Telegram Setup (5 Minutes)
Telegram is the fastest integration. Create a bot via BotFather and you're done.
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Message @BotFather on Telegram
Search for @BotFather and send
/newbot - 2
Name Your Bot
Choose a name like "My OpenClaw Assistant" and a username like "my_openclaw_bot"
- 3
Copy Bot Token
BotFather gives you a token like
1234567890:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrSTUvwxYZ - 4
Connect to OpenClaw
openclaw integrate telegramPaste the token when prompted.
That's it!
Message your bot on Telegram. Your Clawdbot/OpenClaw responds instantly.
Discord Setup (10 Minutes)
Discord requires creating a bot application, but gives you access to servers and channels.
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Go to Discord Developer Portal
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Create New Application
Click "New Application" and name it something like "OpenClaw Assistant"
- 3
Create Bot
Go to Bot section → Add Bot → Copy the token
- 4
Enable Intents
Enable "Message Content Intent" to read messages
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Invite to Server
Go to OAuth2 → URL Generator → Select "bot" scope → Copy URL → Open in browser → Select server
- 6
Connect to OpenClaw
openclaw integrate discord
What People Do
"Rebuilt my entire website via Telegram while watching Netflix."
@davekiss
"Team Discord channel where anyone can ask our OpenClaw for project status updates."
— Startup founder
Telegram vs Discord: Which to Use?
Telegram
- ✓ Faster setup (5 min)
- ✓ Better mobile experience
- ✓ Works in DMs and groups
- ✓ No server needed
Discord
- ✓ Great for teams
- ✓ Channel organization
- ✓ Rich embeds and formatting
- ✓ Integrates with gaming/dev communities