How to Connect OpenClaw to Slack?
Slack integration makes OpenClaw available as a bot in your workspace — ideal for team productivity and business automation.
Create a Slack app at api.slack.com/apps. Configure Bot Token Scopes (chat:write, im:history, channels:history), install the app to your workspace, and copy the Bot User OAuth Token.
Pair with OpenClaw using the pair command. The bot appears in your workspace and can be added to channels or messaged directly.
Slack-specific features: - Thread replies: Bot responds in threads to keep channels clean - @mentions: Tag the bot to invoke it in any channel - Slash commands: Register /openclaw commands for quick access - Block Kit: Rich interactive messages with buttons and menus - Scheduled messages: Post at specific times
Slack is excellent for business use cases: daily standup summaries, ticket triage, customer query routing, automated reports to channels, and team knowledge management.
The integration uses Slack's Events API for real-time messaging. Socket mode is supported for development without a public URL.
Tip: Start with a dedicated #ai-assistant channel. Use thread-only mode to keep conversations organized.
openclaw pair slack # Enter your Slack Bot Token when prompted