OpenClaw Message CLI Skill

Use this skill when the task is specifically about sending a message with the OpenClaw CLI.

Prefer the built-in messaging tool when available. Use this skill only when the user explicitly asks for CLI usage, shell commands, scripting, or automation around openclaw message send.

Command Pattern

Use:

openclaw message send --channel <channel> --target <target> --message "..."

Examples

openclaw message send --channel whatsapp --target <target> --message "hi"
openclaw message send --channel telegram --target <target> --message "hi"

Checks

• verify the requested channel exists before sending
• verify the target format matches the selected channel
• quote message text safely, especially when it contains shell-sensitive characters

Scope

Use this skill for direct outbound client delivery with the OpenClaw CLI.

Do not use it for normal agent replies inside the current session.