OpenClaw Discord: AI Bot for Your Server

Last Updated: February 2026

Add an AI assistant to your Discord server. Here's how to set up OpenClaw as a Discord bot.

Why Discord?

• Community integration — AI in your existing server
• Multi-user — Everyone can interact
• Thread support — Organized conversations
• Rich embeds — Beautiful formatted responses
• Voice potential — Future voice channel support
• Slash commands — Native Discord experience

Quick Setup

1. Create a Discord Application

1. Go to Discord Developer Portal
2. Click "New Application"
3. Name it (e.g., "OpenClaw Assistant")
4. Go to "Bot" section
5. Click "Add Bot"
6. Copy the token (keep it secret!)

2. Configure Bot Permissions

In the Developer Portal:

1. Go to "OAuth2" → "URL Generator"
2. Select scopes: bot, applications.commands
3. Select permissions:
   • Read Messages/View Channels
   • Send Messages
   • Send Messages in Threads
   • Embed Links
   • Attach Files
   • Read Message History
   • Add Reactions
4. Copy the generated URL

3. Invite Bot to Server

1. Open the URL from step 2
2. Select your server
3. Authorize the bot

4. Connect to OpenClaw

openclaw channels setup discord
# Enter your bot token when prompted

5. Start Using

Mention your bot or use configured triggers!

Configuration

Basic Setup

channels:
  discord:
    enabled: true
    token: "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN"

Mention-Based Responses

Only respond when @mentioned:

channels:
  discord:
    mentionOnly: true

Specific Channels

Restrict to certain channels:

channels:
  discord:
    allowedChannels:
      - "123456789"  # Channel ID
      - "987654321"

User Restrictions

channels:
  discord:
    allowFrom:
      roleIds:
        - "admin-role-id"
      userIds:
        - "your-user-id"

Features

Slash Commands

OpenClaw registers Discord slash commands:

• /ask — Ask a question
• /new — Start fresh conversation
• /status — Check bot status
• /model — Switch AI model

Thread Support

OpenClaw can create threads for long conversations:

channels:
  discord:
    threads:
      autoCreate: true
      archiveAfter: 1440  # minutes

Embeds

Rich formatted responses with:

• Color-coded messages
• Fields and footers
• Code blocks
• Images

DM Support

Users can DM the bot directly:

channels:
  discord:
    allowDMs: true

Use Cases

Community Support Bot

• Answer common questions
• Search documentation
• Provide code examples

Study Group Assistant

• Explain concepts
• Quiz members
• Summarize discussions

Developer Server

• Code review
• Debug help
• API documentation lookup

Gaming Server

• Game info lookup
• Strategy discussions
• Build recommendations

Multi-Server Setup

One OpenClaw instance can serve multiple servers:

channels:
  discord:
    servers:
      - id: "server-1-id"
        allowedChannels: ["channel-1"]
      - id: "server-2-id"
        mentionOnly: true

Moderation Considerations

Rate Limiting

Prevent spam:

channels:
  discord:
    rateLimit:
      messagesPerMinute: 10
      cooldownSeconds: 30

Content Filtering

OpenClaw respects Discord ToS. Configure additional filters:

channels:
  discord:
    filters:
      nsfw: false
      maxLength: 2000

Logging

Track usage for moderation:

channels:
  discord:
    logging:
      enabled: true
      channel: "mod-logs-channel-id"

Troubleshooting

Bot Offline

1. Check OpenClaw is running
2. Verify token is correct
3. Check bot has required permissions
4. Look at logs: openclaw logs

Slow Responses

Discord has a 3-second interaction timeout. For complex queries:

• Bot sends "thinking" indicator
• Follows up with full response

Missing Permissions

Re-invite with correct permissions or update in Server Settings → Integrations.

Commands Not Showing

Sync commands:

openclaw channels sync discord

May take up to 1 hour to propagate globally.

Privacy Notes

What Bot Sees

• Messages in channels it has access to
• DMs sent to it
• User IDs and names

What You Control

• Which channels bot can access
• Who can interact with it
• What data is logged

Recommendations

• Create dedicated channel for AI
• Be clear with members about AI presence
• Don't share sensitive info in public channels

FAQ

Is it free?

Discord bots are free to create. You pay only for OpenClaw's AI API usage.

Multiple servers?

Yes, one bot can be in unlimited servers.

Can members create their own conversations?

Yes, through threads or DMs to the bot.

Voice support?

Not yet native, but voice transcription via recorded messages works.

How to update bot?

Updates to OpenClaw automatically apply. Permissions may need manual updates.

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Discord + OpenClaw = AI teammate in your community. Start with a single channel, expand as you learn.