A specialized tool for executing outbound message delivery directly through the OpenClaw Command Line Interface.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-message-cli-skill
2. Manual Installation
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3. Prompt Installation
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What is OpenClaw Message CLI Skill?
The OpenClaw Message CLI Skill is a powerful extension designed for developers and power users who require programmatic control over communications. While built-in tools handle standard session replies, this skill bridges the gap for automation, shell scripting, and bulk messaging workflows. It leverages the underlying Openclaw Skills ecosystem to provide a standardized way to send content across diverse platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram directly from your terminal.
By utilizing this skill, users can integrate automated notifications or status updates into their existing CI/CD pipelines or local development environments. It ensures that outbound communication is handled with technical precision, adhering to specific channel requirements and shell-safe execution patterns.
OpenClaw Message CLI Skill Use Cases
- Automating outbound notifications within shell scripts or local cron jobs.
- Sending bulk or scheduled messages via CLI when GUI tools are unavailable.
- Integrating OpenClaw messaging capabilities into custom developer workflows or external automation tools.
- Testing message delivery and channel configurations using direct terminal commands.
How OpenClaw Message CLI Skill Works
- Request Identification: The AI agent identifies a user's specific intent to use a CLI-based command rather than a standard chat interface reply.
- Channel Validation: The system verifies that the requested messaging channel (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram) is supported and active within the Openclaw Skills environment.
- Target Formatting: The skill ensures the target recipient identifier matches the specific format required by the chosen communication protocol.
- Shell Sanitization: The message body is processed to escape shell-sensitive characters, ensuring the command executes safely in a terminal environment.
- Command Execution: The final
openclaw message sendcommand is dispatched with the appropriate flags for channel, target, and message content.
OpenClaw Message CLI Skill Setup
To enable this skill, ensure the OpenClaw CLI is installed and configured in your environment. You can then execute messaging tasks using the following command structure:
# General command pattern
openclaw message send --channel <channel> --target <target> --message "Your message here"
Ensure your API keys or session tokens for specific channels are correctly set up in your OpenClaw configuration file.
OpenClaw Message CLI Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill follows a strict parameter schema to ensure successful delivery through the Openclaw Skills framework:
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
--channel |
String | The delivery platform (e.g., whatsapp, telegram). |
--target |
String | The unique identifier for the recipient (Phone number, username, etc.). |
--message |
String | The literal text string to be delivered. |
All commands are logged within the standard OpenClaw execution history for auditability.
OpenClaw Message CLI Skill Advanced Features
- Multi-Channel Support: Seamlessly switch between different messaging protocols using the same command structure.
- Scripting Integration: Easily wrap commands in
.shor.pyscripts for complex automation logic. - Shell-Safe Character Handling: Automatic quoting and escaping of complex message strings to prevent command injection or execution errors.
- Explicit Scope Gating: Built-in logic prevents accidental use for standard session replies, keeping CLI automation distinct from agent dialogue.
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