Integrations overview
Integrations give an agent reach: the platforms people message it on, the accounts it acts in, and the extra tools it can use. Alfe groups them into three families, and each has its own setup path.
| Family | What it adds | Where you set it up |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | A place people can message the agent. | The agent’s Channels tab |
| Connections | Access to an external account, with matching tools. | Connections |
| Installable integrations | Tools you add directly to an agent. | The agent’s Integrations tab |
Each table lists the runtimes that support the capability. Terminal runtimes means Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and Grok Build. See runtimes for what each one is.
Channels
Section titled “Channels”Channels belong to one agent. Add them from that agent’s Channels tab.
| Channel | What it does | Runtimes |
|---|---|---|
| Slack | The agent’s own bot answers direct messages and channel mentions. | OpenClaw, terminal runtimes |
| Microsoft Teams | The agent’s own bot works in chats, group chats, and channels. | OpenClaw |
| Google Chat | The agent answers direct messages to a connected Google account. | OpenClaw |
| Mobile (SMS + phone) | The agent gets a phone number for calls and texts. | OpenClaw |
| The agent sends and receives WhatsApp messages on its number. | OpenClaw | |
| People email the agent’s connected Gmail or Outlook mailbox. | OpenClaw |
You can also chat with an agent in Alfe’s own web, desktop, and mobile apps. See Chat with your agent.
Connections
Section titled “Connections”Connect these from the Connections hub. Alfe then activates the matching tools on each agent that can see the connection, so you don’t install anything.
| Connection | What agents can do | Runtimes |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian | Work with Jira issues and Confluence pages. | All |
| AWS | Run the AWS CLI with short-lived credentials. | All |
| cTrader | Trade forex and CFDs, and read market data. | All |
| GitHub | Work with repositories, issues, pull requests, and code. | All |
| Google Workspace | Use Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and more. | OpenClaw, terminal runtimes |
| Microsoft 365 | Use Outlook mail, Calendar, OneDrive, and more. | All |
| MYOB Business | Manage invoices, contacts, and finances. | All |
| Notion | Read and update pages, databases, and comments. | All |
| Salesforce | Query and manage CRM records. | All |
| Shopify | Manage products, orders, customers, and inventory. | All |
| Telegram (local user session) | Monitor Telegram chats you subscribe to, read-only. | OpenClaw |
| Vast.ai | Rent GPUs with your own Vast.ai API key. | All |
| Xero | Use accounting data and workflows. | All |
All means OpenClaw, Hermes, and the terminal runtimes.
You can also add a Crypto wallet to one agent, or a Custom connection from a public GitHub manifest. See Providers and connection management.
Installable integrations
Section titled “Installable integrations”Install these from the agent’s Integrations tab. The tab only lists what the agent’s runtime supports. Some ask for your own API key during setup.
| Integration | What it adds | Runtimes |
|---|---|---|
| Headless Browser | Google Chrome set up for headless Linux servers. | OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex |
| LinkedIn (Browser Session) | Reads messages and prepares messages you confirm, using the agent’s browser. | OpenClaw |
| Maestro Testing | Inspects, drives, and tests mobile and web apps. | OpenClaw, terminal runtimes |
| Mailchimp Transactional | Sends and inspects transactional email with your API key. | All |
| Memory | Adds searchable history and a knowledge graph. See How memory works. | OpenClaw |
| News Search | Searches news sources, with sentiment. | All |
| PostHog | Reads analytics, feature flags, and errors with your API key. | All |
| Remote Support | Gives Alfe support remote diagnostics and shell access. | OpenClaw, terminal runtimes |
| Semrush | Runs SEO, keyword, and traffic research with your API key. | All |
| Stripe | Queries payments, customers, and revenue with your API key. | All |
| Sync | Backs up the agent’s configuration and memory to the cloud. | OpenClaw |
How connecting works
Section titled “How connecting works”Setup depends on the family:
- Channels — most run a guided flow. Slack and Teams each create a dedicated bot for that agent. Google Chat, WhatsApp, and Email build on a connection or phone number the agent already has.
- Connections — you approve access through OAuth, or provide the credentials a provider needs. Most providers support several accounts side by side.
- Installable integrations — you select Install and fill in any settings.
An agent can also take part. It can generate an OAuth link for you to approve, and install integrations that don’t need a connection. See the Agent API integrations page and MCP.
Keep reading
Section titled “Keep reading”- How integrations work: see how each family activates, how scopes apply, and how pricing works.
- Managing integrations: install, configure, and remove integrations.
- Connected accounts overview: add and manage connections.
- Channels: compare the messaging platforms.