Signal Integration for OpenClaw
Signal is the gold standard for encrypted messaging, and OpenClaw supports it through the Signal CLI interface. This is the recommended channel for users who prioritize privacy and end-to-end encryption.
Prerequisites
- A dedicated phone number for Signal registration
- Signal CLI installed on your server (
signal-cli) - Java 21 or higher runtime
Setup Steps
- Install Signal CLI:
brew install signal-cli(macOS) or download from GitHub - Register your number:
signal-cli -u +1YOURNUMBER register - Verify with SMS code:
signal-cli -u +1YOURNUMBER verify CODE - Connect to OpenClaw:
openclaw channel add signal
Security Benefits
- End-to-end encryption: All messages between you and the agent are encrypted
- No metadata collection: Signal collects minimal metadata compared to other platforms
- Sealed sender: Even Signal cannot see who is communicating with whom
- Disappearing messages: Configure auto-delete for sensitive conversations
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