Claude Code: Channels
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- #Research Preview
- #Claude Code
- #Channels
- Channels are in research preview and require Claude Code v2.1.80 or later.
- Supported channels include Telegram and Discord, with a demo available via fakechat on localhost.
- Authentication requires claude.ai login; console and API key authentication is not supported.
- Team and Enterprise organizations must explicitly enable channels.
- Each channel is a plugin requiring Bun; fakechat offers a hands-on demo.
- Telegram setup involves creating a bot via BotFather and configuring the token.
- Discord setup is similar, with specific steps for bot creation and token configuration.
- Pairing involves sending a message to the bot for a pairing code, then approving it in Claude Code.
- Fakechat is a demo channel running on localhost, requiring Claude Code and Bun.
- Security includes sender allowlists; only approved IDs can push messages.
- Enterprise controls allow admins to enable channels via managed settings.
- Channels are a research preview; features may change based on feedback.
- Testing custom channels requires --dangerously-load-development-channels.
- Feedback and issues can be reported on the Claude Code GitHub repository.