OpenClaw on Telegram isn't just a chatbot — it's a personal AI assistant that can take real actions. Here are 18 things you can actually do with it, starting today.
Communication
1. Summarize Your Emails
Send your OpenClaw bot a forwarded email (or connect it to your inbox) and ask for a summary. It extracts the key points and action items in seconds.
"Summarize this email and tell me if I need to respond"
2. Draft Replies
Need to respond to a tricky email? Describe the situation and your OpenClaw bot drafts a professional reply.
"Draft a polite reply declining this meeting invitation — suggest next week instead"
3. Translate Messages in Real Time
Forward a message in any language and get an instant translation with context.
"Translate this to English and explain any cultural nuances"
Productivity
4. Take Meeting Notes
After a meeting, send your OpenClaw bot a voice memo or text summary. It organizes the notes, extracts action items, and can even send follow-ups.
"Here are my notes from the standup. Format them and list action items by person"
5. Plan Your Week
Every Sunday, ask your assistant to help structure your week based on your priorities.
"Help me plan this week. I need to finish the proposal by Wednesday and prepare for the client meeting on Friday"
6. Set Reminders
Simple and effective — your AI assistant remembers so you don't have to.
"Remind me to call the dentist tomorrow at 10 AM"
7. Daily Briefings
Configure your bot to send you a morning briefing with weather, calendar events, and news relevant to your interests.
"Every morning at 8 AM, send me a briefing with today's schedule and top tech news"
Finance
8. Track Expenses
Send photos of receipts and your assistant extracts the amount, category, and date. Ask for monthly summaries anytime.
"Log this receipt" (attach photo) "How much did I spend on food this month?"
9. Compare Prices
Looking for the best deal? Your assistant can search and compare.
"Find me the best price for AirPods Pro 3 — check Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H"
10. Monitor Price Drops
Set up alerts for products you're watching.
"Let me know if the Sony WH-1000XM6 drops below $300"
Research
11. Summarize Articles
Send a URL and get a concise summary.
"Summarize this article: [URL]"
12. Research Topics
Need a deep dive? Your assistant searches the web and compiles findings.
"Research the pros and cons of moving to Portugal as a remote worker"
13. Compare Products
Making a purchasing decision? Get a structured comparison.
"Compare the MacBook Air M4 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon for programming"
Writing
14. Draft Social Posts
Generate content for LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
"Write a LinkedIn post about our team's new feature launch — keep it professional but exciting"
15. Write Contracts and Documents
Need a quick NDA or agreement?
"Draft a simple freelance contract for a 3-month web design project at $5,000/month"
16. Proofread and Edit
Send any text and get it polished.
"Proofread this email and make it more concise"
Life Management
17. Book Travel
Describe your trip and get a complete itinerary.
"Plan a 5-day trip to Tokyo in April for 2 people. Budget: $3,000. We like food and temples."
18. Find Recipes from Ingredients
Send a photo of your fridge and get recipe suggestions.
"I have chicken, broccoli, rice, and soy sauce. What can I make?"
The Key Difference
Unlike ChatGPT or other chatbots, OpenClaw runs 24/7 and can be proactive. It doesn't just answer — it can:
- Send you information without being asked
- Monitor things in the background
- Execute multi-step workflows
- Remember context from previous conversations
All of this happens through Telegram — the app you already have on your phone.
Get Started
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