Connect Slack to OpenClaw

Bring your OpenClaw agent into your Slack workspace. It works as a Slack app that can respond in channels, threads, and direct messages.

> Before you start

Make sure you have:

  • ✓ A running OpenClaw agent. Your agent must be deployed and in a "Running" state on Clawly (or self-hosted).
  • ✓ A Slack workspace. You'll need admin permissions to install apps.
  • ✓ Access to the OpenClaw GUI. You'll configure the Slack integration through your agent's settings.

> Step-by-step guide

1. Create a Slack App

Go to the Slack API portal and click Create New App. Choose "From scratch", name it, and select your workspace.

2. Configure bot permissions

Go to OAuth & Permissions and add the following bot token scopes: chat:write, channels:history, groups:history, im:history, app_mentions:read.

3. Install to your workspace

Click Install to Workspace and authorize. Copy the Bot User OAuth Token (starts with xoxb-).

4. Connect on Clawly

Open the OpenClaw GUI from your Clawly dashboard. Go to Settings → Channels, enable Slack, and paste your bot token. Restart the agent.

5. Invite and chat

Invite your bot to a channel with /invite @yourbot. Mention it to start a conversation, or send it a direct message.

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