Transform Telegram into a powerful AI agent interface with the openclaw-telegram plugin.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-telegram-setup
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 openclaw-telegram-setup 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 OpenClaw Telegram Integration?
The OpenClaw Telegram Integration is a specialized plugin designed to turn Telegram into a robust messaging gateway for your AI agents. By leveraging the power of Openclaw Skills, developers can deploy persistent, free, and globally accessible interfaces for their automation workflows. This integration allows your agents to communicate naturally through one of the world's most popular messaging platforms.
This skill facilitates seamless interaction between users and AI by bridging the gap between local gateway services and the Telegram Bot API. Whether you are building a private assistant or a collaborative tool for a group, these Openclaw Skills provide the necessary infrastructure to manage conversations, handle commands, and deliver AI-generated responses efficiently.
OpenClaw Telegram Integration Use Cases
- Deploying a personal AI assistant on mobile for on-the-go productivity.
- Enabling team collaboration by adding an AI agent to Telegram group chats.
- Managing automated tasks and status checks through custom Bot commands.
- Providing a free, cross-platform interface for interacting with LLMs like DeepSeek via Openclaw Skills.
How OpenClaw Telegram Integration Works
- The user creates a Telegram Bot using BotFather to obtain a unique API token.
- The OpenClaw gateway is configured with the specific bot token and authorized chat IDs.
- Upon starting the gateway, the plugin establishes a connection with the Telegram Bot API.
- User messages sent to the bot are intercepted and processed through Openclaw Skills logic.
- The AI agent generates a response which is then routed back to the user or group chat via the Telegram messaging layer.
OpenClaw Telegram Integration Setup
To set up this skill, follow these installation and configuration steps:
- Create your Bot: Search for
@BotFatheron Telegram and send/newbot. Follow the instructions to receive your API Token. - Identify your Chat ID: Use
@userinfobotto find your unique ID or visithttps://api.telegram.org/bot<YOUR_TOKEN>/getUpdatesafter messaging your bot. - Update Configuration: Edit your
~/.openclaw/config.yamlto include the plugin details:
plugins:
entries:
- plugin: openclaw-telegram
config:
botToken: "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN"
allowedChatIds:
- 123456789
- Start the Gateway:
openclaw gateway start
With these Openclaw Skills configured, your bot is ready to respond immediately.
OpenClaw Telegram Integration Data Schema & Taxonomy
This skill manages configuration and access control via a structured YAML schema. Data is organized as follows:
| Field | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
botToken |
The unique API key generated by BotFather | Mandatory |
allowedChatIds |
A list of authorized user or group IDs (negative for groups) | Mandatory |
webhook |
Configuration for public server deployments (URL and Port) | Optional |
commands |
Custom interaction triggers defined within the Telegram UI | Optional |
All session data and message history are handled through the OpenClaw core, ensuring that these Openclaw Skills remain lightweight and secure.
OpenClaw Telegram Integration Advanced Features
- Group Chat Support: Enable multi-user collaboration by adding group IDs (prefixed with a negative sign) to the allowed list.
- Webhook Integration: Deploy on public servers for high-performance, real-time message handling instead of long-polling.
- Custom Bot Commands: Define structured commands like /status or /clear via BotFather to trigger specific Openclaw Skills actions.
- Multi-Agent Routing: Configure complex workflows where different chat IDs route to specific AI model backends for specialized tasks.
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