Why this matters
Channel integration is where OpenClaw becomes usable.
Without one real channel, most learning stays theoretical.
Choose by your environment, not assumptions
If you do not use Feishu, DingTalk, WeCom, Tencent Cloud, or Alibaba Cloud, those are not your default path.
For many global users, the first path is Telegram or WhatsApp.
Four common starting points
Feishu
A strong default for China-based team collaboration.
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DingTalk
A fit for enterprise workflows already centered on DingTalk.
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Telegram
Usually the lowest-friction route for personal use and global setups.
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A practical starting point for international messaging workflows.
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How to choose
Ask three questions:
- which messaging surface do I already open every day?
- is this mainly for me or for a team?
- do I care more about speed or enterprise fit?
Choose Telegram for speed and personal usage.
Choose WhatsApp for international messaging workflows.
Choose Feishu for China-based team collaboration.
Choose DingTalk or WeCom for China-based enterprise adoption.
What counts as success
The first integration only needs to do three things well:
- send and receive messages reliably
- complete one specific task
- give you a clear troubleshooting path
Next step: open Deployment + channel combinations.