A specialized communication bridge allowing AI agents to send and receive iMessage, RCS, and SMS messages via a secure WebSocket connection.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install claw-messenger
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install claw-messenger using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Claw Messenger?
Claw Messenger is a powerful integration for Openclaw Skills that empowers AI agents with mobile messaging capabilities. Unlike traditional solutions, it does not require a dedicated Mac Mini or a physical phone on the developer's side. By utilizing a shared infrastructure and a robust WebSocket protocol, agents can engage in real-time conversations across iMessage, RCS, and SMS platforms.
This skill is designed for developers who need their agents to interact with humans where they are most active—their mobile messaging apps. It simplifies the complex routing of mobile protocols into a streamlined plugin architecture, ensuring that Openclaw Skills remain highly accessible and communicative without the overhead of webhook management or public URL exposure.
Claw Messenger Use Cases
- Enabling AI agents to send real-time status updates via iMessage to project stakeholders.
- Automating SMS-based customer support or notifications directly from an AI workflow.
- Facilitating secure, two-way communication between human users and agents using RCS for rich media exchange.
- Coordinating group chats where an AI agent acts as a participant or moderator via mobile protocols.
How Claw Messenger Works
- The AI agent establishes a persistent outbound connection to the Claw Messenger server via a secure WebSocket.
- When an agent sends a message, the plugin transmits the data over the WebSocket to the Emotion Machine server.
- The server routes the content to the appropriate mobile network (iMessage, RCS, or SMS) based on the recipient.
- Inbound messages sent to the shared number are matched against registered phone routes and forwarded back through the WebSocket.
- The plugin delivers the incoming message directly to the agent's environment for processing and response.
Claw Messenger Setup
To integrate this into your Openclaw Skills workflow, follow these steps:
- Sign up at clawmessenger.com to obtain your live API key (starts with
cm_live_). - Install the plugin via the CLI:
openclaw plugins install @emotion-machine/claw-messenger
- Configure your
.openclaw.jsonfile with the following channel settings:
{
"channels": {
"claw-messenger": {
"enabled": true,
"apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"serverUrl": "wss://claw-messenger.onrender.com",
"preferredService": "iMessage",
"dmPolicy": "pairing"
}
}
}
Claw Messenger Data Schema & Taxonomy
Claw Messenger uses a structured configuration within the Openclaw ecosystem to manage connectivity and security:
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
apiKey |
String | Unique live API key for authentication. |
serverUrl |
String | The WebSocket endpoint for message routing. |
preferredService |
String | Primary protocol: iMessage, RCS, or SMS. |
dmPolicy |
String | Security policy: open, pairing, or allowlist. |
allowFrom |
Array | List of authorized E.164 phone numbers. |
Messages support rich data including text, images, video, audio, and documents.
Claw Messenger Advanced Features
- Support for iMessage tapback reactions and native typing indicators.
- Dynamic service switching between SMS and RCS at runtime using the
claw_messenger_switch_servicetool. - Robust Direct Message (DM) policies including 'pairing' for automatic authorization upon first outbound contact.
- Full group chat participation capabilities for multi-user coordination.
- Real-time connection monitoring via the
claw_messenger_statusutility.
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