Install OpenClaw to power your Telegram bot with AI
Deploy your OpenClaw agent as a Telegram bot that processes real tasks on your server. Transfer large files, administer supergroups, and run inline queries — all through one of the fastest messaging protocols on the internet.
CAPABILITIES
Everything the Telegram integration delivers
Full Bot API coverage
Every documented Telegram Bot API method is available to your agent, from sending stickers to pinning messages and managing chat permissions.
Inline query dispatching
Users invoke your agent from any Telegram chat by typing its handle. Results appear in a dropdown without leaving the current conversation.
Two-gigabyte file transfers
Upload and download documents, archives, media, and backups up to 2 GB per file. Your agent handles the chunked transfer transparently.
Supergroup and channel control
Administer groups of up to 200,000 members. Pin announcements, manage slow mode, restrict users, and post scheduled updates to linked channels.
Custom interactive keyboards
Present users with inline buttons, reply keyboards, and callback menus. Build multi-step workflows entirely within the chat interface.
Formatted message rendering
Compose replies using Markdown or HTML markup. Bold, italic, code blocks, and hyperlinks render natively inside every Telegram client.
Webhook-first architecture
OpenClaw registers a secure webhook with Telegram so your agent receives updates instantly — no long-polling loop consuming server resources.
Granular command menus
Define slash commands that appear in Telegram's built-in command picker. Each command maps to a specific agent skill for zero-ambiguity invocation.
SETUP
Four steps to a live Telegram bot
Provision a bot through BotFather
Open a chat with @BotFather on Telegram, run /newbot, pick a display name and username, and save the token it returns.
Enter the token in your dashboard
Go to Settings, select the Telegram integration, and paste your bot token. OpenClaw validates the token and confirms connectivity.
Webhook auto-registration
The platform registers a TLS-secured webhook with Telegram automatically. Your bot begins receiving live message events within seconds.
Send a test message
Open a chat with your new bot and type a command. Your agent should process the request and deliver a response almost immediately.
Launch your Telegram agent in minutes
The Telegram connector is included with every Install OpenClaw plan.