clawdbot/docs/providers/index.md

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

Chat Providers

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

Supported providers

• 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.
• WebChat — Gateway WebChat UI over WebSocket.

Notes

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