Telegram

OpenClaw uses grammY with the Telegram Bot API for DMs and groups. Based on official Telegram.

Bot token

Create a bot with @BotFather and get the token.

Config

In ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json:

{
  "channels": {
    "telegram": {
      "botToken": "123456:ABCDEF..."
    }
  }
}

You can also set TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN in the environment.

Groups and mentions

You can configure group allowlists and mention rules (e.g. reply only when @’d). See official docs.

See also

• Channels overview
• Official Telegram