OpenClaw Integrations

OpenClaw's power comes from its integrations. It connects to the apps you already use, the AI models you prefer, and a growing ecosystem of skills that extend its capabilities.

Integration Categories#

Messaging Platforms#

OpenClaw supports 50+ messaging platforms through its channel system. From Telegram and WhatsApp to Slack and Discord, your agent meets you where you already communicate.

LLM Providers#

12+ built-in LLM providers including Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, and local options like Ollama. Mix and match providers with fallback routing and per-channel model selection.

MCP Skills#

Over 13,700 skills on ClawHub extend what your agent can do -- from email and calendar access to web browsing, database queries, and API integrations. Built on the MCP (Model Context Protocol) standard.

How Integrations Work#

OpenClaw runs as a long-running Gateway process. This single process:

1. Receives messages from all connected messaging platforms
2. Routes them to the appropriate LLM provider with context
3. Invokes skills when the LLM decides it needs tools
4. Returns results back through the messaging platform

[Telegram] ----+
[WhatsApp] ----+---> [Gateway] ---> [LLM Provider]
[Discord]  ----+         |               |
[Slack]    ----+         v               v
                    [Skill A]      [Response]
                    [Skill B]          |
                    [Skill C]          v
                                  [Channel]

All integrations share the same session store, so context is preserved across channels. If you start a conversation on Telegram and continue on Slack, the agent remembers.

Integration Tiers#

| Tier | Setup Effort | Examples | |------|-------------|----------| | Built-in | Config only | Telegram, Discord, Ollama, OpenAI | | Official Skills | One command install | Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack | | Community Skills | Install + configure | 13,700+ on ClawHub | | Custom | Build your own | Any API via MCP |

Quick Comparison#

| Integration | Platforms | Setup Time | Risk Level | |------------|-----------|-----------|------------| | Messaging | 50+ platforms | 5-30 min | Low-Medium | | LLM Providers | 12+ providers | 5 min | Low | | MCP Skills | 13,700+ skills | 1-10 min each | Medium-High |

## Getting Started

If you are new to OpenClaw integrations:

1. Start with Telegram for messaging (easiest setup)
2. Use Anthropic Claude for your LLM (best reasoning)
3. Install only verified skills from the curated awesome-openclaw-skills list
4. Follow the Security Guide before adding more integrations