Venn adds a missing layer of security to OpenClaw
Simplify secure deployment without the need for complex workarounds
Venai Users can securely deploy OpenClaw in over 40 business applications
Venn.ai announces the launch of OpenClaw integration. This provides a single secure governance layer that allows OpenClaw to control and access permission-based access to over 40 external tools and services. This integration allows users to deploy OpenClaw in real-world business environments, with precise control over what agents can read, write, or modify, without relying on complex workarounds or isolated systems.
OpenClaw has quickly become one of the most talked about open source AI agents. However, as adoption increases, so does the risk. OpenClaw is programmed to be embedded in workflows and operate independently, but with no built-in guardrails, unrestricted access to sensitive systems like users’ inboxes can quickly lead to unintended disruption.
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Venn provides a governance layer for agenttic AI
Previously, users often mitigated these risks by running OpenClaw locally, launching virtual machines, or using specialized hardware, which added complexity and slowed adoption. Venn changed this by replacing the cumbersome workaround with a single Model Context Protocol (MCP) connection. Users can now connect OpenClaw directly to applications like Google Drive, Notion, Slack, Zendesk, Salesforce, and more through Venn’s interface without worry. Venn handles authentication and enforces strict tool-level permissions, allowing users to maintain control over what their agents can do.
“Those who deploy open source AI agents like OpenClaw are at risk without proper controls,” said Oren Michels, founder and CEO of Barndoor. “We built Venn with the confidence that no action will be taken without your explicit permission so that everyone, not just security and IT teams, can safely benefit from agent AI and have access to a powerful personal assistant. Venn puts control back in the hands of the user, ensuring that the AI works for you, not around you.”
In addition to providing essential security guardrails, Venn provides significant performance benefits for OpenClaw users. Venn’s connections are contextually optimized, so agents receive cleaner, more relevant data from each app. This provides better and faster results without overloading the AI’s context window or unnecessarily burning tokens. Additionally, Venn protects users from the disruption of OpenClaw’s rapid open source development cycle and absorbs the complexity of new configuration requirements and features.
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