Channels Setup

Connect OpenClaw to your favorite messaging apps

OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot, Clawdbot) provides comprehensive support for multiple messaging channels, enabling you to interact with your AI assistant through your existing communication applications. Each platform features its own dedicated setup procedure and configuration parameters.

Popular Channels

💬 WhatsApp

Connect via WhatsApp Web using QR code pairing. Supports groups, media, and encrypted messaging.

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📱 Telegram

Set up a Telegram bot via BotFather. Excellent bot API support with DMs, groups, and rich features.

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🎮 Discord

Integrate with Discord servers and communities. Full support for DMs, channels, and Discord features.

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💼 Slack

Connect to Slack workspaces using the Bolt framework. Perfect for team collaboration and automation.

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🔒 Signal

Integrate with Signal for secure, encrypted messaging. Requires signal-cli for connection.

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💬 iMessage

Connect to iMessage on macOS. Native integration with Messages app for seamless communication.

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👥 Microsoft Teams

Integrate with Microsoft Teams using Bot Framework. Enterprise-ready with Azure Portal setup.

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🌐 WebChat

Access OpenClaw through the built-in web interface. No additional setup required, works in any browser.

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Other Channels

OpenClaw also supports additional channels:

  • Google Chat - Beta support via Google Cloud Console (requires webhook/OAuth setup)
  • Extension Channels - BlueBubbles, Matrix, Zalo, and Zalo Personal (require extension modules)

For extension channels, refer to the extension documentation for setup instructions.

Channel Features

Group Configuration

For group chats, Moltbot supports:

  • Group allowlists: Control which groups the bot responds to
  • Mention gating: Require @mentions in groups
  • Reply tags: Handle replies and threading
  • Per-channel routing: Route messages to different agents
  • Activation modes: Control when the bot responds in groups

Next Steps