OpenClaw ChannelsAI OpenClaw in social apps

This channels guide helps you pick the right integration, connect a first app, and scale safe workflows across teams, creators, and communities.

> How to choose OpenClaw Channels

Each channel connects through the OpenClaw Gateway. Text works everywhere, while media and reactions vary by provider. The fastest setup is usually Telegram; WhatsApp requires QR pairing.

Telegram

Bot API via grammY; supports groups.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp Web via Baileys; requires QR pairing and keeps session state.

Discord

Discord Bot API + Gateway for servers, channels, and DMs.

Slack

Bolt SDK integration for workspace apps and internal workflows.

Google Chat

Google Chat API app via HTTP webhook for Workspace rooms.

Mattermost

Bot API + WebSocket events via plugin (installed separately).

Microsoft Teams

Plugin-only channel; install @openclaw/msteams before configuring.

iMessage

macOS-only channel via imsg CLI (legacy; BlueBubbles recommended).

Signal

signal-cli integration for privacy-focused messaging.

Mattermost and Microsoft Teams require plugins, while iMessage can run through the imsg CLI on macOS. For richer iMessage features, the docs recommend the BlueBubbles channel.

> Why choose OpenClaw Channels

These integrations keep AI OpenClaw inside the tools your teams already use, so adoption is fast and behavior stays consistent.

Familiar surfaces

These channels let you deploy without forcing users into a new interface.

Controlled rollout

You can test one channel at a time and expand when the response quality is stable.

> OpenClaw Channels FAQ

Quick answers for teams setting up channels for the first time.

How many OpenClaw Channels should I start with?

Start with one channel, verify the workflow, then expand based on demand.

Which channels are best for pilots?

Telegram is fast to configure, while WhatsApp offers high engagement for communities.

Can I use multiple channels at once?

Yes. Many teams route alerts to one channel and conversations to another.

How do I keep OpenClaw Channels safe?

Use allowlists and mention gating so only explicit triggers activate responses.