Claude Code Channels: Setup & What You Should Know

Anthropic just released Claude Code Channels — a research preview feature that lets you talk to Claude Code from Telegram and Discord, not just the Claude app. It's yet another OpenClaw-like feature shipped natively, and I wanted to see how it actually holds up. In this video, I walk you through the full setup and give you an honest look at where it works and where it doesn't. I cover how it compares to Remote Control and Dispatch, why you'll probably need YOLO mode to make it useful, and how it stacks up against OpenClaw's approach. Short answer: one step closer, but not there yet. ⌚ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - What Are Claude Code Channels? 0:20 - Remote Control vs. Dispatch vs. Channels 0:56 - Setup: Requirements & Plugin Install 1:38 - Creating Your Telegram Bot (BotFather) 2:08 - Pairing with Claude Code 3:08 - The Permission Problem 3:34 - Why You'll Need YOLO Mode 4:08 - Voice Notes Don't Work Yet 4:54 - Proactive Messaging Bug/Workaround 5:40 - The Two-Instance Conflict 6:10 - Final Thoughts 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: Claude Code Channels Docs → https://code.claude.com/docs/en/channels#telegram Telegram Plugin README → https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/blob/main/external_plugins/telegram/README.md Book a call with me → https://yedatechs.com/#discovery-call Sponsorship inquiries → [email protected] #ClaudeCode #Anthropic #Telegram #OpenClaw #AIAgents #ClaudeChannels