OpenClaw + Telegram
Your AI assistant on Telegram. Great for personal use, client communication, and communities that prefer Telegram's speed and privacy.
Private Chats
One-on-one conversations with your AI assistant
Group Chats
Add OpenClaw to groups for shared AI assistance
Inline Queries
Type @YourBot in any chat to get AI suggestions
Message Formatting
Markdown and HTML formatting for rich responses
File Handling
Send and receive documents, images, and files
Webhook Updates
Real-time message delivery for instant responses
Setup Steps
- 1
Chat with BotFather
Message @BotFather on Telegram and use /newbot command
- 2
Name Your Bot
Choose a display name and username for your bot
- 3
Copy API Token
BotFather will give you an API token - save this securely
- 4
Connect to OpenClaw
Paste your bot token in OpenClaw to activate
Popular Use Cases
- Personal AI assistant for quick questions and task management
- Team coordination in private Telegram groups
- Customer support for Telegram-based businesses
- Language translation for international conversations
- News and content curation delivered to your chat
- Automated reminders and scheduling assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Telegram data private?
Yes. OpenClaw only processes messages sent directly to the bot or in groups where the bot is added. Your other chats remain completely private.
Can OpenClaw work in large Telegram groups?
Yes, but consider Telegram's rate limits. For very active groups, OpenClaw can be configured to respond only when mentioned.
Does OpenClaw support Telegram channels?
OpenClaw works best in groups and private chats. Channel support is limited since channels don't allow bots to respond to posts.
Can I customize the bot's commands?
Yes. You can set up custom commands via BotFather and configure OpenClaw to handle them with specific behaviors.
Questions? Contact support