OpenClaw Telegram Setup
Connect your personal AI assistant to Telegram. Send messages, voice notes, photos — get intelligent responses 24/7. No cloud subscription needed.
Why Run OpenClaw on Telegram?
Access Anywhere
Your AI assistant in your pocket. Message it from any device — phone, tablet, desktop. Works worldwide.
Voice Messages
Send voice notes in 90+ languages. OpenClaw transcribes locally with Whisper, responds with text or voice.
Private & Encrypted
Telegram messages are encrypted. Your AI runs on your hardware — no data sent to third-party servers.
Setup in 3 Steps
Create a Telegram Bot
Open Telegram, search for @BotFather, send /newbot. Choose a name and username. You'll get an API token.
This takes 30 seconds. BotFather gives you a token — copy it.
Add Token to OpenClaw
In the ClawBox web panel (clawbox.local), paste your Telegram bot token in the messaging configuration.
With ClawBox, this is a single field in the setup wizard. No config files, no terminal.
Start Chatting
Open your bot in Telegram and send a message. OpenClaw responds instantly — text, voice, images.
Your AI assistant is now available 24/7 on Telegram. It learns your preferences over time.
What OpenClaw Does on Telegram
Best Hardware for OpenClaw + Telegram
OpenClaw needs to run 24/7 to respond to Telegram messages anytime
| Device | Power | Monthly Cost | Setup | Voice AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClawBox ⭐ | 20W | €0.80 | 5 min | ✓ Local |
| Mac Mini | 65W | €3.50 | 1-2h | ~ Possible |
| Cloud VPS | N/A | €20-50 | 30-60 min | ✗ Cloud |
| Raspberry Pi | 12W | €0.65 | 2-4h | ✗ Too slow |
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