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OpenClaw

Easy setup

inline agents setup --target openclaw

The command checks the installed OpenClaw version before creating a bot, installs the matching trusted plugin, restarts the gateway, and only reports ready after a live Inline probe. If it stops, the error includes the failed phase and retry command; no failed or partial run is reported as ready.

Install

Install the compatible plugin for the current OpenClaw line:

openclaw plugins install @inline-openclaw/inline --force --accept-capabilities

Version Match

OpenClawInline plugin
2026.8.x (>=2026.8.2)0.0.65
2026.7.x (>=2026.7.1)0.0.63
2026.6.x (>=2026.6.11, including 2026.6.34)0.0.63

Install a matched version with:

openclaw plugins install @inline-openclaw/inline --force --accept-capabilities

On OpenClaw 2026.8, --accept-capabilities approves the capabilities declared by Inline's trusted first-party package so the noninteractive install cannot stall on a prompt. Older supported hosts do not recognize that flag; install their matched 0.0.63 package with --force only.

Configure

Set channels.inline:

YAML
channels:
  inline:
    enabled: true
    token: "<INLINE_BOT_TOKEN>"

You may omit token and provide INLINE_TOKEN to the gateway.

Defaults:

  • dmPolicy: "pairing"
  • groupPolicy: "open"
  • requireMention: true

Configure allowlists for a restricted bot. A mention requirement is not an operator allowlist.

Restart

Restart the gateway:

openclaw gateway restart

List plugins:

openclaw plugins list

Check the Inline channel:

openclaw channels status --channel inline --probe --json

Inspect the plugin:

openclaw plugins inspect inline --json

Open a DM with the bot, complete pairing, and verify it works.

Update

Ask OpenClaw to update the tracked Inline plugin:

openclaw plugins update inline --accept-capabilities

Restart after active work finishes:

openclaw gateway restart

Checks

  • Plugin missing: check openclaw plugins list and the gateway's install environment.
  • Token missing: set channels.inline.token or INLINE_TOKEN.
  • DM ignored: complete pairing or check the sender allowlist.
  • Group ignored: check group policy, sender policy, and the mention.
  • No reply: check provider sign-in and gateway errors.

Plugin source and configuration

Source