Channel-Specific
beginner
5 min

WhatsApp Bot

Ready-to-deploy OpenClaw agent configured for WhatsApp Business. QR pairing, message handling, and media support.

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openclaw.json
# openclaw.json — WhatsApp Bot
{
  "name": "WhatsApp Agent",
  "model": "anthropic/claude-sonnet",
  "system": "You are a helpful assistant on WhatsApp for {business}. Respond conversationally. Keep messages short (under 300 chars). Use emojis sparingly.",
  "channels": {
    "whatsapp": {
      "enabled": true,
      "dm_policy": "pairing"
    }
  }
}

What This Template Includes

WhatsApp Business integration via QR pairing

Text and media message handling

Auto-reply configuration

Business hours scheduling

DM access control

Perfect For

Customer support via WhatsApp

Appointment booking via text

Order tracking and updates

Lead capture on WhatsApp

Security Level: standard

Includes 70+ approval gates, encrypted secrets, and full audit trail. Production-ready.

Common Questions

Do I need WhatsApp Business API?

No. OpenClaw connects via WhatsApp Web using QR code pairing. No Meta business verification needed.

Can it send media?

Yes. Images, documents, and voice messages are supported.

What about group chats?

Configurable. Enable or disable group chat responses based on your needs.

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5 min to deploy. $49/month. Full security included. No DevOps required.

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