How a 24/7 Online AI Assistant Transforms My Workflow

Author introduces two iFlytek AI agents: the cloud‑based AstronClaw and the desktop companion Loomy, and explains why the next competitive edge for AI applications is ecosystem integration.

Desktop Companion: Loomy

Loomy is positioned as a “real work buddy” that lives on Windows or macOS. Installation is a three‑click flow—download, install, select work directory, bind an IM (WeChat, Feishu, DingTalk, QQ)—and the whole setup takes only a few minutes. After registration the user receives 5 000 credits and 2 000 daily credits, which have been sufficient for the author’s testing.

Loomy supports six high‑frequency scenarios:

Self‑media operation : topic planning, content generation, publishing preparation, data review.

Daily office : reading documents, extracting key points, generating reports, syncing to Feishu/QQ/email.

Investment monitoring : aggregating market news, analyzing positions, setting alerts.

Schedule reminders : calling system calendar, automatic entry and notification.

Remote work : remote control of a computer from a phone.

E‑commerce operation : generating product copy, customer‑service scripts, filtering abnormal orders.

Mobile IM integration lets the user send a Feishu message such as “organize Q2_report.xlsx and email me a summary”; Loomy executes the task on the desktop automatically. Permissions for each skill can be set to “Allow”, “Ask”, or “Deny”, with a recommendation to allow routine skills and ask for sensitive actions like sending email.

Cloud Brain: AstronClaw

AstronClaw is the cloud version of OpenClaw, offering zero‑code deployment, 24/7 online availability, and sandbox isolation. Users access it via agent.xfyun.cn/astron-claw. All core OpenClaw functions are present, and the service provides built‑in flagship models (GLM‑5, MiniMax‑3.5, Kimi‑2.5) with one‑click switching, no API‑key management.

The platform ships with 131 official skills covering document writing, data analysis, OCR, translation, marketing copy, résumé optimization, etc., and integrates the ClawHub ecosystem, allowing calls to over 10 000 open‑source skills. Users can also upload custom skill plugins via SkillHub at skill.xfyun.cn.

Example workflow for the “xfyun‑video‑OmniAvatar” skill:

Locate the digital‑human video model on the iFlytek Open Platform.

Select a pricing plan (the author used a free package after verification).

Install the skill in AstronClaw.

Copy three configuration items from the console at console.xfyun.cn/services/vid into AstronClaw.

Trigger video generation; the free tier queues the request.

Other showcased skills include PPT generation (producing a 31‑page deck in minutes) and scientific chart creation, both of which run entirely in the cloud without manual stitching.

Comparison and Recommendation

Both agents have strengths: AstronClaw excels for users who need continuous online access, sandbox security, and multi‑model flexibility, while Loomy shines for non‑technical users who prefer a quick desktop setup, IM‑driven commands, and a “buddy” mode that handles most office tasks without command‑line hassle. The author concludes that the choice depends on whether the user values cloud reliability and zero‑ops (AstronClaw) or local simplicity and immediate interaction (Loomy).