Application of OpenClaw in WhatsApp Plugin

Preparation Before Use

!! Please ensure that OpenClaw is configured correctly and can interact properly.

If it cannot interact properly, the following content will not be possible.

1. Configure the robot

Enter configuration mode

openclaw onboard --install-daemon

Select 【Yes】

Select 【QuickStart】

Select 【Use existing】 values]

Model/auth provider select [Skip for now]

Filter models by provider selection [All providers]

Default model selects [Keep current]. Note: The content within the parentheses refers to the specific model you have configured.

For "Select channel," choose [WhatsApp (QR link)].

For "Link WhatsApp now (QR)," select [Yes].

A QR code for linking will then appear. Note: This step requires a stable network connection; if you are unable to access WhatsApp, the QR code will not load.

Open WhatsApp on your mobile phone, then tap on Settings > Linked devices.

Tap "Link a device," then scan the QR code displayed by OpenClaw.

After scanning, wait for the connection to be established. Once successfully connected, the screen shown below will appear. For the WhatsApp phone setup, select [This Is my personal phone number].

Enter your mobile phone number. You must include the country code (for Chinese mobile numbers, you need to add +86 before the number).

For "Search provider," select [Skip for now] to skip this step.

For "Skills," select [No] to skip this step; you can install them later as needed.

For "Hooks," select [Skip for now] to skip this step. Highlight [Skip for now], press the Spacebar to select it, and then press Enter.

Select the option to restart the gateway.

You can choose to use the TUI (Text-based User Interface) or select "Do this later."

2. Interacting with the Bot

Open WhatsApp, tap "Chats" — then the "+" icon.

Tap "Message yourself."

Simply send the content you wish to interact with.