> **Warning:** This Epic's description is a mirror of the [Selora Homes Roadmap](https://selorahomes.com/docs/roadmap/selora-ai-embedded-chat/) documentation. **Do not edit this description directly in GitLab.** ## Overview Integrate a lightweight chat interface directly into Selora AI for users who do not have a full OpenClaw instance installed. This feature provides a secure, streamlined messaging bridge, exploring lightweight alternatives (like ZeroClaw) to provide core connectivity without the overhead of a full stack. ## Customer value - **Accessibility**: Users without complex OpenClaw setups can now interact with Selora AI via familiar channels like Telegram. - **Efficiency**: Focus on a lightweight footprint, perfect for embedded environments. - **Flexibility**: Advanced users retain the ability to connect their existing OpenClaw instances for full feature parity. ## Scope (first iterations) - **Telegram Integration**: Initial launch with full Telegram bot support for Selora AI interactions. - **Lightweight Messaging Engine**: Implementation of a secure messaging backbone; currently exploring ZeroClaw as a primary candidate. - **Channel Expansion**: Planned support for WhatsApp and other popular messaging platforms. - **External Connection**: Interface for advanced users to link their own OpenClaw instances. ## Architecture (directional) - Selora AI acts as the orchestration layer. - A lightweight messaging bridge handles communication between Selora AI and external chat APIs. - Modular channel connectors (Telegram first, followed by others). - Secure credential storage for chat tokens and API keys. ## Open questions and risks - **Engine Selection**: Finalizing the lightweight engine (ZeroClaw vs. alternatives) based on security and performance audits. - **Feature Parity**: Determining the exact subset of features to include in the lightweight implementation. - **UI/UX**: Designing a seamless transition between the built-in web chat and external messaging channels. ## Related - **Selora Smart Agent**: [Docs](https://selorahomes.com/docs/roadmap/selora-smart-agent/)