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Description
Install OpenClaw's official WeChat plugin and complete account pairing via QR code scan. Triggers when the user says "install WeChat plugin", "connect WeChat...
Usage Guidance
Install only if you trust this publisher and the npm package it pulls at runtime. Before use, understand that it can install external code, contact WeChat APIs, write a WeChat bot token under ~/.openclaw, enable an OpenClaw channel, update an allowlist, and restart the gateway. Prefer a version-pinned installer, close the local server after pairing, and know how to revoke or delete the stored token.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: wechat
Version: 2.1.0
The skill automates the installation of a WeChat plugin by executing remote code via 'npx -y @tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin-cli@latest install' and starting a local HTTP server on port 8765 to facilitate a QR code login flow. While these actions are consistent with the stated purpose, the combination of remote package execution, local service hosting, and explicit instructions in SKILL.md to ignore security warnings regarding 'dangerous code patterns' (environment variable access and network communication) presents a significant security risk. The script also modifies local configuration files and restarts the OpenClaw gateway, which are high-privilege operations.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Installing a WeChat plugin, showing a QR pairing page, polling WeChat status, saving the paired account, enabling the channel, and restarting the gateway are coherent with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
The documentation discloses many side effects, but trigger wording is broad and the flow lacks an explicit confirmation step before installation, credential persistence, config mutation, and gateway restart.
Install Mechanism
If the plugin is missing, the script automatically runs an unpinned remote npm installer using npx with @latest, so the installed code can change outside this reviewed artifact.
Credentials
The local HTTP server listens on port 8765, exposes status with wildcard CORS, serves broad files from /tmp, and the status file can temporarily contain QR/session identifiers and a bot token after confirmation.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill writes the WeChat bot token to ~/.openclaw, updates OpenClaw channel settings and allowlists, and starts a detached shell-based gateway restart; these are purpose-related but high-impact and not tightly contained.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install wechat - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/wechat - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.1.0
Wechat Connect 2.1.0 introduces automated plugin installation for a smoother user experience.
- The skill now automatically installs the @tencent-weixin/openclaw-weixin plugin if it is not already present; manual terminal steps are no longer required.
- Updated documentation to reflect the new auto-installation process and adjusted dependency installation notes.
- No code changes detected in this release.
v2.0.2
- Gateway now automatically restarts after account connection—no manual action required.
- Success popup remains visible; you can use WeChat immediately after the restart.
- Minor documentation updates and process clarifications.
v2.0.1
Major update: Skill reworked from local data reading to guided WeChat plugin installation and pairing.
- New function: Guides users to install and connect the official OpenClaw WeChat plugin via QR code, with no command-line steps required.
- Added visual step-by-step instructions (assets/001.png–004.png) shown through a local HTTP interface.
- Automated QR code retrieval, state polling, and account configuration.
- Includes browser-based user guidance, real-time feedback, and automatic account saving.
- Old script and documentation for local SQLite reading removed.
v1.0.2
WeChat Local Data Reader - Initial Release
- Allows read-only access to local WeChat data via SQLite.
- List contacts, chat sessions, search messages, and view favorites.
- Supports macOS (auto path) and Windows (custom path).
- No data is modified; privacy controls and disk access requirements noted.
- Full documentation included for usage and troubleshooting.
v1.0.0
Initial release — securely read local WeChat data from SQLite databases.
- List contacts, chat sessions, and favorites from desktop WeChat databases (macOS/Windows).
- Search messages by keyword.
- View summary statistics (number of contacts, chats, messages, favorites).
- Read-only: no data is modified; full disk access permissions required.
- Custom data path support for non-standard installations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wechat Connect?
Install OpenClaw's official WeChat plugin and complete account pairing via QR code scan. Triggers when the user says "install WeChat plugin", "connect WeChat... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 9529 downloads so far.
How do I install Wechat Connect?
Run "/install wechat" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Wechat Connect free?
Yes, Wechat Connect is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Wechat Connect support?
Wechat Connect is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Wechat Connect?
It is built and maintained by yishan (@manifoldor); the current version is v2.1.0.
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