Channels Guide

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you configure, connect, and troubleshoot Research-Claw’s messaging (IM) channels when tokens, QR login, plugins, or gateway restarts cause failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Channel onboarding and configuration for Telegram, Discord, WeChat (微信), Feishu (飞书), QQ, Slack, and WhatsApp, including bot-token setup and WeChat/WhatsApp QR login paths.
• Reliable restart and lifecycle behavior guidance for how config.patch triggers gateway restart, what to expect during drains, and how dashboard reconnects.
• Fast diagnostics for common errors such as 401 Unauthorized loops, missing plugin registration (plugins.allow / plugins.load.paths), invalid credentials, provider not running, and native module ABI issues.
• Use Case: When your channel shows “not configured” or repeatedly crashes after startup, follow the steps to verify tokens/credentials, ensure plugin sync across config and dashboard, and restore the channel to a working state.

Quick Start

Ask an assistant to walk you through configuring your specific channel in Research-Claw by using the Channels tab flow (or the IM-only QR/login tool) and then applying the correct config patch so the gateway restarts cleanly.