Setup OpenClaw Discord Bot in 10 Minutes (2026)
Create Discord bot for OpenClaw or get 1-click pre-configured Discord integration with NeatClaw.
Two Ways to Connect OpenClaw to Discord
DIY Setup (10+ steps)
- Create Discord Application
- Configure bot permissions
- Get bot token
- Enable gateway intents
- Add to server with OAuth2
- Configure OpenClaw
- Register slash commands
- Test and troubleshoot
Time: 10-15 minutes
NeatClaw (1-Click)
- Click "Connect Discord"
- Authorize with Discord
- Select your server
- Done! Bot is online
Time: 30 seconds
Get 1-Click Setup →Manual Setup Steps
Step 1: Discord Developer Portal
Go to Discord Developer Portal and create a new application.
Step 2: Create Bot User
In your application, go to Bot section and click "Add Bot". Copy your bot token.
Step 3: Enable Gateway Intents
Critical: Enable "Message Content Intent" or bot won't see messages.
Step 4: Configure OpenClaw
Add bot token to .env file and enable Discord in config.json
→ View complete Discord setup tutorial
Common Discord Setup Issues
- Bot offline: Check token, verify OpenClaw is running
- Bot doesn't respond: Enable "Message Content Intent"
- Slash commands missing: Wait 1-5 min after registration
- Permission errors: Verify bot has "Send Messages" permission