Integrations & Channels
Messaging platforms and services OpenClaw connects to
Zalo
Vietnam-focused messaging platform with Bot API integration. Enables OpenClaw to send/receive direct messages through Zalo's official bot platform. Supports text, images, and stickers with pairing-based authentication for secure DM access.
Signal
Privacy-focused messaging integration using signal-cli. Enables encrypted communication through Signal protocol with OpenClaw. Requires linked device setup and supports all Signal features including groups, reactions, and media.
Google Chat
Google Workspace team messaging integration. Connect OpenClaw to Google Chat spaces and direct messages. Requires Google Workspace account and Chat API enablement with service account credentials.
Microsoft Teams
Enterprise messaging through Microsoft Teams Bot Framework. Integrate OpenClaw with Teams channels and chats. Requires Azure AD app registration, Bot Framework setup, and Teams admin permissions for deployment.
Discord
Discord server and DM integration via discord.js. Full-featured bot supporting servers, channels, threads, DMs, reactions, embeds, and slash commands. Requires Discord application with bot token and appropriate server permissions.
Lark (Feishu)
Asian enterprise messaging platform integration (known as Feishu in China). Webhook-based bridge for Lark workspaces. Popular in China and Southeast Asia markets. Enables notifications and bot interactions.
iMessage (imsg)
Native macOS iMessage integration via AppleScript bridge. Created by Peter Steinberger, this approach uses Messages.app directly through automation. Simpler than BlueBubbles but more fragile with OS updates. macOS only.
Telegram
Most reliable and feature-rich messaging integration via Telegram Bot API with grammY framework. Recommended for beginners. Supports DMs, groups, media, inline keyboards, reactions, and more. Simply requires bot token from @BotFather.
Nextcloud Talk
Self-hosted messaging integration with Nextcloud Talk. Connect OpenClaw to your Nextcloud instance for privacy-focused team communication. Requires self-hosted Nextcloud with Talk app enabled.
WhatsApp personal account integration via Baileys library (unofficial). Most popular WhatsApp integration using QR pairing. Supports DMs, groups, media, reactions. Warning: Uses unofficial API - account ban risk exists. Not WhatsApp Business API.
iMessage (Cross-Platform by Nick Vasilescu)
Cross-platform iMessage integration by Nick Vasilescu enabling iMessage on Linux, Windows, and Mac without Mac Mini. Full feature support: reactions, typing indicators, link previews. Alternative approach to traditional Mac-based iMessage solutions. Community-built integration.