OpenClaw + Slack Integration Setup Guide

📘 OpenClaw + Slack Integration Setup Guide

1. Overview

This guide explains how to connect Slack to your OpenClaw Node so you can:

• Trigger remote capabilities from Slack
• Execute commands on a Node
• Receive results directly in Slack
• Use Slack as a control interface for OpenClaw

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2. Architecture Overview

When integrated, the flow looks like this:

Slack User
   ↓
Slack App / Bot
   ↓
OpenClaw Node (host service)
   ↓
Execution / Capabilities / Workflows

Slack does not replace your Node. Slack sends requests to the Node, and the Node executes them.

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3. Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure:

• ✅ OpenClaw Node is installed
• ✅ Node service is running
• ✅ You have admin access to the Node
• ✅ You have permission to install Slack apps in your workspace

Verify Node status:

openclaw node status

If not running:

openclaw node install
openclaw node restart

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4. Step 1 – Ensure Node Is Ready

Your Node must:

• Be installed
• Be running
• Be reachable from Slack (public or via tunnel)
• Have pairing/trust configured

If using a local machine, ensure firewall rules allow inbound requests (if required).

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5. Step 2 – Install the OpenClaw Slack App

There are two common scenarios:

Option A – Official OpenClaw Slack App

1. Go to Slack App Directory
2. Search for “OpenClaw”
3. Click Add to Slack
4. Approve requested permissions

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Option B – Custom Slack App (Manual Setup)

If no official app exists, create one:

1. Go to https://api.slack.com/apps
2. Click Create New App
3. Choose your workspace
4. Enable:
   • Bot Token Scopes
   • Slash Commands
   • Event Subscriptions (if needed)

Common required scopes:

• commands
• chat:write
• app_mentions:read

Install the app to your workspace and copy the Bot Token.

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6. Step 3 – Connect Slack to Your Node

Now connect Slack to OpenClaw.

This usually requires setting environment variables or configuration.

Example:

export OPENCLAW_SLACK_BOT_TOKEN=xoxb-xxxxxxxx
export OPENCLAW_SLACK_SIGNING_SECRET=xxxxxxxx

Or configure inside OpenClaw config file:

slack:
  enabled: true
  bot_token: xoxb-xxxx
  signing_secret: xxxx

Restart Node after configuration:

openclaw node restart

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7. Step 4 – Configure Slack Command Endpoint

If using slash commands:

1. Go to Slack App → Slash Commands
2. Add a command like:

/openclaw

3. Set Request URL to:

https://<your-node-domain>/slack/webhook

If running locally, you may need:

• ngrok
• reverse proxy
• public endpoint

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8. Step 5 – Test the Integration

In Slack, try:

/openclaw status

or

@OpenClaw run <task>

Expected behavior:

• Slack sends request to Node
• Node validates request
• Node executes capability
• Result is posted back to Slack

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9. Security Considerations

Slack integration exposes remote capabilities, so:

• Restrict allowed Slack channels
• Validate Slack request signatures
• Use HTTPS
• Limit command permissions
• Use role-based access if supported

Pairing still applies — Slack acts as a trusted client of the Node.

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10. Troubleshooting

Node not responding

Check:

openclaw node status

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Slack command times out

Possible causes:

• Node not publicly reachable
• Firewall blocking
• Incorrect webhook URL
• Invalid bot token

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Permission errors

Check:

• Slack scopes
• Workspace installation
• Node authorization settings

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11. What You Can Do After Setup

Once integrated, you can:

• Run remote workflows
• Deploy services
• Execute system commands
• Query infrastructure status
• Trigger automation pipelines
• Integrate AI-driven tasks (if supported)

Slack becomes your remote control interface for OpenClaw.

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12. Summary

To use Slack with OpenClaw:

1. Install and run OpenClaw Node
2. Install or create Slack App
3. Configure Slack credentials in Node
4. Expose Node endpoint
5. Test slash commands
6. Secure access