messaging

# Set Up a Messaging Channel Guide the user through installing a messaging plugin so they can reach this agent from their phone or desktop. **IMPORTANT — architectural limitation**: The agent CANNOT execute `/plugin marketplace add` or `/plugin install` — these are REPL-only commands. This skill SHOWS the user the exact commands to run, and guides them through the flow. ## Available platforms | # | Platform | Marketplace | Launch flag | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | **WhatsApp** ⭐ | `crisandrews/claude-whatsapp` | `--dangerously-load-development-channels` | Rich access control, voice transcription (Whisper local), Baileys (unofficial WhatsApp Web API). Not on official allowlist. | | 2 | **Telegram** | `anthropics/claude-plugins-official` | `--channels` | Official Bot API, pairing. Requires Bun + claude.ai login. | | 3 | **Discord** | `anthropics/claude-plugins-official` | `--channels` | Official Bot API, requires bot creation + Message Content Intent. | | 4 | **iMessage** | `anthropics/claude-plugins-official` | `--channels` | macOS only. Reads chat.db directly, no token. Needs Full Disk Access. | | 5 | **Fakechat** (demo) | `anthropics/claude-plugins-official` | `--channels` | Localhost UI for testing the channel flow. No real platform. | **Note**: Slack is NOT a channel plugin. See [Claude in Slack](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/slack) for the different integration model. **Prerequisites for official channels** (Telegram/Discord/iMessage/Fakechat): - Claude Co...