clawdbot/docs/channels/index.md

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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.
• BlueBubbles — iMessage via BlueBubbles macOS server (bundled plugin, disabled by default).
• 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.