Complete Guide to OpenClaw Supported Platforms: 15+ Messaging Integrations

OpenClaw's multi-channel architecture supports over 18 messaging platforms, enabling AI assistance wherever your conversations happen. This comprehensive guide covers all supported integrations, helping you choose the right platforms for your needs.

Core Messaging Platforms

These platforms are built into OpenClaw and require no additional plugins.

WhatsApp Core

The world's most popular messenger with 2+ billion users. Uses Baileys library with QR code pairing. Supports text, images, documents, audio, and location sharing.

Telegram Core

Developer-friendly platform with official Bot API via grammY. Simple setup using bot tokens, supports groups, channels, and inline queries. Fastest setup option.

Discord Core

Gaming and community platform with rich bot ecosystem. Discord Bot API + Gateway supports servers, channels, threads, and direct messages. Slash commands enabled.

Slack Core

Enterprise team collaboration platform. Bolt SDK integration supports workspaces, channels, and direct messages. Ideal for team productivity and workplace AI.

Google Chat Core

Google Workspace's messaging platform. HTTP webhook integration enables AI assistance within Google's ecosystem. Supports spaces, DMs, and threaded conversations.

Signal Core

Gold standard for private messaging. signal-cli integration maintains end-to-end encryption. Ideal for journalists, legal professionals, and privacy-conscious users.

BlueBubbles (iMessage) Core

Recommended for iMessage integration. Uses BlueBubbles macOS server REST API with full feature support including edit, unsend, effects, reactions, and group management.

WebChat Core

Gateway WebChat UI over WebSocket. Built-in web interface for direct browser-based interaction with your OpenClaw instance.

Enterprise Platforms

Professional collaboration tools for business environments. Some require plugin installation.

Feishu / Lark Plugin

ByteDance's collaboration platform popular in Asia. WebSocket-based bot integration supports real-time messaging. Feishu serves China; Lark serves international users.

Microsoft Teams Plugin

Enterprise communication hub with 300+ million users. Bot Framework integration supports compliance requirements. Requires Azure Bot Service configuration.

Mattermost Plugin

Self-hosted team communication platform. Bot API + WebSocket enables real-time interactions. Perfect for organizations requiring on-premises deployment.

Nextcloud Talk Plugin

Self-hosted video and chat platform. Plugin integration enables AI assistance within Nextcloud deployments. Ideal for privacy-focused organizations.

Regional Platforms

Popular messaging platforms in specific geographic regions.

LINE Plugin

Dominant messenger in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. LINE Messaging API bot integration supports rich messages and LINE-specific features.

Zalo Plugin

Vietnam's most popular messaging platform. Zalo Bot API integration available. Critical for businesses and users in Vietnam.

Zalo Personal Plugin

Zalo personal account integration via QR login. Enables AI assistance through personal Zalo accounts rather than bot accounts.

Decentralized & Specialized Platforms

Alternative platforms for specific use cases and communities.

Matrix Plugin

Decentralized, open-standard communication protocol. Plugin integration supports self-hosted Matrix servers. Appeals to users seeking federated communication.

Nostr Plugin

Decentralized social protocol. NIP-04 encrypted DM support enables private AI conversations on the Nostr network. Popular with crypto enthusiasts.

Tlon (Urbit) Plugin

Urbit-based messenger for the Urbit network. Specialized integration for Urbit users seeking AI capabilities within their sovereign computing environment.

Twitch Plugin

Live streaming platform with IRC-based chat. Integration enables AI assistance in stream chats. Useful for streamers wanting automated moderation.

Legacy Platforms

iMessage (Legacy) Deprecated

Legacy macOS integration via imsg CLI. Deprecated — use BlueBubbles for new setups. Limited feature support compared to BlueBubbles.

Choosing the Right Platforms

Consider these factors when selecting which platforms to integrate:

User base: Where do your users already communicate?
Setup complexity: Telegram offers the simplest setup; Teams requires Azure configuration
Feature requirements: Rich messages, media support, group capabilities vary by platform
Security needs: Signal and Matrix prioritize privacy; enterprise platforms offer compliance features
Geographic considerations: Feishu for China, LINE for Japan, Zalo for Vietnam

Multi-Channel Deployment

OpenClaw supports running multiple channels simultaneously. A single Gateway instance can connect to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and Slack concurrently, routing messages appropriately based on their source.

{
  "channels": {
    "whatsapp": { "allowFrom": ["+1555..."] },
    "telegram": { "botToken": "..." },
    "discord": { "token": "..." },
    "slack": { "appToken": "..." },
    "feishu": { "appId": "..." }
  }
}

Each channel maintains independent session state, allowlists, and behavior configuration. Users on different platforms interact with the same underlying AI capabilities while respecting platform-specific conventions.

Installation Summary

Core channels are included with OpenClaw. Plugin channels require separate installation:

# Core channels work out of the box
openclaw channels login whatsapp
openclaw channels login telegram

# Plugin channels need installation first
openclaw extensions install @openclaw/channel-feishu
openclaw extensions install @openclaw/channel-teams
openclaw extensions install @openclaw/channel-line
openclaw extensions install @openclaw/channel-matrix

For detailed setup instructions for each platform, visit the individual integration guides or consult the official OpenClaw documentation.