OpenClaw LINE Integration
Connect OpenClaw to LINE for AI in Asia's favorite messaging app
LINE is a major messaging platform in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. Beyond chat, LINE supports payments, news, commerce, and business messaging, which makes it a practical channel for customer communication and localized operations. For businesses and developers targeting these markets, LINE integration can be a high-leverage distribution surface.
OpenClaw brings conversational AI to LINE without forcing your team into a vendor-locked automation stack. You can keep prompts, routing rules, and model choices under your control while still meeting users inside a familiar messaging app.
This setup is especially useful for support queues, content distribution, lead capture, and lightweight transactional workflows where the team wants a local-first assistant behind the scenes.
Key Features
Rich Message Templates
Send beautifully formatted messages with images, buttons, carousels, and custom layouts using LINE's rich message API.
Quick Reply Buttons
Add quick reply suggestions that users can tap for common responses or navigation.
Flex Messages
Create custom card layouts with flexible grids, images, and interactive elements for rich user experiences.
LINE Pay Integration
Accept payments directly in LINE for e-commerce, ticketing, and donation use cases.
Friend Management
Detect when users add or block your bot to trigger onboarding or offboarding flows.
Broadcast Messages
Send promotional messages to all your bot's friends (subject to LINE's pricing for broadcasts).
Setup Guide
Create LINE Messaging API channel
Go to LINE Developers → Create Provider → Create Messaging API channel
Get Channel Access Token
In your channel settings → Messaging API tab → Issue Channel Access Token
Get Channel Secret
In your channel settings → Basic settings tab → Copy Channel Secret
Install OpenClaw and the LINE plugin
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
openclaw plugins install @openclaw/lineAdd LINE channel
openclaw channels add --channel lineSet webhook URL in LINE Console
Messaging API tab → Webhook URL → Set to https://your-domain.com/webhooks/line
Enable webhook
Toggle 'Use webhook' to enabled
Start the gateway
openclaw gatewayConfiguration Options
| Option | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| line.channelAccessToken | string | "" | Channel Access Token from LINE Developers Console |
| line.channelSecret | string | "" | Channel Secret for webhook verification |
| line.welcomeMessage | string | Hello! I'm your AI assistant. | Message sent when users first add your bot |
Use Cases
E-Commerce Customer Support
Handle order inquiries, shipping status, and product questions for Japanese and Taiwanese online retailers.
Restaurant Reservations
Automate table bookings, menu inquiries, and special requests for restaurants in LINE-dominant markets.
Event Ticketing
Sell and distribute event tickets through LINE with QR code delivery and LINE Pay integration.
Language Learning Assistant
Practice Japanese, Mandarin, or Thai with an AI tutor accessible through LINE's familiar interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LINE free for bot developers?
LINE usually offers an entry tier plus paid messaging plans, but quotas, pricing, and supported message types can change. Review the current LINE Messaging API pricing before you commit to a notification-heavy rollout.
Do I need a Japanese phone number?
No. LINE developer accounts are global. You can create a LINE Messaging API channel from anywhere. However, your target users will primarily be in Japan, Taiwan, or Thailand where LINE is popular.
Can my bot work in LINE groups?
Yes, if group support is enabled for your LINE channel and the current account settings allow group participation. Review the latest LINE channel, webhook, and group-chat settings before launch because availability can depend on account type and configuration.
How do I test my bot before going live?
LINE doesn't have a sandbox mode. Use ngrok or a similar tunneling service to expose your local OpenClaw instance for development. Once ready, deploy to a production server with a proper domain and SSL certificate.
Can I monetize my LINE bot?
Yes. You can integrate LINE Pay for payments, offer premium features, or use the bot to drive traffic to your website. However, spam bots and MLM schemes violate LINE's terms and will be banned.
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Ready to Get Started?
Install OpenClaw, review the current LINE setup flow, and connect the channel on infrastructure you control.