Connect OpenClaw to Every Platform You Use
OpenClaw becomes a unified command center by connecting to 10+ messaging platformssimultaneously. Message your AI agent on WhatsApp in the morning and Telegram at night — same agent, same memory, same rules.
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How do you connect OpenClaw to WhatsApp and Telegram?
For Telegram: generate a bot token via @BotFather and run openclaw pair telegram --token YOUR_TOKEN. For WhatsApp: scan a QR code in hPanel to link OpenClaw as a Linked Device — exactly like WhatsApp Web, with no third-party API fees.
Platform Capability Matrix
| Platform | DMs | Group Chats | Voice | Files | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telegram | ✅ | ✅ (mention req.) | ✅ | ✅ | Easy |
| ✅ | ✅ (mention req.) | ✅ | ✅ | Medium | |
| Discord | ✅ | ✅ | 🔧 Config | ✅ | Medium |
| Slack | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | Advanced |
Step-by-Step Integration Guides
Telegram
EasiestDeveloper-first choice. Create a bot via @BotFather in seconds. Robust API with no rate limits for personal bots.
- 1Open Telegram and message @BotFather
- 2Send /newbot — choose a name and username
- 3Copy the bot token
- 4In OpenClaw terminal: openclaw pair telegram --token YOUR_TOKEN
- 5Send your bot a message to trigger pairing confirmation
Uses the Baileys adapter to link OpenClaw as a Linked Device — exactly like WhatsApp Web.
- 1In OpenClaw > Settings > Channels, select WhatsApp
- 2Scan the QR code displayed with your WhatsApp app
- 3The agent is now linked as a device on your account
- 4In group chats, set "require_mention: true" in config
- 5Test by sending yourself a message via the CLI
Discord
Team UseIdeal for team automation: code review bots, support agents, automated announcements.
- 1Go to discord.com/developers and create a New Application
- 2Under Bot, enable Message Content Intent
- 3Copy the bot token
- 4Invite the bot to your server using OAuth2 with bot + message permission scopes
- 5Add token to OpenClaw as a Discord channel
Slack
EnterpriseBest for workplace automation. Requires Slack App with Socket Mode for real-time events.
- 1Create a Slack App at api.slack.com/apps
- 2Enable Socket Mode and generate an App-Level Token
- 3Add OAuth scopes: chat:write, im:read, im:history, channels:history
- 4Install the app to your workspace
- 5Add the Bot Token and App-Level Token to OpenClaw
Group Chat Policies — Prevent Bot Spam
❌ Without mention policy
The agent responds to every message in a group chat — creating noise and potentially exposing private conversations to the AI model context.
✅ With require_mention: true
The agent only activates when explicitly mentioned (e.g., @YourBot). Silent in general chat, responsive on demand.
Only respond in group chats when directly mentioned by name or @handle.
Never summarise a group conversation unless explicitly asked.
Ready to Command Your Agent From Anywhere?
Install on Hostinger, configure your SOUL.md, then pair your first messaging channel.