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NanoClaw supports multiple communication channels and integrations, allowing you to interact with your AI assistant wherever you work.

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Built-in integration

NanoClaw comes with WhatsApp support out of the box:

WhatsApp

Built-in messaging channel using the Baileys library. No additional setup required after initial authentication.

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Available integration skills

Add additional integrations using the skills system. Each skill transforms your NanoClaw installation to support a new platform:

Telegram

Add Telegram as a channel using /add-telegram. Can replace WhatsApp or run alongside it.

Discord

Add Discord support with /add-discord. Perfect for team collaboration and community management.

Slack

Connect to Slack workspaces using /add-slack. Uses Socket Mode—no public URL needed.

Gmail

Add Gmail integration with /add-gmail. Use as a tool or full channel for email monitoring.

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How the skills system works

NanoClaw uses a skills-based architecture instead of bundling all integrations into the core codebase. This approach:
  • Keeps your installation lean - Only add what you need
  • Maintains clean code - No unused features cluttering the codebase
  • Enables customization - Each installation is tailored to your needs
  • Prevents bloat - The base system stays minimal and understandable
Learn more about the skills system.

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Channel capabilities

All channel integrations support:
  • Isolated contexts - Each chat/channel has its own memory and filesystem
  • Trigger patterns - Configure when the assistant responds (@Andy, etc.)
  • Scheduled tasks - Set up recurring jobs that can message you
  • Container isolation - Every context runs in its own sandboxed environment
  • Multi-channel support - Run multiple channels simultaneously

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Adding an integration

To add an integration, use the corresponding skill command in Claude Code: 
/add-telegram    # Add Telegram
/add-discord     # Add Discord
/add-slack       # Add Slack
/add-gmail       # Add Gmail
Each skill will:
  1. Apply code changes using the skills engine
  2. Guide you through platform-specific setup
  3. Help you configure authentication
  4. Register your first chat/channel
  5. Verify the connection works
Skills can be combined. For example, you can run WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord simultaneously, each with its own registered chats.

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Choosing your primary channel

You can either:
  • Keep WhatsApp and add channels alongside it (default)
  • Replace WhatsApp entirely with a different channel
When adding a skill, you’ll be asked which mode you prefer. You can set TELEGRAM_ONLY=true, DISCORD_ONLY=true, or SLACK_ONLY=true to disable WhatsApp.

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Next steps

Skills system

Learn how the skills system works and how to manage installed skills

WhatsApp setup

Set up the built-in WhatsApp integration

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