WhatsApp Integration

Your AI assistant on the world's most popular messaging app

TL;DR

WhatsApp integration uses WhatsApp Business API or community bridges. Message your AI assistant from the same app you use to chat with friends and family.

Why WhatsApp?

🔐

End-to-End Encryption

WhatsApp's encryption protects your conversations.

🎤

Voice Notes

Send voice messages. OpenClaw transcribes and responds.

📸

Media Sharing

Share images, documents, and files directly.

👥

Group Chats

Add OpenClaw to group conversations.

📱

Mobile First

The app you already have on your phone.

🌍

Global Reach

2+ billion users worldwide. Your assistant, everywhere.

Setup Options

🔗 WhatsApp Business API

Official Meta API

Use Meta's official WhatsApp Business API for reliable, production-grade integration.

  • Official API support
  • Reliable message delivery
  • Requires Meta Business account
  • Costs apply for messages

🌉 Community Bridges

Open source alternatives

Use open-source bridges like whatsmeow for self-hosted WhatsApp integration.

  • Free and open source
  • Full control
  • May require phone for linking
  • Community supported

Configuration Example

{
  "channels": {
    "whatsapp": {
      "phoneNumber": "+1234567890",
      "ownerIds": ["+1234567890"],
      "groupPolicy": "mention",
      "capabilities": {
        "voice": true,
        "images": true
      }
    }
  }
}

Ready to Start?

Check the full documentation for detailed setup instructions.