Adding Telegram and Discord
Connect the Telegram and Discord channels to reach OpenClaw from those apps.
Adding Telegram and Discord is a free OpenClaw Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 2 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the OpenClaw Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
Two More Channels to Try
After WhatsApp, two great next steps are Telegram and Discord. Both connect through the same Gateway you already run.
Telegram Joins the Gateway
Connecting Telegram lets you message OpenClaw from that app. It bridges in just like any other supported channel.
Discord for Servers
The Discord channel brings OpenClaw into your servers and DMs, so you can reach it where your community already hangs out.
Each Has Its Own Setup
Telegram and Discord each have their own pairing steps. You connect one channel at a time, then it stays linked to the Gateway.
Find the Channel Docs
Per-platform instructions live under the /channels/ docs. Open the page for Telegram or Discord to follow its exact steps.
Same Assistant, New App
A message on Discord reaches the very same OpenClaw as one on WhatsApp. The app changes, the assistant does not.
Group Behavior Matters
In busy Discord servers or Telegram groups, you usually want the assistant to reply only when addressed, which config can enforce.
Rich Messages Carry Over
Across these channels you can still send and receive text, images, audio, and documents, not just plain messages.
Memory Stays Per Sender
Each person and chat keeps its own session. Your Telegram thread and a Discord thread stay cleanly separate in memory.
Run Them Together
You do not pick just one. Telegram and Discord can run at the same time as WhatsApp, all bridged by one Gateway.
Pick Your Next App
Add the channel that fits how you already chat. Telegram for personal messaging, Discord for communities, both welcome. 💬
Quick Check
Let us confirm how a new channel connects.
Recap
You learned to bring in Telegram and Discord through the Gateway, each with its own /channels/ setup, all reaching one assistant. ✅
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Adding Telegram and Discord” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Adding Telegram and Discord” is free to read here on the web, and the OpenClaw Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the OpenClaw Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Adding Telegram and Discord”?
Connect the Telegram and Discord channels to reach OpenClaw from those apps. You practise OpenClaw Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start OpenClaw Academy?
No prior experience is required. OpenClaw Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 2 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Adding Telegram and Discord” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this OpenClaw Academy lesson?
Yes. Every OpenClaw Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- One Gateway, Many Channels
- Adding Telegram and Discord
- Slack, Signal, and iMessage
- Per-Channel Pairing and Docs