wechat

What This Skill Does

The WeChat skill for OpenClaw is a powerful utility designed for local data retrieval from the WeChat desktop application. By interfacing directly with the local SQLite databases generated by the WeChat client, this skill allows users to query, search, and analyze their own communication history. It supports comprehensive data extraction including contact lists, session overviews, individual message content searching, and retrieved favorite entries. It serves as a read-only bridge between your private WeChat archives and the OpenClaw agent, enabling you to derive insights from your personal data without the need for manual browsing.

Installation

To begin, ensure you have the OpenClawCLI installed by visiting the official repository. Once the CLI is prepared, you can install this specific skill by executing the command: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/thiagoruss0/wechatky8v. On macOS, ensure you grant your terminal 'Full Disk Access' in System Settings to allow the agent to reach the containerized WeChat folder. On Windows, you may need to provide the specific path to your 'WeChat Files' directory if it differs from the default location.

Use Cases

• Archive Analysis: Quickly summarize frequent contacts or group chat patterns.
• Message Recovery: Search through massive chat histories for forgotten information, links, or specific addresses mentioned in past conversations.
• Content Management: Export your list of favorites or review recent session history without navigating the clunky desktop UI.
• Personal Productivity: Use the stats command to visualize your communication habits, such as the total volume of messages exchanged or the density of your interaction network.

Example Prompts

1. "OpenClaw, search through my WeChat messages for any mention of the flight booking confirmation from last month."
2. "Show me the 10 most recent active WeChat sessions I have had."
3. "List all my contacts in WeChat and count how many group chats I am currently active in."

Tips & Limitations

• Safety First: This tool is strictly read-only. It performs no write operations, ensuring your chat logs remain untouched. Always ensure your terminal environment is secure.
• Performance: For large databases, searching might take a few seconds; utilize the --limit flag to speed up queries.
• Database Locks: WeChat often locks its own databases while the app is active. If you encounter a 'database is locked' error, briefly close the WeChat desktop app to allow the agent to perform the read operation.
• Platform Support: This tool is optimized for desktop versions (Windows/macOS) and does not support mobile (iOS/Android) databases due to OS-level sandboxing restrictions.