Telegram Gateway - OpenClaw Skill Guide

Transform your smartphone into a OpenClaw terminal with the Telegram Gateway skill. Get instant AI notifications, execute commands remotely, and maintain 24/7 access to your personal AI OS from anywhere in the world. Perfect for Mac mini M4 users who want mobile AI capabilities.

Features

• Two-way messaging
• Command execution
• Real-time notifications
• Voice message support
• User whitelist
• File transfer support
• Webhook & polling modes

Prerequisites

• Telegram account and mobile app
• OpenClaw core service running
• Bot token from Telegram BotFather
• Network connectivity for webhook/long-polling

Installation

# Install Telegram Gateway skill
clawdbot skills install telegram-gateway

# Create Telegram bot (via BotFather)
# Get your bot token and add it below

# Configure Telegram gateway
clawdbot telegram setup \
  --bot-token "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN_HERE" \
  --webhook-enabled true

# Test connection
clawdbot telegram test

# Enable notifications
clawdbot telegram notify enable

Configuration

Notification Preferences

# Configure notification preferences
clawdbot telegram config set notification-level "all"
clawdbot telegram config set quiet-hours "22:00-08:00"
clawdbot telegram config set command-prefix "/"

# Set up allowed users
clawdbot telegram whitelist add @username
clawdbot telegram whitelist add 123456789

# Enable voice message support
clawdbot telegram voice enable

Use Cases

Remote System Control

Control your Mac mini from anywhere.

Example: You: /status → OpenClaw: CPU: 23%, Memory: 4.2GB/16GB, 3 active tasks, uptime: 5d 12h

Instant Alerts

Get notified immediately when important events occur.

Example: OpenClaw sends: "⚠️ Alert: CPU temperature reached 85°C. Task Scheduler paused heavy workflows."

Voice Commands

Send voice notes for hands-free AI interaction.

Example: Send voice note: 'Check if my backup completed' → OpenClaw responds with backup status and summary.

24/7 AI Access

Never be disconnected from your AI assistant.

Example: While traveling: 'Ask OpenClaw to check home automation status and adjust thermostat before I arrive.'

Community Trust

This skill has 49 stars and 18,900 downloads and is verified, making it a core integration for the OpenClaw ecosystem.