Claw Messenger

What This Skill Does

Claw Messenger is a powerful communication interface for OpenClaw agents, enabling seamless interaction via iMessage, RCS, and SMS. By leveraging a shared infrastructure, this skill removes the traditional hardware barriers—you no longer need a dedicated Mac Mini or physical phone to handle mobile messaging. The integration operates over WebSockets, ensuring a secure and responsive connection without requiring public URLs or complex webhook configurations. Whether you are automating client updates, managing personal notifications, or coordinating group chats, Claw Messenger provides a robust bridge between your AI agent and the world of mobile text messaging.

Installation

1. Install the plugin using the command: openclaw plugins install @emotion-machine/claw-messenger.
2. Obtain your cm_live_ API key from the Claw Messenger dashboard after account setup.
3. Open your .openclaw.json configuration file.
4. Merge the claw-messenger block into the channels object as detailed in the documentation.
5. Ensure your apiKey and serverUrl (wss://claw-messenger.onrender.com) are correctly set. Save the file and restart your agent to establish the WebSocket connection.

Use Cases

• Proactive Notifications: Have your agent text you status updates or emergency alerts directly to your phone.
• Automated Client Communication: Engage with contacts via SMS or iMessage without manual intervention.
• Intelligent Group Chat: Participate in group conversations, allowing your agent to process and respond to multiple participants.
• Runtime Service Switching: Dynamically toggle between iMessage, RCS, and SMS based on the contact or message priority using available tools.

Example Prompts

1. "Send an iMessage to +15550199 to confirm that the project report has been uploaded to the shared drive."
2. "Can you check my Claw Messenger status to see if the connection is still active and which service is currently preferred?"
3. "Switch my outgoing communication service to SMS so I can send an update to my colleague who isn't on iMessage."

Tips & Limitations

• Security: Treat your API key as a secret. Never share it in public repositories.
• DM Policies: Use the dmPolicy setting (open, pairing, or allowlist) to prevent spam or unwanted interactions.
• Media: You are not limited to text; you can send images, videos, and documents, making this ideal for rich communication.
• Testing: Always use the agent-initiated test message method to verify your configuration before relying on the agent for critical tasks.