create-telegram-agent

name	create-telegram-agent
description	Create a new Telegram agent in OpenClaw with proper configuration. Use when user wants to create a new Telegram bot agent, including setting up agent workspace, Telegram binding, and bot token configuration. Requires user confirmation before modifying openclaw.json.

Create Telegram Agent Skill

This skill helps create a new Telegram agent with complete configuration.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

1. A Telegram bot token (from @BotFather)
2. The agent's purpose/description
3. The desired agent name

Workflow

Step 1: Collect Required Information

Ask the user for:

1. Agent Name (required)

   • Must be unique
   • Use lowercase letters, digits, and hyphens
   • Examples: healthman, news-bot, task-manager

2. Agent Purpose (required)

   • What will this agent do?
   • Examples: "Personal health coach", "Daily news summarizer", "Task reminder assistant"

3. Telegram Bot Token (required)

   • Format: 1234567890:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrSTUvwxyz
   • Get from @BotFather on Telegram

   If user doesn't have a token, provide these steps:

   How to Create a Telegram Bot Token:

   1. Open Telegram and search for @BotFather
   2. Start a chat with BotFather and send /newbot
   3. Follow the prompts:
      • Enter a name for your bot (display name, e.g., "CookMaster")
      • Enter a username for your bot (must end in 'bot', e.g., "cookmaster_bot")
   4. BotFather will send you a message containing your HTTP API token
   5. Copy the token (format: 1234567890:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrSTUvwxyz)

   Important: Keep your token secure. Anyone with your token can control your bot.

Step 2: Generate Agent Configuration

Based on user input, prepare the following configurations:

Agent Definition

{
  "id": "<agent-id>",
  "name": "<Agent Name>",
  "workspace": "/Users/<user>/.openclaw/workspace-<agent-id>",
  "agentDir": "/Users/<user>/.openclaw/agents/<agent-id>/agent"
}

Telegram Binding

{
  "agentId": "<agent-id>",
  "match": {
    "channel": "telegram",
    "accountId": "<bot-id>"
  }
}

Telegram Bot Account

"<bot-id>": {
  "enabled": true,
  "dmPolicy": "pairing",
  "botToken": "<full-bot-token>",
  "groupPolicy": "allowlist",
  "streamMode": "partial"
}

Step 3: Present Configuration for Review

CRITICAL: DO NOT MODIFY openclaw.json DIRECTLY

Present the following to the user in a clear format:

---

📋 Configuration Summary

The following changes will be made to openclaw.json:

1. Agent Definition (add to agents.list)

{
  "id": "<agent-id>",
  "name": "<Agent Name>",
  "workspace": "/Users/<user>/.openclaw/workspace-<agent-id>",
  "agentDir": "/Users/<user>/.openclaw/agents/<agent-id>/agent"
}

2. Telegram Binding (add to bindings)

{
  "agentId": "<agent-id>",
  "match": {
    "channel": "telegram",
    "accountId": "<bot-id>"
  }
}

3. Telegram Bot Account (add to channels.telegram.accounts)

"<bot-id>": {
  "enabled": true,
  "dmPolicy": "pairing",
  "botToken": "<full-bot-token>",
  "groupPolicy": "allowlist",
  "streamMode": "partial"
}

---

4. Agent Responsibilities (suggested for AGENTS.md)

Based on the provided purpose, generate a responsibility description covering:

• Core functions of the agent
• Working methodology
• Relationship with the user

---

Please confirm to proceed with the modifications. Any adjustments needed?

Step 4: Wait for User Confirmation

Only proceed after user explicitly confirms (e.g., "confirm", "proceed", "execute", "go ahead").

Step 5: Execute Configuration

Once confirmed:

1. Create directories:

   mkdir -p /Users/<user>/.openclaw/workspace-<agent-id>
   mkdir -p /Users/<user>/.openclaw/agents/<agent-id>/agent
   

2. Update openclaw.json:

   • Add agent to agents.list
   • Add binding to bindings
   • Add bot account to channels.telegram.accounts

3. Create agent files:

   • AGENTS.md - Work responsibilities and workflow
   • SOUL.md - Agent personality and values

4. Report completion:

   • Show summary of what was created
   • Remind user to restart OpenClaw gateway (if applicable)
   • Provide next steps (e.g., test the bot)

Important Rules

1. Never modify openclaw.json without explicit user confirmation
2. Always show the complete configuration changes before applying
3. Extract bot ID from token (the number before the colon)
4. Create all necessary directories before writing files
5. Generate appropriate AGENTS.md and SOUL.md based on the agent's purpose