OpenClaw + Telegram Integration Guide — Connect Your AI Agent

Why Connect OpenClaw with Telegram?

Telegram is one of the most popular tools for messaging and bot interactions. By integrating OpenClaw with Telegram, your AI agent can automatically interact with your Telegram workspace — reading data, sending messages, and triggering actions without manual intervention.

What You Can Build

• Automated responses — Your AI agent monitors Telegram and responds to messages, questions, or events automatically
• Data sync — Pull data from Telegram into your agent's context for smarter decisions
• Notifications — Get AI-generated summaries and alerts in Telegram
• Workflow triggers — Use Telegram events to trigger complex AI workflows

Setup Guide

Prerequisites

• OpenClaw installed on your server (Quick install guide)
• A Telegram account with API access or webhook permissions
• Basic familiarity with OpenClaw configuration

Step 1: Configure OpenClaw Channel

OpenClaw supports Telegram as a native channel. Add the Telegram configuration to your OpenClaw config file:

channels:
  telegram:
    enabled: true
    # Add your Telegram credentials here

Step 2: Set Up Your Agent's Personality

Create a SOUL.md file that defines how your agent behaves in Telegram. The personality should match the context — professional for work tools, friendly for community platforms.

Step 3: Test the Integration

Send a test message in Telegram and verify your OpenClaw agent responds correctly. Check the OpenClaw logs for any connection issues.

Common Use Cases

1. Help desk — Answer team questions automatically in Telegram
2. Daily summaries — AI-generated reports posted to Telegram every morning
3. Onboarding — Guide new users through setup via Telegram messages
4. Monitoring — Alert your team in Telegram when something needs attention

Next Steps

Once your OpenClaw + Telegram integration is running, consider adding more channels and automations. The Complete Bundle ($29) includes guides for all supported integrations.