Command Your Agent From Telegram
Use bot commands, inline queries, and custom keyboards to control OpenClaw directly from Telegram. Built for developers and power users who prefer Telegram is ecosystem of bots and channels.
Built for the Telegram Ecosystem
Leverage Telegram-native features that make your agent more powerful than a simple chat interface.
Bot Commands & Menus
Register custom slash commands like /deploy, /status, or /report. Your agent recognizes them instantly and executes the corresponding workflow.
Inline Query Support
Invoke OpenClaw from any Telegram chat using inline mode. Type @yourbot followed by a query and get instant results without switching conversations.
Rich Keyboard Controls
Present interactive button menus and reply keyboards so users can trigger complex actions with a single tap.
Channel Automation
Schedule posts, curate content, and manage Telegram channels. Your agent publishes on your behalf at the times you define.
Thread-Based Context
OpenClaw follows reply threads and group topics. Each conversation branch maintains its own context for accurate multi-turn interactions.
File & Media Handling
Send documents, images, audio, and video. OpenClaw processes them on your server and responds with generated files, summaries, or analyses.
Set Up in Three Steps
Create a Bot With @BotFather
Run /newbot in Telegram, pick a name and username, and copy the token.
Paste the Token Into OpenClaw
Enter the bot token in your OpenClaw dashboard, select your AI model, and adjust the agent personality.
Start Chatting
Your bot goes live immediately. Send a message and watch your agent respond with real actions.
Telegram FAQ
How do I create a Telegram bot for OpenClaw?
Open @BotFather in Telegram, run /newbot, and follow the prompts. Copy the bot token into the OpenClaw dashboard. The entire process takes about two minutes.
Does OpenClaw support Telegram inline mode?
Yes. Once enabled, users can invoke your agent from any chat by typing @yourbotname followed by their query. Results appear as inline cards.
Can OpenClaw post to Telegram channels?
Yes. Add your bot as a channel administrator and configure posting schedules or event-triggered messages from the OpenClaw dashboard.
Does OpenClaw work in Telegram group chats?
Absolutely. Configure it to respond to all messages, only when mentioned, or only to specific commands. Privacy mode settings are respected.
What is the maximum file size OpenClaw can handle on Telegram?
Telegram allows bots to download files up to 20 MB and upload files up to 50 MB. For larger files, your agent can provide download links from your server.
Can I run multiple Telegram bots from one OpenClaw instance?
Each OpenClaw deployment connects to one Telegram bot token. To run multiple bots, deploy additional agent instances (Growth and Scale tiers support unlimited deployments).
Add OpenClaw to Telegram
Create your bot, paste the token, and start delegating tasks in under five minutes.