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Slack as an AI channel — cleanly scoped.

Slack is the natural channel for internal team work. OpenClaw fits in seamlessly as a bot — when scopes, channel routing and audit log are right.

The problem

Why this matters right now.

Slack bots with overly broad OAuth scopes (`chat:write.public`, `channels:history`) see more than they need. Workspace owners get nervous, compliance asks for an audit, and without a clear channel allowlist the bot often stays passive.

Our approach

Here's how we do it.

We scope the Slack bot minimally invasively, route channels via allowlist, wire slash commands cleanly and export the audit log to Splunk/Elastic.

What's included

The full package.

OS

OAuth scopes

Only the scopes actually needed: chat:write, im:history, app_mentions:read, files:read — no workspace-wide permissions.

CR

Channel routing

Allowlist of channels and DMs where the bot is active — auto-disable in #ceo-private or #legal.

SL

Slash commands

/triage, /report, /memo, /search — one per skill, visible in Slack autocomplete.

DM

DM vs. channel

Strict separation: DMs are private, channels are documented — no accidental cross-replies.

AL

Audit log

Slack audit log + extra OpenClaw audit, optional export to Splunk, Datadog or Elastic.

SC

SCIM sync

If your Slack runs SCIM with Okta/Azure AD, we map users to profiles so user rotation flows through.

How it works

From first call to a productive OpenClaw workflow.

  1. 01

    Analyse

    30-min check + process map. We pinpoint the 3 workflows where OpenClaw saves time fastest, and which channels are mandatory.

  2. 02

    Setup

    Daemon, channels, skills, MCP, allowlists, requireMention, Tailscale and the live dashboard configured cleanly and live.

  3. 03

    Training

    Your team works on real tasks: WhatsApp inbox triage, weekly Slack-DM reports, voice-memo-to-CRM, skill maintenance.

  4. 04

    Operations

    calver updates, skill extensions, channel care, security reviews, backups and an emergency off-switch — so OpenClaw doesn't fade out.

Packages

Three entry points. One outcome: OpenClaw that works.

All packages & add-ons →

Starter

For small teams and 2–3 workflows on one channel

€1,850 one-time

+ from €180 / month maintenance & care

  • OpenClaw daemon installed, hardened, monitorable (launchd/systemd)
  • 1 messaging channel (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack or iMessage) cleanly paired
  • 2–3 productive skills (inbox triage, research or reporting)
  • 2 MCP tool integrations (e.g. Drive, Notion, Slack, CRM, calendar)
  • Allowlists, requireMention, GDPR defaults and backup plan
  • 2-hour intensive training + 30 days of care
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Enterprise

For sensitive data, compliance and fleet rollout

from €14,900 one-time

+ from €1,290 / month maintenance & care

  • Enterprise setup with central config, fleet auth and audit trail
  • Custom MCP server or internal tool adapters incl. code review
  • 10+ skills, departmental playbooks, train-the-trainer programme
  • Voice, canvas, Tailscale, backup and SIEM integration
  • Governance documentation for ISMS, GDPR and ISO 27001
  • Monthly security and optimisation reviews
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Frequent questions

Still open questions?

Write us at hello@openclaw-os.com or book a call directly. We'll take the time.

Do we need a paid Slack plan?
No. Slack Free is enough for basic bots. Audit log and SCIM are available from Slack Business+ — recommended for compliance-driven setups.
Can the bot trigger Slack workflows?
Yes. We connect OpenClaw as a step in Slack workflows or trigger OpenClaw skills from Slack via /command.
What if someone adds the bot to the wrong channel?
Allowlist still applies: the bot ignores channels outside the allowlist. Admin sees the addition in the Slack audit log.
What does a complete OpenClaw setup cost?
Starter starts at €1,850, Business at €5,900 and Enterprise from €14,900. Ongoing maintenance starts at €180/month. LLM costs (OpenAI, Anthropic, local models) run separately.
Is OpenClaw only useful for engineers?
No. That's the whole point of openclaw-os.com: OpenClaw becomes a work assistant for inbox, offers, reports, meetings, research, knowledge and routines — over the channels your team already uses (WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, iMessage, voice).
Which channels make sense?
We usually start with the channel your team already lives in: WhatsApp and Telegram for external comms, Slack/Teams internally, iMessage on macOS, Discord for communities. The multi-channel strategy follows reality, not technology.
Next step

Book a call.
30 minutes that pay off.

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Intro call · 30 min · free

Pick a slot that works.

No commitment. We review your OpenClaw use cases, surface three productive levers, and send a short recap afterwards.

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