How to Connect OpenClaw to Discord
Add an AI-powered assistant to your Discord server for community management, Q&A, and automation.
Introduction
Discord communities thrive when members get quick, accurate answers. By connecting your OpenClaw agent to Discord, you get an always-on assistant that handles questions, automates tasks, and keeps your community engaged -- even when moderators are offline.
Prerequisites
- A KiwiClaw account with an active agent (setup guide)
- Admin or Manage Server permission in your Discord server
- A Discord account with access to the Discord Developer Portal
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open Your KiwiClaw Dashboard
Log in at app.kiwiclaw.app and select the agent you want to connect.
Step 2: Go to Channels
Click the Channels tab in the agent sidebar. Find the Discord card.
Step 3: Create a Discord Bot Application
Click Connect to Discord. The dashboard guides you through creating a bot in the Discord Developer Portal. You will create a new application, enable the bot user, and generate a bot token.
Step 4: Paste the Bot Token
Copy the bot token from the Developer Portal and paste it into the KiwiClaw dashboard. This token allows your OpenClaw agent to connect to Discord as a bot user.
Step 5: Invite the Bot to Your Server
KiwiClaw generates an invite link with the correct permissions. Click it to add the bot to your Discord server. Select which server to add it to.
Step 6: Configure Channel Permissions
In the KiwiClaw dashboard, configure which Discord channels the bot can access and respond in. You can also set a command prefix if you prefer the bot to respond only to specific triggers.
Step 7: Test the Connection
Go to an authorized channel in your Discord server and @mention the bot. It should respond within a few seconds.
Pro Tips
- Install the Discord skill for advanced features like managing roles, reacting to messages, and reading channel history.
- Create a dedicated #ask-ai channel to keep bot interactions organized and prevent clutter in discussion channels.
- Use threads -- The agent handles Discord threads natively, so multi-turn conversations stay organized.
- Combine with cron jobs to have the bot post daily updates, announcements, or community digests automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can OpenClaw moderate my Discord server?
Yes. Your agent can monitor messages, answer questions, enforce rules, and provide automated responses. Combined with the Discord skill, it can manage roles, react to messages, and handle community moderation tasks.
Does the Discord bot work in voice channels?
Currently, OpenClaw agents work in text channels and threads only. Voice channel support is not available yet, but you can use the agent to summarize voice channel discussions if members provide transcripts.
Can I run multiple agents in different Discord channels?
Yes. You can create multiple agents in KiwiClaw and connect each one to different channels in the same Discord server, giving each channel a specialized bot with different skills and instructions.