# ![«Image: OpenClaw»](images/open-claw-logo.png "OpenClaw") OpenClaw

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For the Jami OpenClaw plugin repository, [click here](https://git.jami.net/savoirfairelinux/jami-openclaw).
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```{note}
You can now control your OpenClaw agents directly using Jami's peer-to-peer network.
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```{image} https://jami.net/content/images/2026/06/termtosvg_4turs_4d.svg
:alt: Configuring the Jami channel in OpenClaw
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[OpenClaw](https://openclaw.ai/) is a tool for controlling AI agents on your computer. It supports both cloud and local models and lets you control AI agents remotely from your phone. OpenClaw can connect an OpenClaw instance to third-party centralized messaging platforms, allowing you to interact with AI agents remotely.

Unlike centralized messaging platforms, Jami uses a distributed peer-to-peer network that allows users to communicate directly without relying on third-party servers. It can also operate entirely on a local network.

Setting up a Jami bot with the *OpenClaw* plugin is straightforward.

```{seealso}
More information on the Jami OpenClaw integration can be found in [this blog post](https://jami.net/jami-openclaw/).
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## Installing the Jami OpenClaw Plugin

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**Prerequisite:** Install OpenClaw before proceeding.
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Install the OpenClaw channel plugin by running the following command in your terminal:

```sh
$ openclaw plugins install @savoirfairelinux/jami-openclaw
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```{seealso}
View the plugin's source code [here](https://git.jami.net/savoirfairelinux/jami-openclaw).
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## Configuring the OpenClaw Plugin

Configure the Jami channel using the built-in configuration wizard.

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The Jami OpenClaw plugin currently only supports one channel per OpenClaw config!
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1. Run `openclaw config`.
2. When prompted for what to configure, select **Channels**.
3. Use the ↓ arrow key to select the **Jami** channel.
4. Enter the server URL. You can usually leave this as the default value, `http://localhost:8080`. Ensure that the port matches the one configured in Jami under **Settings** → **General** → **System** → **Local API Server** → **Server Port**.
5. Enter your bot account’s Jami API token.
6. Select **Finished** from the channel list.
7. You can optionally modify the direct message (DM) access policy. See the description in the configuration wizard for more information.

## Talking to Your OpenClaw Bot

Search for your bot's JamiID, available on the **App Access** page, and add it as a contact. The OpenClaw plugin automatically accepts the contact request within a few seconds.

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**Troubleshooting:** If your bot does not automatically accept your invitation, restart the OpenClaw gateway with the following command: `openclaw gateway restart`.
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```{image} https://jami.net/content/images/2026/06/Sample-Chat--Rounded-.png
:alt: A sample chat between a Jami bot and a user account.
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Your Jami bot is now ready to use.