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Messaging platforms Clawdbot can connect to
You want to choose a chat channel for Clawdbot
You need a quick overview of supported messaging platforms

Chat Channels

Clawdbot can talk to you on any chat app you already use. Each channel connects via the Gateway. Text is supported everywhere; media and reactions vary by channel.

Supported channels

  • WhatsApp — Most popular; uses Baileys and requires QR pairing.
  • Telegram — Bot API via grammY; supports groups.
  • Discord — Discord Bot API + Gateway; supports servers, channels, and DMs.
  • Slack — Bolt SDK; workspace apps.
  • Signal — signal-cli; privacy-focused.
  • iMessage — macOS only; native integration.
  • Microsoft Teams — Bot Framework; enterprise support (plugin, installed separately).
  • Matrix — Matrix protocol (plugin, installed separately).
  • Zalo — Zalo Bot API; Vietnam's popular messenger (plugin, installed separately).
  • Zalo Personal — Zalo personal account via QR login (plugin, installed separately).
  • WebChat — Gateway WebChat UI over WebSocket.

Notes

  • Channels can run simultaneously; configure multiple and Clawdbot will route per chat.
  • Group behavior varies by channel; see Groups.
  • DM pairing and allowlists are enforced for safety; see Security.
  • Telegram internals: grammY notes.
  • Troubleshooting: Channel troubleshooting.
  • Model providers are documented separately; see Model Providers.