Google Chat

Overview

TL;DR: Create a Google Cloud project, enable Chat API, create a service account, run openclaw channels login google-chat --keyfile path/to/key.json, and invite the bot.

1. Create Google Cloud Project

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Click the project dropdown and select “New Project”
3. Enter a project name (e.g., “OpenClaw Bot”)
4. Click “Create”

2. Enable Chat API

1. In the sidebar, go to “APIs & Services” > “Library”
2. Search for “Google Chat API”
3. Click “Enable”

3. Create Service Account

1. Go to “IAM & Admin” > “Service Accounts”
2. Click “Create Service Account”
3. Enter a name (e.g., “openclaw-bot”)
4. Click “Create and Continue”
5. Grant the role “Chat API App” (or “Project > Editor” for testing)
6. Click “Done”
7. Click the service account email > “Keys” > “Add Key” > “Create new key”
8. Choose JSON and click “Create”
9. Save the JSON key file securely

4. Login Command

Run the Google Chat login command:

openclaw channels login google-chat --keyfile path/to/key.json

Replace path/to/key.json with the path to your downloaded key file.

5. Add Bot to Spaces

1. In Google Chat, open a space or DM
2. Type @ and search for the service account email
3. Select the bot to add it to the space