# Chat Apps

Connect nanobot to your favorite chat platform. Want to build your own? See the [Channel Plugin Guide](./channel-plugin-guide.md).

| Channel | What you need |
|---------|---------------|
| **Telegram** | Bot token from @BotFather |
| **Discord** | Bot token + Message Content intent |
| **WhatsApp** | QR code scan (`nanobot channels login whatsapp`) |
| **WeChat (Weixin)** | QR code scan (`nanobot channels login weixin`) |
| **Feishu** | App ID + App Secret |
| **DingTalk** | App Key + App Secret |
| **Slack** | Bot token + App-Level token |
| **Matrix** | Homeserver URL + Access token |
| **Email** | IMAP/SMTP credentials |
| **QQ** | App ID + App Secret |
| **Wecom** | Bot ID + Bot Secret |
| **Microsoft Teams** | App ID + App Password + public HTTPS endpoint |
| **Mochat** | Claw token (auto-setup available) |

<details>
<summary><b>Telegram</b> (Recommended)</summary>

**1. Create a bot**
- Open Telegram, search `@BotFather`
- Send `/newbot`, follow prompts
- Copy the token

**2. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "telegram": {
      "enabled": true,
      "token": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN",
      "allowFrom": ["YOUR_USER_ID"]
    }
  }
}
```

> You can find your **User ID** in Telegram settings. It is shown as `@yourUserId`.
> Copy this value **without the `@` symbol** and paste it into the config file.


**3. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>Mochat (Claw IM)</b></summary>

Uses **Socket.IO WebSocket** by default, with HTTP polling fallback.

**1. Ask nanobot to set up Mochat for you**

Simply send this message to nanobot (replace `xxx@xxx` with your real email):

```
Read https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HKUDS/MoChat/refs/heads/main/skills/nanobot/skill.md and register on MoChat. My Email account is xxx@xxx Bind me as your owner and DM me on MoChat.
```

nanobot will automatically register, configure `~/.nanobot/config.json`, and connect to Mochat.

**2. Restart gateway**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

That's it — nanobot handles the rest!

<br>

<details>
<summary>Manual configuration (advanced)</summary>

If you prefer to configure manually, add the following to `~/.nanobot/config.json`:

> Keep `claw_token` private. It should only be sent in `X-Claw-Token` header to your Mochat API endpoint.

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "mochat": {
      "enabled": true,
      "base_url": "https://mochat.io",
      "socket_url": "https://mochat.io",
      "socket_path": "/socket.io",
      "claw_token": "claw_xxx",
      "agent_user_id": "6982abcdef",
      "sessions": ["*"],
      "panels": ["*"],
      "reply_delay_mode": "non-mention",
      "reply_delay_ms": 120000
    }
  }
}
```



</details>

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>Discord</b></summary>

**1. Create a bot**
- Go to https://discord.com/developers/applications
- Create an application → Bot → Add Bot
- Copy the bot token

**2. Enable intents**
- In the Bot settings, enable **MESSAGE CONTENT INTENT**
- (Optional) Enable **SERVER MEMBERS INTENT** if you plan to use allow lists based on member data

**3. Get your User ID**
- Discord Settings → Advanced → enable **Developer Mode**
- Right-click your avatar → **Copy User ID**

**4. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "discord": {
      "enabled": true,
      "token": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN",
      "allowFrom": ["YOUR_USER_ID"],
      "allowChannels": [],
      "groupPolicy": "mention",
      "streaming": true
    }
  }
}
```

> `groupPolicy` controls how the bot responds in group channels:
> - `"mention"` (default) — Only respond when @mentioned
> - `"open"` — Respond to all messages
> DMs always respond when the sender is in `allowFrom`.
> - If you set group policy to open create new threads as private threads and then @ the bot into it. Otherwise the thread itself and the channel in which you spawned it will spawn a bot session.
> `allowChannels` restricts the bot to specific Discord channel IDs. Empty (default) means respond in every channel the bot can see. Example: `["1234567890", "0987654321"]`. The filter applies after `allowFrom`, so both must pass.
> `streaming` defaults to `true`. Disable it only if you explicitly want non-streaming replies.

**5. Invite the bot**
- OAuth2 → URL Generator
- Scopes: `bot`
- Bot Permissions: `Send Messages`, `Read Message History`
- Open the generated invite URL and add the bot to your server

**6. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>Matrix (Element)</b></summary>

Install Matrix dependencies first:

```bash
pip install nanobot-ai[matrix]
```

> [!NOTE]
> Matrix is not supported on Windows. `matrix-nio[e2e]` depends on
> `python-olm`, which has no pre-built Windows wheel and is skipped by the
> `matrix` extra on `sys_platform == 'win32'`. The command above will still
> succeed on Windows but without `matrix-nio` installed, so enabling the
> Matrix channel will fail at startup. Use macOS, Linux, or WSL2.

**1. Create/choose a Matrix account**

- Create or reuse a Matrix account on your homeserver (for example `matrix.org`).
- Confirm you can log in with Element.

**2. Get credentials**

- You need:
  - `userId` (example: `@nanobot:matrix.org`)
  - `password`

(Note: `accessToken` and `deviceId` are still supported for legacy reasons, but
for reliable encryption, password login is recommended instead. If the
`password` is provided, `accessToken` and `deviceId` will be ignored.)

**3. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "matrix": {
      "enabled": true,
      "homeserver": "https://matrix.org",
      "userId": "@nanobot:matrix.org",
      "password": "mypasswordhere",
      "e2eeEnabled": true,
      "allowFrom": ["@your_user:matrix.org"],
      "groupPolicy": "open",
      "groupAllowFrom": [],
      "allowRoomMentions": false,
      "maxMediaBytes": 20971520
    }
  }
}
```

> Keep a persistent `matrix-store` — encrypted session state is lost if these change across restarts.

| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `allowFrom` | User IDs allowed to interact. Empty denies all; use `["*"]` to allow everyone. |
| `groupPolicy` | `open` (default), `mention`, or `allowlist`. |
| `groupAllowFrom` | Room allowlist (used when policy is `allowlist`). |
| `allowRoomMentions` | Accept `@room` mentions in mention mode. |
| `e2eeEnabled` | E2EE support (default `true`). Set `false` for plaintext-only. |
| `maxMediaBytes` | Max attachment size (default `20MB`). Set `0` to block all media. |




**4. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>WhatsApp</b></summary>

Requires **Node.js ≥18**.

**1. Link device**

```bash
nanobot channels login whatsapp
# Scan QR with WhatsApp → Settings → Linked Devices
```

**2. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "whatsapp": {
      "enabled": true,
      "allowFrom": ["+1234567890"]
    }
  }
}
```

**3. Run** (two terminals)

```bash
# Terminal 1
nanobot channels login whatsapp

# Terminal 2
nanobot gateway
```

> WhatsApp bridge updates are not applied automatically for existing installations.
> After upgrading nanobot, rebuild the local bridge with:
> `rm -rf ~/.nanobot/bridge && nanobot channels login whatsapp`

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>Feishu</b></summary>

Uses **WebSocket** long connection — no public IP required.

**1. Create a Feishu bot**
- Visit [Feishu Open Platform](https://open.feishu.cn/app)
- Create a new app → Enable **Bot** capability
- **Permissions**:
  - `im:message` (send messages) and `im:message.p2p_msg:readonly` (receive messages)
  - **Streaming replies** (default in nanobot): add **`cardkit:card:write`** (often labeled **Create and update cards** in the Feishu developer console). Required for CardKit entities and streamed assistant text. Older apps may not have it yet — open **Permission management**, enable the scope, then **publish** a new app version if the console requires it.
  - If you **cannot** add `cardkit:card:write`, set `"streaming": false` under `channels.feishu` (see below). The bot still works; replies use normal interactive cards without token-by-token streaming.
- **Events**: Add `im.message.receive_v1` (receive messages)
  - Select **Long Connection** mode (requires running nanobot first to establish connection)
- Get **App ID** and **App Secret** from "Credentials & Basic Info"
- Publish the app

**2. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "feishu": {
      "enabled": true,
      "appId": "cli_xxx",
      "appSecret": "xxx",
      "encryptKey": "",
      "verificationToken": "",
      "allowFrom": ["ou_YOUR_OPEN_ID"],
      "groupPolicy": "mention",
      "reactEmoji": "OnIt",
      "doneEmoji": "DONE",
      "toolHintPrefix": "🔧",
      "streaming": true,
      "domain": "feishu"
    }
  }
}
```

> `streaming` defaults to `true`. Use `false` if your app does not have **`cardkit:card:write`** (see permissions above).
> `encryptKey` and `verificationToken` are optional for Long Connection mode.
> `allowFrom`: Add your open_id (find it in nanobot logs when you message the bot). Use `["*"]` to allow all users.
> `groupPolicy`: `"mention"` (default — respond only when @mentioned), `"open"` (respond to all group messages). Private chats always respond.
> `reactEmoji`: Emoji for "processing" status (default: `OnIt`). See [available emojis](https://open.larkoffice.com/document/server-docs/im-v1/message-reaction/emojis-introduce).
> `doneEmoji`: Optional emoji for "completed" status (e.g., `DONE`, `OK`, `HEART`). When set, bot adds this reaction after removing `reactEmoji`.
> `toolHintPrefix`: Prefix for inline tool hints in streaming cards (default: `🔧`).
> `domain`: `"feishu"` (default) for China (open.feishu.cn), `"lark"` for international Lark (open.larksuite.com).

**3. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

> [!TIP]
> Feishu uses WebSocket to receive messages — no webhook or public IP needed!

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>QQ (QQ单聊)</b></summary>

Uses **botpy SDK** with WebSocket — no public IP required. Currently supports **private messages only**.

**1. Register & create bot**
- Visit [QQ Open Platform](https://q.qq.com) → Register as a developer (personal or enterprise)
- Create a new bot application
- Go to **开发设置 (Developer Settings)** → copy **AppID** and **AppSecret**

**2. Set up sandbox for testing**
- In the bot management console, find **沙箱配置 (Sandbox Config)**
- Under **在消息列表配置**, click **添加成员** and add your own QQ number
- Once added, scan the bot's QR code with mobile QQ → open the bot profile → tap "发消息" to start chatting

**3. Configure**

> - `allowFrom`: Add your openid (find it in nanobot logs when you message the bot). Use `["*"]` for public access.
> - `msgFormat`: Optional. Use `"plain"` (default) for maximum compatibility with legacy QQ clients, or `"markdown"` for richer formatting on newer clients.
> - For production: submit a review in the bot console and publish. See [QQ Bot Docs](https://bot.q.qq.com/wiki/) for the full publishing flow.

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "qq": {
      "enabled": true,
      "appId": "YOUR_APP_ID",
      "secret": "YOUR_APP_SECRET",
      "allowFrom": ["YOUR_OPENID"],
      "msgFormat": "plain"
    }
  }
}
```

**4. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

Now send a message to the bot from QQ — it should respond!

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>DingTalk (钉钉)</b></summary>

Uses **Stream Mode** — no public IP required.

**1. Create a DingTalk bot**
- Visit [DingTalk Open Platform](https://open-dev.dingtalk.com/)
- Create a new app -> Add **Robot** capability
- **Configuration**:
  - Toggle **Stream Mode** ON
- **Permissions**: Add necessary permissions for sending messages
- Get **AppKey** (Client ID) and **AppSecret** (Client Secret) from "Credentials"
- Publish the app

**2. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "dingtalk": {
      "enabled": true,
      "clientId": "YOUR_APP_KEY",
      "clientSecret": "YOUR_APP_SECRET",
      "allowFrom": ["YOUR_STAFF_ID"]
    }
  }
}
```

> `allowFrom`: Add your staff ID. Use `["*"]` to allow all users.

**3. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>Slack</b></summary>

Uses **Socket Mode** — no public URL required.

**1. Create a Slack app**
- Go to [Slack API](https://api.slack.com/apps) → **Create New App** → "From scratch"
- Pick a name and select your workspace

**2. Configure the app**
- **Socket Mode**: Toggle ON → Generate an **App-Level Token** with `connections:write` scope → copy it (`xapp-...`)
- **OAuth & Permissions**: Add bot scopes: `chat:write`, `reactions:write`, `app_mentions:read`, `channels:history`, `groups:history`, `im:history`, `mpim:history`
- **Event Subscriptions**: Toggle ON → Subscribe to bot events: `message.im`, `message.channels`, `app_mention` → Save Changes
- **App Home**: Scroll to **Show Tabs** → Enable **Messages Tab** → Check **"Allow users to send Slash commands and messages from the messages tab"**
- **Install App**: Click **Install to Workspace** → Authorize → copy the **Bot Token** (`xoxb-...`)

**3. Configure nanobot**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "slack": {
      "enabled": true,
      "botToken": "xoxb-...",
      "appToken": "xapp-...",
      "allowFrom": ["YOUR_SLACK_USER_ID"],
      "groupPolicy": "mention"
    }
  }
}
```

**4. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

DM the bot directly or @mention it in a channel — it should respond!

> [!TIP]
> - `groupPolicy`: `"mention"` (default — respond only when @mentioned), `"open"` (respond to all channel messages), or `"allowlist"` (restrict to specific channels).
> - DM policy defaults to open. Set `"dm": {"enabled": false}` to disable DMs.

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>Email</b></summary>

Give nanobot its own email account. It polls **IMAP** for incoming mail and replies via **SMTP** — like a personal email assistant.

**1. Get credentials (Gmail example)**
- Create a dedicated Gmail account for your bot (e.g. `my-nanobot@gmail.com`)
- Enable 2-Step Verification → Create an [App Password](https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords)
- Use this app password for both IMAP and SMTP

**2. Configure**

> - `consentGranted` must be `true` to allow mailbox access. This is a safety gate — set `false` to fully disable.
> - `allowFrom`: Add your email address. Use `["*"]` to accept emails from anyone.
> - `smtpUseTls` and `smtpUseSsl` default to `true` / `false` respectively, which is correct for Gmail (port 587 + STARTTLS). No need to set them explicitly.
> - Set `"autoReplyEnabled": false` if you only want to read/analyze emails without sending automatic replies.
> - `allowedAttachmentTypes`: Save inbound attachments matching these MIME types — `["*"]` for all, e.g. `["application/pdf", "image/*"]` (default `[]` = disabled).
> - `maxAttachmentSize`: Max size per attachment in bytes (default `2000000` / 2MB).
> - `maxAttachmentsPerEmail`: Max attachments to save per email (default `5`).

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "email": {
      "enabled": true,
      "consentGranted": true,
      "imapHost": "imap.gmail.com",
      "imapPort": 993,
      "imapUsername": "my-nanobot@gmail.com",
      "imapPassword": "your-app-password",
      "smtpHost": "smtp.gmail.com",
      "smtpPort": 587,
      "smtpUsername": "my-nanobot@gmail.com",
      "smtpPassword": "your-app-password",
      "fromAddress": "my-nanobot@gmail.com",
      "allowFrom": ["your-real-email@gmail.com"],
      "allowedAttachmentTypes": ["application/pdf", "image/*"]
    }
  }
}
```


**3. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>WeChat (微信 / Weixin)</b></summary>

Uses **HTTP long-poll** with QR-code login via the ilinkai personal WeChat API. No local WeChat desktop client is required.

**1. Install with WeChat support**

```bash
pip install "nanobot-ai[weixin]"
```

**2. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "weixin": {
      "enabled": true,
      "allowFrom": ["YOUR_WECHAT_USER_ID"]
    }
  }
}
```

> - `allowFrom`: Add the sender ID you see in nanobot logs for your WeChat account. Use `["*"]` to allow all users.
> - `token`: Optional. If omitted, log in interactively and nanobot will save the token for you.
> - `routeTag`: Optional. When your upstream Weixin deployment requires request routing, nanobot will send it as the `SKRouteTag` header.
> - `stateDir`: Optional. Defaults to nanobot's runtime directory for Weixin state.
> - `pollTimeout`: Optional long-poll timeout in seconds.

**3. Login**

```bash
nanobot channels login weixin
```

Use `--force` to re-authenticate and ignore any saved token:

```bash
nanobot channels login weixin --force
```

**4. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>Wecom (企业微信)</b></summary>

> Here we use [wecom-aibot-sdk-python](https://github.com/chengyongru/wecom_aibot_sdk) (community Python version of the official [@wecom/aibot-node-sdk](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@wecom/aibot-node-sdk)).
>
> Uses **WebSocket** long connection — no public IP required.

**1. Install the optional dependency**

```bash
pip install nanobot-ai[wecom]
```

**2. Create a WeCom AI Bot**

Go to the WeCom admin console → Intelligent Robot → Create Robot → select **API mode** with **long connection**. Copy the Bot ID and Secret.

**3. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "wecom": {
      "enabled": true,
      "botId": "your_bot_id",
      "secret": "your_bot_secret",
      "allowFrom": ["your_id"]
    }
  }
}
```

**4. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

</details>

<details>
<summary><b>Microsoft Teams</b> (MVP — DM only)</summary>

> Direct-message text in/out, tenant-aware OAuth, conversation reference persistence.
> Uses a public HTTPS webhook — no WebSocket; you need a tunnel or reverse proxy.

**1. Install the optional dependency**

```bash
pip install nanobot-ai[msteams]
```

**2. Create a Teams / Azure bot app registration**

Create or reuse a Microsoft Teams / Azure bot app registration. Set the bot messaging endpoint to a public HTTPS URL ending in `/api/messages`.

**3. Configure**

```json
{
  "channels": {
    "msteams": {
      "enabled": true,
      "appId": "YOUR_APP_ID",
      "appPassword": "YOUR_APP_SECRET",
      "tenantId": "YOUR_TENANT_ID",
      "host": "0.0.0.0",
      "port": 3978,
      "path": "/api/messages",
      "allowFrom": ["*"],
      "replyInThread": true,
      "mentionOnlyResponse": "Hi — what can I help with?",
      "validateInboundAuth": true
    }
  }
}
```

> - `replyInThread: true` replies to the triggering Teams activity when a stored `activity_id` is available.
> - `mentionOnlyResponse` controls what Nanobot receives when a user sends only a bot mention (`<at>Nanobot</at>`). Set to `""` to ignore mention-only messages.
> - `validateInboundAuth: true` enables inbound Bot Framework bearer-token validation (signature, issuer, audience, lifetime, `serviceUrl`). This is the safe default for public deployments. Only set it to `false` for local development or tightly controlled testing.

**4. Run**

```bash
nanobot gateway
```

</details>