Integration

OpenClaw for Telegram

Create a powerful Telegram bot with OpenClaw. Rich message formatting, inline keyboards, file sharing, and group management — all automated.

Features

Native Telegram Bot API support

Rich text formatting (Markdown, HTML)

Inline keyboards and callback buttons

File sharing (documents, images, audio, video)

Group chat and channel management

Real-time notifications and alerts

Personal AI assistant via Telegram

Team communication and task management

Automated reports and dashboards

Server monitoring and alert notifications

Customer service bot for Telegram groups

Content creation and social media management

Create a bot via @BotFather and get your bot token. We'll help with the setup.

Link your bot token with your OpenClaw instance. Configure permissions and behavior rules.

Start a conversation with your bot. OpenClaw responds immediately with real actions and intelligent replies.

Telegram account

Bot token from @BotFather

AI provider API key (Anthropic, OpenAI, or local model)

StartLobster Managed Care subscription

Is Telegram free to use?

Yes. Telegram charges nothing for the Bot API. The only costs are your AI provider and the StartLobster subscription.

Can OpenClaw work in Telegram groups?

Yes. OpenClaw can function as a group bot, answering questions, moderating, and executing tasks for the entire group.

Does OpenClaw support Telegram channels?

Yes. OpenClaw can post messages in channels and respond to channel comments.

We set everything up for you — professionally, securely, and GDPR-compliant.