Users can now text Claude Code using Discord and Telegram.
Anthropic is responding to the OpenClaw frenzy by connecting Claude Code into text channels, allowing users to control the bot via a two-way chat.
Peter Steinberger’s open source project OpenClaw has managed to capture a large audience since launching in November. The tool is especially popular in China, where OpenAI and Anthropic do not provide their services commercially.
Chinese technology leaders, including Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance, Tencent and MiniMax have already launched OpenClaw-based apps in the country. Tencent launched a new tool on Sunday (22 March) that lets its WeChat messaging platform integrate with OpenClaw agents.
OpenClaw’s appeal to a large audience lies in its low barrier to entry. It lets users create personal AI agents – for a variety of tasks – that can be accessed and instructed via chat apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Discord.
