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OpenClaw Channel Spotlight — Telegram

What is Telegram?

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging app with over 700 million monthly active users worldwide. Known for its speed, security, and feature-rich interface. Supports secret chats, group conversations (up to 200,000 members), channels, and bots.

How OpenClaw Integrates with Telegram

OpenClaw connects to Telegram via the Bot API using grammY framework. Setup:

  1. Create a bot via @botfather on Telegram
  2. Get your bot token
  3. Configure the Telegram channel in OpenClaw Gateway
  4. Set up webhook or long-polling for message handling

Key Features

  • Group Chats: Support for large groups and supergroups
  • Channels: Broadcast messages to unlimited subscribers
  • Bot API: Rich keyboard support, inline queries, payments
  • Media: Photos, videos, documents, stickers, voice messages
  • Security: End-to-end secret chats available
  • Cross-platform: Mobile, desktop, and web

Practical Use Case

A SaaS company using Telegram for customer support can use OpenClaw to:

  • Automatically respond to common support questions
  • Route complex issues to human agents
  • Send proactive notifications about account status
  • Collect feedback through interactive keyboards

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