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@tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin-cli

Official lightweight CLI installer from Tencent that quickly sets up the WeChat (Weixin) channel plugin for OpenClaw, enabling QR code login and seamless messaging integration with your local AI agent.

Overview

@tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin-cli is the official lightweight installer published by Tencent (@tencent-weixin) for the OpenClaw WeChat channel plugin. Released in March 2026, it simplifies connecting the popular open-source AI agent framework OpenClaw (also known as Clawdbot or "小龙虾") to personal WeChat.

This tool enables users to interact with their local or cloud-based OpenClaw instance directly through WeChat chats, supporting commands, file transfers, and automation workflows. It appears in WeChat as the ClawBot plugin.

Key Features

  • One-command installation: Run npx -y @tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin-cli install for quick setup.
  • QR code login/authorization: After installation, a QR code is generated for secure WeChat scanning and binding.
  • Seamless channel integration: Turns WeChat into a full messaging channel for OpenClaw, supporting text, images, files, and more.
  • Official Tencent support: Backed by Tencent, aligning with their broader OpenClaw ecosystem (QClaw, Lighthouse, WorkBuddy).
  • Lightweight and dependency-free: No heavy dependencies; designed as a simple installer that triggers the real plugin (@tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin).

Installation

Quick Install (Recommended)

npx -y @tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin-cli@latest install

Manual Steps (if needed)

  1. Ensure OpenClaw is installed and the openclaw CLI is available.
  2. Install the plugin: openclaw plugins install "@tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin"
  3. Enable/configure the plugin via OpenClaw settings.
  4. Scan the generated QR code with WeChat (requires WeChat v8.0.70 or higher on iOS; Android support coming).
  5. Restart the OpenClaw gateway.

Use Cases

  • Chat with your personal AI agent directly in WeChat for task automation, file ops, web browsing, and scripting.
  • Build cross-device workflows: Control a desktop/server OpenClaw instance from your phone via WeChat.
  • Enterprise and personal "lobster raising" (popular OpenClaw trend in China) with official Tencent integration.
  • Combine with other OpenClaw plugins for multi-channel AI orchestration (e.g., alongside QQ, Feishu, Telegram).

Requirements

  • OpenClaw installed (see docs.openclaw.ai).
  • WeChat updated to v8.0.70+ (iOS currently best supported).
  • Terminal access on the machine running OpenClaw.

Related Resources

  • Companion plugin: @tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin
  • OpenClaw documentation: https://docs.openclaw.ai
  • Tencent announcements and community buzz around ClawBot and "小龙虾" integrations.

This package has no README on npm (as of latest publish), but installation is well-documented across Tencent channels, news, and OpenClaw community resources.

Notes

Part of Tencent's rapid push into the OpenClaw/AI agent ecosystem in early 2026, following QQ bot support and alongside their proprietary QClaw offerings.

Tags

openclawweixinwechatcliinstallerplugintencentai-agentchannelbot