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* docs: add WeChat channel via official Tencent iLink Bot plugin Add WeChat to the README channel lists and setup section. Uses the official Tencent-published plugin @tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin which connects via the iLink Bot API (QR code login, long-poll). Requires WeChat 8.0.70+ with the ClawBot plugin enabled; the plugin is being rolled out gradually by Tencent. Covers: setup steps, capabilities (DM-only, media up to 100 MB, multi-account, pairing authorization, typing indicators, config path), and the context token restart caveat. * docs: update WeChat plugin install for v2.0 compatibility - Add version compatibility note (v2.x requires OpenClaw >= 2026.3.22, @legacy tag for older hosts) - Add plugins.allow step (required since plugins.allow was introduced) * docs: drop manual plugins.allow/enable steps (handled by plugins install) * docs: fix multi-account instruction to require explicit --account id * docs: trim WeChat section to match neighboring channels, fix pairing link * docs: sync WeChat channel docs --------- Co-authored-by: Ayaan Zaidi <hi@obviy.us>
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summary: "Messaging platforms OpenClaw can connect to"
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read_when:
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- You want to choose a chat channel for OpenClaw
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- You need a quick overview of supported messaging platforms
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title: "Chat Channels"
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---
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# Chat Channels
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OpenClaw can talk to you on any chat app you already use. Each channel connects via the Gateway.
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Text is supported everywhere; media and reactions vary by channel.
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## Supported channels
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- [BlueBubbles](/channels/bluebubbles) — **Recommended for iMessage**; uses the BlueBubbles macOS server REST API with full feature support (edit, unsend, effects, reactions, group management — edit currently broken on macOS 26 Tahoe).
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- [Discord](/channels/discord) — Discord Bot API + Gateway; supports servers, channels, and DMs.
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- [Feishu](/channels/feishu) — Feishu/Lark bot via WebSocket (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Google Chat](/channels/googlechat) — Google Chat API app via HTTP webhook.
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- [iMessage (legacy)](/channels/imessage) — Legacy macOS integration via imsg CLI (deprecated, use BlueBubbles for new setups).
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- [IRC](/channels/irc) — Classic IRC servers; channels + DMs with pairing/allowlist controls.
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- [LINE](/channels/line) — LINE Messaging API bot (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Matrix](/channels/matrix) — Matrix protocol (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Mattermost](/channels/mattermost) — Bot API + WebSocket; channels, groups, DMs (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Microsoft Teams](/channels/msteams) — Bot Framework; enterprise support (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Nextcloud Talk](/channels/nextcloud-talk) — Self-hosted chat via Nextcloud Talk (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Nostr](/channels/nostr) — Decentralized DMs via NIP-04 (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Signal](/channels/signal) — signal-cli; privacy-focused.
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- [Slack](/channels/slack) — Bolt SDK; workspace apps.
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- [Synology Chat](/channels/synology-chat) — Synology NAS Chat via outgoing+incoming webhooks (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Telegram](/channels/telegram) — Bot API via grammY; supports groups.
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- [Tlon](/channels/tlon) — Urbit-based messenger (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Twitch](/channels/twitch) — Twitch chat via IRC connection (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Voice Call](/plugins/voice-call) — Telephony via Plivo or Twilio (plugin, installed separately).
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- [WebChat](/web/webchat) — Gateway WebChat UI over WebSocket.
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- [WeChat](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin) — Tencent iLink Bot plugin via QR login; private chats only.
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- [WhatsApp](/channels/whatsapp) — Most popular; uses Baileys and requires QR pairing.
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- [Zalo](/channels/zalo) — Zalo Bot API; Vietnam's popular messenger (plugin, installed separately).
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- [Zalo Personal](/channels/zalouser) — Zalo personal account via QR login (plugin, installed separately).
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## Notes
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- Channels can run simultaneously; configure multiple and OpenClaw will route per chat.
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- Fastest setup is usually **Telegram** (simple bot token). WhatsApp requires QR pairing and
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stores more state on disk.
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- Group behavior varies by channel; see [Groups](/channels/groups).
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- DM pairing and allowlists are enforced for safety; see [Security](/gateway/security).
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- Troubleshooting: [Channel troubleshooting](/channels/troubleshooting).
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- Model providers are documented separately; see [Model Providers](/providers/models).
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