Matrix
Connect OpenClaw to the Matrix decentralized communication protocol — chat with your AI assistant through any Matrix client.
Install
openclaw plugins install openclaw:matrix The Matrix plugin brings OpenClaw to the decentralized, federated Matrix communication protocol. Users on Element, Cinny, FluffyChat, or any Matrix-compatible client can interact with your OpenClaw agent directly in rooms or via direct message, without centralised infrastructure.
End-to-end encryption support means private Matrix rooms remain private even with the AI agent present. Federation compatibility lets your OpenClaw agent participate in rooms hosted on different Matrix homeservers. With 361,759 stars it is the top decentralized messaging integration in the OpenClaw ecosystem.
Features
Any Matrix client
Works with Element, Cinny, FluffyChat and any Matrix-compatible client.
Room support
Join and respond in Matrix rooms, not just DMs.
E2E encryption
Supports end-to-end encrypted Matrix rooms for private agent conversations.
Common Use Cases
- Privacy-first AI assistant on self-hosted Matrix
- OpenClaw in open-source communities on Matrix
- Federated team AI assistant