Telegram Integration

Deploy OpenClaw to Telegram

Create a 24/7 AI Telegram bot powered by Claude, GPT-4o, or Gemini. Paste your BotFather token, pick a model, and your bot is live — no coding, no VPS required.

1-day free trial No BotFather headaches Bot runs 24/7
How it works

Deploy OpenClaw to Telegram in 3 steps

01

Create your bot with BotFather

Open Telegram, message @BotFather, and type /newbot. Copy the API token it gives you. This takes about 30 seconds.

02

Choose your AI model

Pick from Claude, GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, o3, or Gemini. Paste your AI provider API key and your Telegram bot token into ClawRunway.

03

Click Deploy

ClawRunway deploys your OpenClaw instance with Telegram connected. Your bot is live and responding to messages within 60 seconds.

What you get

Your OpenClaw Telegram bot includes

24/7 uptime

Your Telegram bot runs around the clock on managed cloud infrastructure. No VPS to maintain.

Auto-restart on crash

If anything goes wrong, your bot automatically restarts. Zero manual intervention needed.

Web chat dashboard

Get a full web dashboard alongside Telegram. Chat with your AI, manage tools, and view sessions.

Persistent memory

Your bot remembers conversations and context across messages. It learns and improves over time.

Multi-model support

Switch between Claude, GPT-4o, and Gemini anytime. Use the best model for your use case.

No coding required

No Node.js, no Python, no Docker, no SSH. Just paste your tokens and click Deploy.

FAQ

OpenClaw Telegram setup questions

How do I connect OpenClaw to Telegram?

Create a bot with @BotFather on Telegram, copy the API token, and paste it into ClawRunway during deployment. ClawRunway handles the rest — your OpenClaw instance connects to Telegram automatically.

Do I need a VPS to run an OpenClaw Telegram bot?

No. ClawRunway hosts your OpenClaw instance on managed cloud infrastructure. No VPS, no SSH, no server management required. Your Telegram bot runs 24/7 without any DevOps work.

Can I use my existing Telegram bot token?

Yes. If you already have a BotFather token, paste it into ClawRunway. You can also create a new bot — it takes about 30 seconds with @BotFather.

Which AI models work with OpenClaw on Telegram?

OpenClaw supports Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4o and GPT-4.1 (OpenAI), and Gemini (Google). Pick your preferred model during setup and switch anytime.

How much does it cost to deploy OpenClaw to Telegram?

ClawRunway costs $19.99/month with a 1-day free trial. This includes hosting, Telegram integration, web chat, auto-restart, and all features. You bring your own AI API key. Cancel anytime.

Can my Telegram bot handle group chats?

Yes. OpenClaw works in both private messages and group chats on Telegram. Add your bot to any group and it responds to messages mentioning it.

Deploy your OpenClaw Telegram bot now

Start your free trial. Your AI Telegram bot will be live in under 60 seconds.