Guide
How to Connect OpenClaw to WeChat
WeChat officially supports OpenClaw through the ClawBot plugin. This guide covers enabling the plugin, binding your OpenClaw instance, and chatting with your AI agent directly in WeChat.
What Is the WeChat ClawBot Plugin?
ClawBot is an official WeChat plugin developed by Tencent's WeChat team. Launched on March 22, 2026, it allows users to connect their OpenClaw AI agent directly to WeChat — no third-party bridges, no reverse engineering, no risk of account bans. It's the first time WeChat has offered native support for the open-source AI agent framework.
Once connected, you can chat with your OpenClaw agent in WeChat just like messaging a friend — with full access to all AI models, skills, and capabilities.
Step 1: Enable the ClawBot Plugin in WeChat
- Open WeChat on your phone and make sure it's updated to the latest version.
- Go to Me (bottom right) → Settings → Functions.
- Find Plugins in the Functions section.
- Look for ClawBot in the available plugins list. If you see it, tap to enable it.
Step 2: Deploy an OpenClaw Instance
You need a running OpenClaw instance to connect to WeChat. The fastest way is with OpenClaw Launch:
- Go to openclawlaunch.com and sign up or log in.
- Choose your AI model (Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, etc.) and click Deploy.
- Your OpenClaw instance launches in seconds with Web Chat ready to use immediately.
If you already have a self-hosted OpenClaw instance, you can use that instead — ClawBot works with any OpenClaw deployment (cloud or local).
Step 3: Run the Binding Command
On the machine running your OpenClaw instance (or via SSH), run:
npx -y @tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin-cli@latest install
This CLI tool (published by Tencent under the @tencent-weixin npm scope) will generate a QR code in your terminal.
Step 4: Scan the QR Code with WeChat
- Open WeChat on your phone.
- Tap the + button (top right) and select Scan.
- Scan the QR code displayed in your terminal.
- Confirm the binding in WeChat. Your OpenClaw instance is now connected.
Step 5: Start Chatting
After binding, your OpenClaw agent appears as a contact in WeChat. Open the conversation and start chatting — your messages are routed to OpenClaw, processed by your chosen AI model, and the response appears in WeChat.
Everything your OpenClaw agent can do is available through WeChat:
- Multi-turn conversations with context memory
- Web search, file handling, and image generation
- 3,200+ ClawHub skills
- Switch AI models with the
/modelcommand - All capabilities from the OpenClaw Manual
WeChat vs. Other Platforms
| Feature | WeChat (ClawBot) | Telegram | Discord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integration type | Official plugin | Native channel | Native channel |
| Setup method | QR code scan | Bot token | Bot token |
| Account ban risk | None (official) | None | None |
| User base | 1.3B+ users | 900M+ users | 200M+ users |
Troubleshooting
QR code expired
Run the npx command again to generate a fresh QR code. Scan it promptly before it expires.
Messages not being delivered
Verify your OpenClaw instance is running and healthy. Check the instance logs in your OpenClaw Launch dashboard or via docker logs if self-hosting.
Also Available: Telegram and Discord
OpenClaw also supports Telegram and Discord natively. See the Telegram guide or Discord guide to add more platforms.