language instruction.

Background Why it matters

OpenClaw is the AI agent framework that exploded in early 2026, letting AI actually operate computers rather than just generate text. The original requires technical deployment skills. Before RedFinger Operator, cloud-based services like KimiClaw and MaxClaw offered web-based OpenClaw access — but only in browser form.

RedFinger Operator is the first product to put OpenClaw into a native mobile app, adding Baidu's own mobile AI Agent layer on top for cross-app interactions that web-based services can't do.

The launch triggered a download surge that overwhelmed Baidu's infrastructure, requiring emergency capacity expansion. OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger called China's AI innovation speed "Amazing" and said he would like to co-develop the product with Baidu.

Architecture Two engines, one experience

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OpenClaw engine

Handles PC and web tasks: collecting trending content and generating daily reports, finding and downloading resources across websites, deep data extraction.

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Operator engine

Handles native mobile app interactions: ride-hailing, food delivery, social media, game automation — cross-app, multi-threaded execution.

The two engines run in tandem: tell the app "collect today's tech news and order me lunch from Meituan" — OpenClaw handles the research, Operator handles the food delivery app, you just approve payment.

Comparison vs other OpenClaw services

FeatureKimiClaw/MaxClawDuClaw (web)RedFinger Operator
Form factorWebWebNative mobile app
Native app controlNoNoCore feature
Zero deploymentYesYesYes
PC/web tasksYesYesYes (OpenClaw)
iOS supportYesYesAndroid now, iOS pending

Download How to get it

Android: Search "红手指Operator" (RedFinger Operator) in Tencent App Store, Huawei AppGallery, or Xiaomi App Store. Direct link: sj.qq.com/appdetail/com.redfinger.operator

iOS: Expected within March 2026 per official communications. Verify with Baidu's official channels for the latest status.

Setup: Install, register, and start giving instructions through the chat interface — no configuration required.

Note: The app needs Accessibility Service permission to control other apps. Some manufacturers (Huawei, Xiaomi) require additional steps in security settings to enable this permanently.

Context Baidu's OpenClaw strategy

RedFinger Operator is the third OpenClaw entry point Baidu has launched in quick succession: Baidu App added one-click OpenClaw access in February 2026, DuClaw web service launched March 11 (first month ¥17.8), and RedFinger Operator arrived March 12. Together they cover PC, browser, and mobile — a complete OpenClaw ecosystem built in under a month.

This page is based on media coverage from IT之家, 36氪, and 证券时报 dated March 12, 2026. For the most current information, consult Baidu Intelligent Cloud's official channels. DuClawHub.com is an independent community site, not affiliated with Baidu.