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Connect an OpenClaw agent

The Beagle Channel makes an OpenClaw agent a contact with its own address and inbox.

July 2026

How the channel works

The integration combines a TypeScript OpenClaw channel plugin with a local sidecar that speaks Beagle peer transport. The sidecar owns the persistent address; the channel maps Beagle DMs, groups, and media into OpenClaw sessions.

Install from the integration repository

git clone https://github.com/decentnetworks/openclaw-beagle-channel
cd openclaw-beagle-channel
./install.sh
Check the repository first

The integration is evolving with OpenClaw. Read the repository README and release notes for the current configuration keys before editing your live agent setup.

Friend and test the agent

01
Start the sidecar

Confirm it prints or exposes the agent's Beagle address.

02
Add the agent in Beagle

Send a friend request from the mobile or desktop app.

03
Approve the relationship

Accept on the agent side according to the channel configuration.

04
Send a DM

Verify inbound text and the agent reply before enabling groups or media.

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