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Connect Your OpenClaw Assistant in Telegram and Discord

Introducing how to directly connect your OpenClaw-based personal assistant through Telegram Bot and Discord Bot, enjoying intelligent services in familiar chat interfaces.

Published on 2026-02-28

Connect Your OpenClaw Assistant in Telegram and Discord

Chat as Interface

We spend a lot of time in chat tools every day:

  • Discussing projects with teams on Telegram
  • Chatting with friends and joining communities on Discord
  • Handling work matters in Slack

These tools have become the central hub of our digital lives.

So, what if AI assistants could integrate into these platforms we're already using?

No need to open a new app, no need to learn a new interface—just send a message in the chat window you're familiar with, and your personal assistant will respond.

This is the cross-platform vision of the OpenClaw protocol.

Why Choose Chat Tools

Low-Friction Experience

Opening a new AI app requires:

  1. Unlock your phone
  2. Find the app icon
  3. Wait for it to load
  4. Start the conversation

Chatting with an assistant in a messaging app:

  1. You're already in the messaging app
  2. Send a message

Friction reduced by 90%.

Natural Interaction Method

Chat is the most natural way humans communicate. We don't need to learn special command syntax or understand complex interface elements—we just chat with the assistant like we would with a friend.

Async-Friendly

Chat tools naturally support asynchronous communication. The assistant can spend 10 minutes processing your request and reply when done—you won't feel "stuck" like you would with a synchronous app.

Multimedia Support

Modern chat tools support:

  • Text messages
  • Images and videos
  • File transfers
  • Voice messages
  • Polls and buttons

These are all excellent mediums for interacting with AI assistants.

Telegram Integration

Setup Steps

Step 1: Create Telegram Bot

  1. Search for @BotFather in Telegram
  2. Send the /newbot command
  3. Follow the prompts to set the Bot name and username
  4. Get the API Token (format: 123456789:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrsTUVwxyz)

Step 2: Connect to OpenClaw

In MCPlato:

Settings → Integrations → Telegram
Enter your Bot Token
Select features to enable
Save

Step 3: Start Chatting

Find your Bot in Telegram, click "Start." Now you can:

  • Send text messages to chat with the assistant
  • Send images for analysis
  • Send files for summarization
  • Use commands like /start, /help

Features

Rich Text Messages

Telegram supports Markdown format, OpenClaw assistants can send beautiful messages:

*Schedule Reminder* 📅

You have 3 meetings this afternoon:
1\. Product Review (14:00)
2\. Client Demo (16:00)
3\. Team Weekly (17:30)

[View Details](https://calendar.link)

Buttons and Keyboards

For operations requiring confirmation, the assistant can send inline keyboards:

Detected an expense of ¥299, categorized as "Dining." Is this correct?

[Correct] [Modify Category] [Ignore]

File Transfer

You can directly send files to the assistant:

  • PDF reports → Assistant summarizes key points
  • Excel spreadsheets → Assistant analyzes data
  • Images → Assistant extracts text or describes content

Voice Messages

Long-press the voice button to speak, OpenClaw automatically converts voice to text and processes it.

Practical Usage Scenarios

Scenario 1: Instant Queries

You're on the subway and suddenly remember you have an important meeting tomorrow.

Open Telegram, message your assistant:

"Where is the meeting at 10 AM tomorrow?"

Receive reply in 10 seconds:

📍 Tomorrow's Meeting Time: 10:00 - 11:30 Location: Conference Room A (3rd Floor) Topic: Q2 Product Planning

Attendees: CEO Zhang, Manager Li, Engineer Wang

Shall I help you prepare meeting materials?

Scenario 2: Quick Notes

Inspiration strikes, need to quickly record:

"Remember: Need to buy mom's birthday gift next week"

The assistant will:

  1. Create a reminder in task list
  2. Set deadline for next week
  3. Send confirmation message

Scenario 3: Image Analysis

You take a photo of a restaurant menu and want recommendations:

Send image + text: "Give me some recommendations"

Assistant replies:

📸 Menu Analysis

Based on your dietary preferences (low-carb), recommendations:

  1. Signature Steak - High protein, fits your fitness plan
  2. Caesar Salad - Fresh and healthy

⚠️ Avoid: Pasta, pizza (high-carb)

Shall I help you record this meal's nutrition intake?

Discord Integration

Setup Steps

Step 1: Create Discord Application

  1. Visit Discord Developer Portal
  2. Click "New Application"
  3. Name your Bot
  4. In the Bot tab, click "Add Bot"
  5. Copy the Token (this is your Bot key)

Step 2: Configure Permissions

In OAuth2 → URL Generator:

  • Scopes: Check bot and applications.commands
  • Bot Permissions: Select as needed
    • Send Messages
    • Embed Links
    • Attach Files
    • Read Message History
    • Use Slash Commands

Generate the invite link and add the Bot to your server.

Step 3: Connect to OpenClaw

In MCPlato:

Settings → Integrations → Discord
Enter your Bot Token
Select working mode:
  - DM Mode (respond only in DMs)
  - Channel Mode (respond in specific channels)
  - Global Mode (respond to @mentions)
Save

Features

Slash Commands

Discord's native command system makes interactions more standardized:

/ask What's the schedule for tomorrow?
/remind Remind me of the meeting in 30 minutes
/summarize https://example.com/article
/search Find notes about machine learning

Embed Messages

Rich card-style message display:

{
  "title": "Today's Schedule",
  "description": "You have 3 meetings and 2 tasks",
  "color": 3447003,
  "fields": [
    {
      "name": "📅 Meetings",
      "value": "• 09:00 Standup\n• 14:00 Product Review\n• 16:00 Client Demo",
      "inline": true
    },
    {
      "name": "✅ Tasks",
      "value": "• Complete weekly report\n• Reply to client email",
      "inline": true
    }
  ],
  "footer": {
    "text": "Generated by OpenClaw Assistant"
  }
}

Thread Conversations

For complex topics, the assistant can create threads for in-depth discussion, keeping the main channel clean.

Role Permissions

In server environments, you can set:

  • Who can use the assistant
  • Which channels it can be used in
  • Usage frequency limits

Practical Usage Scenarios

Scenario 1: Team Collaboration

In your team's Discord server:

@OpenClawAssistant Summarize today's discussion points

Assistant replies:

Today's Discussion Summary 📝

Decisions: • Adopt React 18 as frontend framework • Start code review process next week

Action Items: • @Zhang San Prepare technical solution document (due Friday) • @Li Si Update development environment configuration

To Be Discussed: • CI/CD process optimization (move to next meeting)

Full record has been saved to team knowledge base.

Scenario 2: Community Q&A

In a community server, the assistant can serve as a knowledge base:

@OpenClawAssistant How do I reset my password?

Assistant searches knowledge base and replies:

Password Reset Steps:

  1. Visit settings page
  2. Click "Security" tab
  3. Select "Change Password"
  4. Verify email and set new password

If unable to log in, please contact support@example.com

Scenario 3: Automated Workflows

Set up automation rules:

When someone posts a message containing "bug":
  1. Automatically create GitHub Issue
  2. Send summary in #bugs channel
  3. @mention relevant developers

When someone @OpenClawAssistant asks a question:
  1. First search knowledge base for answer
  2. If match found, reply directly
  3. If no match, forward to human support

Data Synchronization

Cross-Platform Consistency

Whether you're chatting with the assistant in the MCPlato main app, Telegram, or Discord, all context is synchronized:

  • Conversation History — Complete conversation records visible on any platform
  • Task Status — Tasks created on one platform can be viewed on others
  • Personal Preferences — Assistant's understanding of you remains consistent across platforms

Example Workflow

  1. Morning in MCPlato: "Help me book a restaurant for tonight"
  2. Noon in Telegram: "Did you book the restaurant?"
  3. Assistant replies: "Booking successful, address is..."
  4. Evening in Discord: "What's the plan for today?"
  5. Assistant includes dinner reservation information

Privacy Controls

You can set different privacy levels for each platform:

  • Telegram (Personal) — Full access to your personal context
  • Discord (Work Server) — Only access work-related context
  • Discord (Public Community) — Only respond to current session, no access to personal data

Advanced Usage

Custom Commands

Define custom commands in MCPlato, then use them in chat tools:

# Define in MCPlato
commands:
  - name: daily_report
    trigger: "/daily"
    action: generate_daily_report

  - name: quick_note
    trigger: "/note"
    action: save_to_notes
    params:
      - name: content
        required: true

Then use in Telegram:

  • /daily — Generate daily report
  • /note Remember to bring umbrella tomorrow — Quick note

Group and Channel Management

Telegram Groups

Add Bot to groups, set permissions:

  • Only admins can use sensitive commands
  • Regular members can query information
  • Bot can automatically manage welcome messages and rule reminders

Discord Channels

Configure different assistant behaviors in different channels:

  • #general — Casual mode, can joke around
  • #work — Professional mode, only answer work questions
  • #help — Support mode, prioritize knowledge base search

Webhook Integration

For developers, can directly use Webhook to receive messages:

from flask import Flask, request
import openclaw

app = Flask(__name__)
assistant = openclaw.Assistant()

@app.route('/webhook/telegram', methods=['POST'])
def telegram_webhook():
    data = request.json

    # Receive message from Telegram
    message = data['message']['text']
    user_id = data['message']['from']['id']

    # Forward to OpenClaw assistant for processing
    response = assistant.process(message, user_id=user_id)

    # Return reply
    return {'text': response}

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Bot Not Responding

  • Check if Bot Token is correct
  • Confirm you clicked "Start" in Telegram
  • Check permission settings in Discord

Message Delays

  • Check network connection
  • Check OpenClaw service status
  • Large tasks may take longer

Context Not Syncing

  • Manually trigger sync in MCPlato
  • Check permission settings on each platform
  • Confirm using the same user account

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

  1. Check integration status in MCPlato
  2. Visit OpenClaw Documentation
  3. Join Discord Community for support

Conclusion

Chat tools are the center of our digital lives. AI assistants should appear where we already are, not ask us to go somewhere new.

Through the OpenClaw protocol, your personal assistant can integrate into mainstream platforms like Telegram and Discord, serving you through familiar interfaces.

Whether you're quickly checking something on your phone during your commute or deeply collaborating in the office on your computer, your assistant is always with you.

Experience Your Personal Assistant Now

MCPlato now supports Claw Mode, providing you with 7x24 uninterrupted personal AI assistant service.

Core Capabilities of MCPlato Claw Mode:

  • Deep contextual understanding
  • 7x24 all-day asynchronous task execution
  • Telegram/Discord Bot standardized access
  • Long text processing and personal knowledge management
  • Enterprise-grade security architecture
  • Cross-device real-time state synchronization

Experience a truly open, interoperable, and trustworthy AI personal assistant.

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