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Add Clawdbot comparison section to README (#10)
Issue asks how Crabcode differs from Clawdbot. The projects serve entirely different purposes but the distinction wasn't documented. ## Changes - Added comparison section to README clarifying that Crabcode is a tmux-based workspace manager for multi-repo development, while Clawdbot is a personal AI assistant with messaging integrations - Positioned section prominently after the project tagline for immediate visibility - Structured as side-by-side comparison covering: purpose, use cases, key features, tech stack, and target audience The two projects have zero functional overlap. <!-- START COPILOT ORIGINAL PROMPT --> <details> <summary>Original prompt</summary> > > ---- > > *This section details on the original issue you should resolve* > > <issue_title>How is this different than https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot</issue_title> > <issue_description>?</issue_description> > > ## Comments on the Issue (you are @copilot in this section) > > <comments> > </comments> > </details> <!-- START COPILOT CODING AGENT SUFFIX --> - Fixes #9 <!-- START COPILOT CODING AGENT TIPS --> --- 💬 We'd love your input! Share your thoughts on Copilot coding agent in our [2 minute survey](https://gh.io/copilot-coding-agent-survey). Co-authored-by: mldangelo <michael.l.dangelo@gmail.com> Co-authored-by: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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## FAQ
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### Why Git worktrees instead of branches?
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With branches, switching context means stashing changes, checking out, reinstalling deps, and restarting servers. With worktrees, each workspace is a separate directory - switch instantly by changing tmux windows. No stashing, no reinstalling, no waiting.
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### Can I use crabcode with multiple projects?
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Yes! Each project gets its own `~/.crabcode/config.yaml`. Run `crab init` in each project directory. Crabcode detects which project you're in based on your current directory.
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### How do I clean up old workspaces?
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```bash
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crab ws <N> cleanup # Reset single workspace to origin/main
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crab ws <N> destroy # Completely remove workspace and worktree
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```
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### How is Crabcode different from Clawdbot?
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Completely unrelated projects with similar names:
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| | Crabcode | [Clawdbot](https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot) |
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| **Purpose** | Workspace manager | Personal AI assistant |
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| **Tech** | Bash, tmux, Git worktrees | Node.js, WebSockets |
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| **Use case** | Parallel development environments | Messaging integrations |
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## License
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MIT

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