Claw Messenger

Claw Messenger is the lightning-fast communication layer built exclusively for AI agents. It solves a critical bottleneck: giving agents running on Linux, VPS, Docker, or any cloud server the power to send and receive messages via iMessage, RCS, and SMS instantly, without any Apple hardware. This platform is engineered for developers and teams deploying AI agents who need seamless, native messaging integration. Your agent gets its own dedicated US phone number, creating a direct line for interaction. The core value is unmatched efficiency: eliminate complex Mac-based bridges and infrastructure headaches. With Claw Messenger, you register your personal number, text your agent's line, and get instant webhook-driven replies. It delivers a fully native messaging experience with tapbacks, typing indicators, and read receipts, all while ensuring security by restricting access to only your registered numbers. It's the fastest path to putting your AI agent directly into the conversation.

Hardware-Free iMessage

Claw Messenger completely eliminates the need for physical Mac hardware. Your AI agent can leverage the iMessage protocol while running on any platform Linux, Windows, Docker, or a cloud VPS. We manage the entire iMessage backend infrastructure, delivering messages at high speed through a simple API. This removes a massive deployment barrier and slashes setup time from days to minutes.

Dedicated Agent Phone Number

Each agent subscription receives a dedicated US phone number as its communication line. You control access by registering specific sender numbers; only those authorized numbers can reach your agent. This provides a clean, secure, and identifiable channel for interactions, making the agent feel like a true contact in the user's messaging app without sharing personal numbers.

Multi-Protocol Support (iMessage/RCS/SMS)

One unified API delivers messages across three major protocols: iMessage, RCS, and SMS. The system intelligently selects the best available protocol based on the sender's device and network, ensuring maximum deliverability and a native experience for every user. This fallback logic happens automatically, guaranteeing your agent's messages are delivered fast, no matter the recipient's phone.

Full Native Messaging Experience

Go beyond basic text. Claw Messenger supports rich iMessage features like tapbacks (reactions), typing indicators, read receipts, and group message participation. This allows your AI agent to interact with human-like nuance and context within conversations, fostering more natural and engaging dialogues directly within users' existing messaging workflows.

OpenClaw Agent Integration

The primary use case is integrating a direct iMessage line for OpenClaw agents deployed on headless servers. Developers can use the native plugin for a 5-minute setup, allowing their agent to receive queries and send responses via iMessage at high speed. This transforms the agent from a terminal-based tool into an accessible, always-available contact.

Customer Support & Notification Bots

Deploy AI-powered customer support or notification agents that communicate via familiar text messages. An agent can handle FAQs, provide order updates, or send alerts directly to a customer's iMessage or SMS inbox. This leverages high-open-rate messaging channels for fast, efficient communication without building a custom app.

Personal AI Assistants

Individuals can create personal AI assistants with a permanent phone number. Use it for scheduling reminders, quick web searches, note-taking, or task management entirely through text message commands. It provides a private, instant, and hands-free way to interact with an AI, making it a seamless part of daily digital life.

Team Coordination & Alerting

Set up an AI agent as a central hub for team coordination. Team members can text a group chat including the agent to log updates, ask for information synthesis, or trigger automated workflows. The agent can also proactively send alerts and summaries via iMessage/SMS, ensuring critical information is seen quickly.

How does Claw Messenger work without a Mac?

Claw Messenger operates by managing a pool of Mac-based infrastructure in the cloud on your behalf. Your agent communicates with our secure API using a WebSocket or REST calls. We handle the connection to Apple's iMessage service, protocol translation, and message routing. You get the benefit of iMessage without the overhead of sourcing, maintaining, and securing physical Apple devices.

Can I use my own phone number for the agent?

No, the agent receives its own dedicated phone number provided by Claw Messenger. You then register your personal phone number(s) with the service to whitelist them as authorized senders. This ensures the agent's line remains secure and separate, and only your specified numbers can initiate conversations with your AI agent.

What messaging features are supported?

Claw Messenger supports core texting, along with advanced iMessage features: sending and receiving tapbacks (message reactions), displaying typing indicators, and sending read receipts. It also supports group messaging, allowing your agent to participate in conversations with multiple people. Media attachment support is typically included.

What frameworks does it integrate with?

It integrates with any framework or custom agent that can make HTTP requests. There's a native plugin for OpenClaw for fastest setup. For others like LangChain, CrewAI, or n8n, you use the provided REST API or WebSocket connection to build a custom tool. Sample cURL commands are provided for easy integration with any codebase.

Claw Messenger offers simple, tiered pricing with a 7-day free trial on every plan. All plans include access to iMessage, RCS, and SMS delivery, tapbacks, typing indicators, read receipts, and HMAC-signed webhooks. The Base plan is $5/month for 250 messages. The Growth plan is $15/month for 2,000 messages. The Plus plan is $25/month for 6,000 messages and adds priority support. The Pro plan is $50/month for 15,000 messages with priority support. For higher volumes, unlimited numbers, or dedicated infrastructure, a custom Enterprise plan is available.