From 319dd14e8eed4e205b7f3a372078c2ca592e1471 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peter Steinberger Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 04:47:41 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: clarify group allowlists in README --- README.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 06007d86b..0c32c8242 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -289,11 +289,12 @@ Details: [Security guide](https://docs.clawdbot.com/security) · [Docker + sandb - Link the device: `pnpm clawdbot login` (stores creds in `~/.clawdbot/credentials`). - Allowlist who can talk to the assistant via `whatsapp.allowFrom`. +- If `whatsapp.groups` is set, it becomes a group allowlist; include `"*"` to allow all. ### [Telegram](https://docs.clawdbot.com/telegram) - Set `TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN` or `telegram.botToken` (env wins). -- Optional: set `telegram.groups` (with `telegram.groups."*".requireMention`), `telegram.allowFrom`, or `telegram.webhookUrl` as needed. +- Optional: set `telegram.groups` (with `telegram.groups."*".requireMention`); when set, it is a group allowlist (include `"*"` to allow all). Also `telegram.allowFrom` or `telegram.webhookUrl` as needed. ```json5 { @@ -327,6 +328,7 @@ Details: [Security guide](https://docs.clawdbot.com/security) · [Docker + sandb ### [iMessage](https://docs.clawdbot.com/imessage) - macOS only; Messages must be signed in. +- If `imessage.groups` is set, it becomes a group allowlist; include `"*"` to allow all. ### [WebChat](https://docs.clawdbot.com/webchat)