Channels &
Messaging

Create a Telegram bot via BotFather, configure the OpenClaw channel, and have your first fully automated AI conversation running in under 15 minutes.

Everything you need to know before connecting OpenClaw to Telegram — how the channel works, what the bot can and can't do, and the best configuration for each use case.

The Telegram pairing approval step confuses most new users — here's exactly what to do, what the approval code means, and why it's required for security.

Connect OpenClaw to WhatsApp — the two paths (Business API vs unofficial bridge), what each gives you, and which to choose for your use case.

The full WhatsApp Business API setup — Meta developer account, app creation, webhook configuration, and the exact OpenClaw config that works first time.

Create a Discord application, get your bot token, and add it to your server — the complete setup guide with slash command config and permissions explained.

What OpenClaw can do inside Discord — responding to mentions, slash commands, DMs, and channel-specific configurations for community use cases.

iMessage requires a Mac as a bridge — the setup requirements, BlueBubbles vs direct bridge options, and the complete configuration walkthrough.

The complete guide to using OpenClaw through iMessage — what's possible, the hardware requirements, and why this setup is worth the complexity for Apple users.

Run OpenClaw agents through Signal for end-to-end encrypted AI conversations — signal-cli setup, registration, and linking to your OpenClaw gateway.

BlueBubbles lets non-Mac devices use iMessage — connect it to OpenClaw for an AI-powered iMessage experience from any platform.

The step-by-step Signal integration guide — from phone number registration to your first AI response in Signal, with troubleshooting for common errors.

Build an OpenClaw Slack bot — app creation, OAuth scopes, slash commands, and channel-specific configurations for team deployments.

Add OpenClaw to Microsoft Teams — bot registration, Azure app setup, webhook configuration, and getting it approved in enterprise environments.

Connect OpenClaw to Twilio for inbound/outbound SMS and voice calls — phone number setup, webhook config, and building your first AI phone agent.

Set up an OpenClaw bot inside Google Chat — Google Cloud app creation, Workspace marketplace publishing, and DM vs space configuration.

Lark (used by ByteDance and international teams) integrates cleanly with OpenClaw — app creation, event subscription, and the card message format for richer replies.

Use the OpenClaw Android app to connect to your gateway, chat with agents, and manage skills — setup guide and what the mobile client can and can't do.

Connect the OpenClaw iOS app to your self-hosted gateway — configuration steps, background operation limits, and the Shortcuts integration for power users.

Connect OpenClaw to X/Twitter — API v2 setup, posting on schedule, responding to mentions, and the rate limits you need to know before going live.

Automate LinkedIn outreach, content posting, and connection management with OpenClaw — API limitations, safe usage patterns, and what gets accounts flagged.

Use OpenClaw to read, categorize, draft, and send emails via Gmail — OAuth setup, label-based triggers, and the templates that save hours every week.