Clawdbot WhatsApp Integration

Clawdbot WhatsApp Integration Overview

Clawdbot WhatsApp integration enables you to connect your personal AI assistant directly to WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging platform. With Clawdbot WhatsApp, you can automate conversations, receive intelligent responses, and manage your WhatsApp messages through AI-powered automation.

Why Use Clawdbot with WhatsApp?

WhatsApp is used by over 2 billion people worldwide. By integrating Clawdbot with WhatsApp, you unlock powerful AI capabilities:

Setting Up Clawdbot WhatsApp

Prerequisites

Before connecting Clawdbot to WhatsApp, ensure you have:

• Clawdbot installed on your device
• A WhatsApp account with an active phone number
• Node.js 22 or higher

Step 1: Initialize Clawdbot WhatsApp Channel

Run the Clawdbot WhatsApp setup command:

clawdbot channels add whatsapp

Step 2: Scan QR Code

Clawdbot will display a QR code for WhatsApp Web authentication:

clawdbot channels login whatsapp

Open WhatsApp on your phone, go to Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device, and scan the QR code displayed by Clawdbot.

Step 3: Verify Clawdbot WhatsApp Connection

Confirm your Clawdbot WhatsApp integration is working:

clawdbot channels status whatsapp

Expected output:

WhatsApp Channel Status:
- Connection: Connected
- Account: +1234567890
- Messages: Ready
- Clawdbot: Active

Clawdbot WhatsApp Features

Intelligent Message Handling

Clawdbot WhatsApp processes incoming messages and generates contextual responses. The AI understands conversation history and provides relevant answers.

Group Message Support

Clawdbot WhatsApp supports group conversations. Configure which groups Clawdbot should respond to:

clawdbot configure whatsapp --groups "Family,Work Team"

Typing Indicators

Clawdbot WhatsApp shows typing indicators while generating responses, making conversations feel natural.

Media Support

Clawdbot WhatsApp can process and respond to:

• Text messages
• Images (with vision AI)
• Voice messages (with transcription)
• Documents

Clawdbot WhatsApp Configuration

Allowlist Configuration

Control who can interact with your Clawdbot WhatsApp assistant:

{
  "whatsapp": {
    "allowlist": ["+1234567890", "+0987654321"],
    "groups": ["Family", "Work"],
    "autoReply": true
  }
}

Response Settings

Customize how Clawdbot responds on WhatsApp:

Clawdbot WhatsApp Credential Storage

Clawdbot stores WhatsApp credentials securely:

~/.clawdbot/credentials/whatsapp/<accountId>/creds.json

Your WhatsApp session data remains on your local machine, ensuring privacy.

Troubleshooting Clawdbot WhatsApp

Connection Lost

If Clawdbot WhatsApp disconnects:

1. Check internet connection
2. Re-authenticate: clawdbot channels login whatsapp
3. Review logs: cat /tmp/clawdbot/whatsapp.log

Messages Not Sending

If Clawdbot WhatsApp fails to send messages:

1. Verify account status: clawdbot channels status whatsapp
2. Check allowlist configuration
3. Ensure Clawdbot gateway is running

QR Code Expired

If the Clawdbot WhatsApp QR code expires:

clawdbot channels logout whatsapp
clawdbot channels login whatsapp

Clawdbot WhatsApp Best Practices

1. Set Clear Boundaries: Configure allowlists to control Clawdbot WhatsApp access
2. Monitor Usage: Review Clawdbot WhatsApp logs regularly
3. Update Regularly: Keep Clawdbot updated for latest WhatsApp compatibility
4. Backup Credentials: Backup your Clawdbot WhatsApp credentials periodically

Next Steps

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