OpenClaw Telegram Setup guide

Summary

## OpenClaw Telegram Setup Guide This comprehensive tutorial walks through integrating Telegram with OpenClaw, enabling you to control your AI assistant directly through Telegram messages. The setup transforms Telegram into a powerful interface for your personal AI, allowing seamless interaction from any device with Telegram installed. ## Setup Process The guide begins with **creating a Telegram bot** using BotFather, Telegram's official bot management tool. Users learn to: - Start a conversation with @BotFather - Use the `/newbot` command to create a new bot - Choose a display name and unique username (must end in 'bot') - Receive an **API token** that serves as the authentication key ## OpenClaw Configuration Once the bot is created, the tutorial covers **configuring OpenClaw** to connect with Telegram: - Locate the OpenClaw configuration file (typically `~/.openclaw/config.json` or via `openclaw config`) - Add Telegram credentials including the bot token - Set up **channel mappings** to route messages correctly - Configure **permissions** to control who can interact with your bot - Restart the OpenClaw gateway service to apply changes ## Practical Applications The video demonstrates real-world use cases: - **Remote AI access**: Control your AI assistant from anywhere via Telegram - **Quick queries**: Send questions and receive AI responses on mobile - **File sharing**: Upload documents or images for AI analysis - **Command execution**: Trigger specific OpenClaw skills through chat - **Notifications**: Receive proactive updates from your AI ## Testing & Verification The final section covers **testing the integration**: - Send test messages to verify connectivity - Check OpenClaw logs for connection status - Troubleshoot common issues like authentication errors - Verify command responses and bot behavior This setup is particularly valuable for users who want **mobile-first AI interaction** or need to access their OpenClaw instance while away from their primary workstation. The Telegram interface provides a familiar, lightweight alternative to web dashboards or terminal access.