docs: refresh bundled channel plugin refs

docs/channels/index.md

@@ -19,25 +19,25 @@ Text is supported everywhere; media and reactions vary by channel.
 - [Google Chat](/channels/googlechat) — Google Chat API app via HTTP webhook.
 - [iMessage (legacy)](/channels/imessage) — Legacy macOS integration via imsg CLI (deprecated, use BlueBubbles for new setups).
 - [IRC](/channels/irc) — Classic IRC servers; channels + DMs with pairing/allowlist controls.
-- [LINE](/channels/line) — LINE Messaging API bot (plugin, installed separately).
-- [Matrix](/channels/matrix) — Matrix protocol (plugin, installed separately).
-- [Mattermost](/channels/mattermost) — Bot API + WebSocket; channels, groups, DMs (plugin, installed separately).
+- [LINE](/channels/line) — LINE Messaging API bot (bundled plugin).
+- [Matrix](/channels/matrix) — Matrix protocol (bundled plugin).
+- [Mattermost](/channels/mattermost) — Bot API + WebSocket; channels, groups, DMs (bundled plugin).
 - [Microsoft Teams](/channels/msteams) — Bot Framework; enterprise support (bundled plugin).
-- [Nextcloud Talk](/channels/nextcloud-talk) — Self-hosted chat via Nextcloud Talk (plugin, installed separately).
-- [Nostr](/channels/nostr) — Decentralized DMs via NIP-04 (plugin, installed separately).
+- [Nextcloud Talk](/channels/nextcloud-talk) — Self-hosted chat via Nextcloud Talk (bundled plugin).
+- [Nostr](/channels/nostr) — Decentralized DMs via NIP-04 (bundled plugin).
 - [QQ Bot](/channels/qqbot) — QQ Bot API; private chat, group chat, and rich media.
 - [Signal](/channels/signal) — signal-cli; privacy-focused.
 - [Slack](/channels/slack) — Bolt SDK; workspace apps.
-- [Synology Chat](/channels/synology-chat) — Synology NAS Chat via outgoing+incoming webhooks (plugin, installed separately).
+- [Synology Chat](/channels/synology-chat) — Synology NAS Chat via outgoing+incoming webhooks (bundled plugin).
 - [Telegram](/channels/telegram) — Bot API via grammY; supports groups.
-- [Tlon](/channels/tlon) — Urbit-based messenger (plugin, installed separately).
-- [Twitch](/channels/twitch) — Twitch chat via IRC connection (plugin, installed separately).
+- [Tlon](/channels/tlon) — Urbit-based messenger (bundled plugin).
+- [Twitch](/channels/twitch) — Twitch chat via IRC connection (bundled plugin).
 - [Voice Call](/plugins/voice-call) — Telephony via Plivo or Twilio (plugin, installed separately).
 - [WebChat](/web/webchat) — Gateway WebChat UI over WebSocket.
 - [WeChat](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin) — Tencent iLink Bot plugin via QR login; private chats only.
 - [WhatsApp](/channels/whatsapp) — Most popular; uses Baileys and requires QR pairing.
-- [Zalo](/channels/zalo) — Zalo Bot API; Vietnam's popular messenger (plugin, installed separately).
-- [Zalo Personal](/channels/zalouser) — Zalo personal account via QR login (plugin, installed separately).
+- [Zalo](/channels/zalo) — Zalo Bot API; Vietnam's popular messenger (bundled plugin).
+- [Zalo Personal](/channels/zalouser) — Zalo personal account via QR login (bundled plugin).
 
 ## Notes
 

docs/channels/line.md

@@ -17,9 +17,13 @@ Status: supported via plugin. Direct messages, group chats, media, locations, Fl
 messages, template messages, and quick replies are supported. Reactions and threads
 are not supported.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Install the LINE plugin:
+LINE ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so normal
+packaged builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes LINE, install it
+manually:
 
 ```bash
 openclaw plugins install @openclaw/line

docs/channels/matrix.md

@@ -11,9 +11,13 @@ title: "Matrix"
 Matrix is the Matrix channel plugin for OpenClaw.
 It uses the official `matrix-js-sdk` and supports DMs, rooms, threads, media, reactions, polls, location, and E2EE.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Matrix is a plugin and is not bundled with core OpenClaw.
+Matrix ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so normal
+packaged builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes Matrix, install
+it manually:
 
 Install from npm:
 
@@ -31,7 +35,7 @@ See [Plugins](/tools/plugin) for plugin behavior and install rules.
 
 ## Setup
 
-1. Install the plugin.
+1. Ensure the Matrix bundled plugin is available.
 2. Create a Matrix account on your homeserver.
 3. Configure `channels.matrix` with either:
    - `homeserver` + `accessToken`, or

docs/channels/mattermost.md

@@ -12,9 +12,13 @@ Status: supported via plugin (bot token + WebSocket events). Channels, groups, a
 Mattermost is a self-hostable team messaging platform; see the official site at
 [mattermost.com](https://mattermost.com) for product details and downloads.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Mattermost ships as a plugin and is not bundled with the core install.
+Mattermost ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so normal
+packaged builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes Mattermost,
+install it manually:
 
 Install via CLI (npm registry):
 
@@ -28,14 +32,11 @@ Local checkout (when running from a git repo):
 openclaw plugins install ./path/to/local/mattermost-plugin
 ```
 
-If you choose Mattermost during setup and a git checkout is detected,
-OpenClaw will offer the local install path automatically.
-
 Details: [Plugins](/tools/plugin)
 
 ## Quick setup
 
-1. Install the Mattermost plugin.
+1. Ensure the Mattermost bundled plugin is available.
 2. Create a Mattermost bot account and copy the **bot token**.
 3. Copy the Mattermost **base URL** (e.g., `https://chat.example.com`).
 4. Configure OpenClaw and start the gateway.

docs/channels/nextcloud-talk.md

@@ -9,9 +9,13 @@ title: "Nextcloud Talk"
 
 Status: supported via plugin (webhook bot). Direct messages, rooms, reactions, and markdown messages are supported.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Nextcloud Talk ships as a plugin and is not bundled with the core install.
+Nextcloud Talk ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so
+normal packaged builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes Nextcloud Talk,
+install it manually:
 
 Install via CLI (npm registry):
 
@@ -25,14 +29,11 @@ Local checkout (when running from a git repo):
 openclaw plugins install ./path/to/local/nextcloud-talk-plugin
 ```
 
-If you choose Nextcloud Talk during setup and a git checkout is detected,
-OpenClaw will offer the local install path automatically.
-
 Details: [Plugins](/tools/plugin)
 
 ## Quick setup (beginner)
 
-1. Install the Nextcloud Talk plugin.
+1. Ensure the Nextcloud Talk bundled plugin is available.
 2. On your Nextcloud server, create a bot:
 
    ```bash

docs/channels/nostr.md

@@ -8,25 +8,20 @@ title: "Nostr"
 
 # Nostr
 
-**Status:** Optional plugin (disabled by default).
+**Status:** Optional bundled plugin (disabled by default until configured).
 
 Nostr is a decentralized protocol for social networking. This channel enables OpenClaw to receive and respond to encrypted direct messages (DMs) via NIP-04.
 
-## Install (on demand)
+## Bundled plugin
 
-### Onboarding (recommended)
+Current OpenClaw releases ship Nostr as a bundled plugin, so normal packaged
+builds do not need a separate install.
 
-- Onboarding (`openclaw onboard`) and `openclaw channels add` list optional channel plugins.
-- Selecting Nostr prompts you to install the plugin on demand.
+### Older/custom installs
 
-Install defaults:
-
-- **Dev channel + git checkout available:** uses the local plugin path.
-- **Stable/Beta:** downloads from npm.
-
-You can always override the choice in the prompt.
-
-### Manual install
+- Onboarding (`openclaw onboard`) and `openclaw channels add` still surface
+  Nostr from the shared channel catalog.
+- If your build excludes bundled Nostr, install it manually.
 
 ```bash
 openclaw plugins install @openclaw/nostr

docs/channels/synology-chat.md

@@ -12,9 +12,13 @@ Status: supported via plugin as a direct-message channel using Synology Chat web
 The plugin accepts inbound messages from Synology Chat outgoing webhooks and sends replies
 through a Synology Chat incoming webhook.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Synology Chat is plugin-based and not part of the default core channel install.
+Synology Chat ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so normal
+packaged builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes Synology Chat,
+install it manually:
 
 Install from a local checkout:
 
@@ -26,7 +30,7 @@ Details: [Plugins](/tools/plugin)
 
 ## Quick setup
 
-1. Install and enable the Synology Chat plugin.
+1. Ensure the Synology Chat bundled plugin is available.
    - `openclaw onboard` now shows Synology Chat in the same channel setup list as `openclaw channels add`.
    - Non-interactive setup: `openclaw channels add --channel synology-chat --token <token> --url <incoming-webhook-url>`
 2. In Synology Chat integrations:

docs/channels/tlon.md

@@ -14,9 +14,13 @@ be further restricted via allowlists.
 Status: supported via plugin. DMs, group mentions, thread replies, rich text formatting, and
 image uploads are supported. Reactions and polls are not yet supported.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Tlon ships as a plugin and is not bundled with the core install.
+Tlon ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so normal packaged
+builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes Tlon, install it
+manually:
 
 Install via CLI (npm registry):
 
@@ -34,7 +38,7 @@ Details: [Plugins](/tools/plugin)
 
 ## Setup
 
-1. Install the Tlon plugin.
+1. Ensure the Tlon bundled plugin is available.
 2. Gather your ship URL and login code.
 3. Configure `channels.tlon`.
 4. Restart the gateway.

docs/channels/twitch.md

@@ -9,9 +9,13 @@ title: "Twitch"
 
 Twitch chat support via IRC connection. OpenClaw connects as a Twitch user (bot account) to receive and send messages in channels.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Twitch ships as a plugin and is not bundled with the core install.
+Twitch ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so normal
+packaged builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes Twitch, install
+it manually:
 
 Install via CLI (npm registry):
 

docs/channels/zalo.md

@@ -9,9 +9,13 @@ title: "Zalo"
 
 Status: experimental. DMs are supported. The [Capabilities](#capabilities) section below reflects current Marketplace-bot behavior.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Zalo ships as a plugin and is not bundled with the core install.
+Zalo ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so normal packaged
+builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes Zalo, install it
+manually:
 
 - Install via CLI: `openclaw plugins install @openclaw/zalo`
 - Or select **Zalo** during setup and confirm the install prompt
@@ -19,7 +23,7 @@ Zalo ships as a plugin and is not bundled with the core install.
 
 ## Quick setup (beginner)
 
-1. Install the Zalo plugin:
+1. Ensure the Zalo bundled plugin is available:
    - From a source checkout: `openclaw plugins install ./path/to/local/zalo-plugin`
    - From npm (if published): `openclaw plugins install @openclaw/zalo`
    - Or pick **Zalo** in setup and confirm the install prompt

docs/channels/zalouser.md

@@ -12,9 +12,13 @@ Status: experimental. This integration automates a **personal Zalo account** via
 
 > **Warning:** This is an unofficial integration and may result in account suspension/ban. Use at your own risk.
 
-## Plugin required
+## Bundled plugin
 
-Zalo Personal ships as a plugin and is not bundled with the core install.
+Zalo Personal ships as a bundled plugin in current OpenClaw releases, so normal
+packaged builds do not need a separate install.
+
+If you are on an older build or a custom install that excludes Zalo Personal,
+install it manually:
 
 - Install via CLI: `openclaw plugins install @openclaw/zalouser`
 - Or from a source checkout: `openclaw plugins install ./path/to/local/zalouser-plugin`
@@ -24,7 +28,7 @@ No external `zca`/`openzca` CLI binary is required.
 
 ## Quick setup (beginner)
 
-1. Install the plugin (see above).
+1. Ensure the bundled plugin is available (see above).
 2. Login (QR, on the Gateway machine):
    - `openclaw channels login --channel zalouser`
    - Scan the QR code with the Zalo mobile app.