OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent platform for bringing conversational agents to Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage, WhatsApp, and other messaging channels. WisGate can be connected as an OpenAI-compatible model service.

1. Install OpenClaw

Follow the official OpenClaw documentation to install it first. After installation, verify that the command is available:

openclaw --version

2. Use the Setup Wizard

If your OpenClaw version supports a custom OpenAI-compatible provider, run:

openclaw onboard

During setup, choose a custom or OpenAI-compatible provider and enter:

• Base URL: https://api.wisgate.cn/v1
• API Key: Your WisGate API key
• Model: For example, gpt-5.5

3. Manual Configuration

Some OpenClaw versions support OpenAI-compatible endpoints through config.yaml. The config file may be located at ~/.openclaw/config.yaml or under the installation directory.

llm:
  provider: openai
  api_key: your_wisgate_api_key
  base_url: https://api.wisgate.cn/v1
  model: gpt-5.5

Save the file and restart OpenClaw:

openclaw gateway run

If your version only supports the built-in openai provider and does not support a custom Base URL, it cannot connect to WisGate directly. Upgrade to a version that supports custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints.

Use Cases

• Multi-channel agents: Use WisGate models across Telegram, Discord, Slack, and other channels.
• Team assistants: Configure different models or workflows for different channels.
• Automation tasks: Trigger code analysis, summaries, and tool calls through messages.
• Cost control: Use lighter models for simple messages and stronger models for complex tasks.

FAQ

There is no custom provider option

Check your OpenClaw version. Older versions may only support the built-in openai provider and cannot directly accept a WisGate Base URL.

The API key does not work

Confirm that the config file path is correct, base_url is https://api.wisgate.cn/v1, and restart the gateway.