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35 lines
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summary: "Messaging platforms Clawdbot can connect to"
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read_when:
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- You want to choose a chat channel for Clawdbot
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- You need a quick overview of supported messaging platforms
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---
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# Chat Channels
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Clawdbot can talk to you on any chat app you already use. Each channel connects via the Gateway.
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Text is supported everywhere; media and reactions vary by channel.
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## Supported channels
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- [WhatsApp](/channels/whatsapp) — Most popular; uses Baileys and requires QR pairing.
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- [Telegram](/channels/telegram) — Bot API via grammY; supports groups.
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- [Discord](/channels/discord) — Discord Bot API + Gateway; supports servers, channels, and DMs.
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- [Slack](/channels/slack) — Bolt SDK; workspace apps.
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- [Signal](/channels/signal) — signal-cli; privacy-focused.
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- [iMessage](/channels/imessage) — macOS only; native integration.
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- [BlueBubbles](/channels/bluebubbles) — iMessage via BlueBubbles macOS server (bundled plugin, disabled by default).
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- [Microsoft Teams](/channels/msteams) — Bot Framework; enterprise support (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Matrix](/channels/matrix) — Matrix protocol (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Zalo](/channels/zalo) — Zalo Bot API; Vietnam's popular messenger (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Zalo Personal](/channels/zalouser) — Zalo personal account via QR login (plugin, installed separately).
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- [WebChat](/web/webchat) — Gateway WebChat UI over WebSocket.
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## Notes
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- Channels can run simultaneously; configure multiple and Clawdbot will route per chat.
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- Group behavior varies by channel; see [Groups](/concepts/groups).
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- DM pairing and allowlists are enforced for safety; see [Security](/gateway/security).
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- Telegram internals: [grammY notes](/channels/grammy).
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- Troubleshooting: [Channel troubleshooting](/channels/troubleshooting).
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- Model providers are documented separately; see [Model Providers](/providers/models).
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