WeChat 8.0.70 AI Agent Integration Guide | Generated by AI
You’re exactly right—it’s a grayscale (partial) release. WeChat 8.0.70 (released around March 21, 2026) is a critical version because it officially introduces the native entry point for AI agents like OpenClaw.
Here is the breakdown of the situation and what you should do:
1. The “ClawBot” Native Plugin
Tencent has added a hidden menu in this version specifically for OpenClaw. If you have 8.0.70, you should check for the native toggle:
- Go to Me (我) > Settings (设置) > General (通用) > Plugins (辅助功能).
- Look for ClawBot (龙虾机器人).
- If it’s there, enable it. This is the “official” way to link your local OpenClaw gateway without using third-party web-bridge hacks that risk account bans.
2. Why the “Upgrade” Pop-up?
Since 8.0.70 is currently in a “Gray Release” (灰度测试), the WeChat server might still push upgrade notifications to “stabilize” the version or move you to the full public build.
- If you are on iOS: 8.0.70 is the stable target. If it keeps asking to upgrade, it might be a minor build patch (e.g., 8.0.70.xx).
- If you are on Android: This version is rolling out slower. If you manually installed an APK, the official store (Play Store/Tencent App Gem) might be trying to “revert” you to the last fully verified public version (like 8.0.69).
3. Connection Issues (The “Half-Open” State)
If the plugin is installed on your OpenClaw (the “Lobster” side) but WeChat isn’t responding:
- Version Mismatch: The OpenClaw WeChat CLI requires the protocol hooks found specifically in 8.0.70. If your WeChat “downgrades” or stays on 8.0.69, the message-sending function will fail.
- Login Verification: Even if the plugin shows up, Tencent sometimes restricts the “Agent” features to users in certain regions (Guangzhou and Shenzhen users usually get it first).
What to do next?
- Check for the Plugin: Look in
Settings > Pluginsfor ClawBot. If it’s missing, the “Upgrade” pop-up is likely trying to give you the version that actually has the server-side permission turned on. - Force Refresh: Kill the WeChat app completely and restart it while your OpenClaw gateway is running. Sometimes the “ClawBot” entry only appears after the app handshakes with a local gateway on the same Wi-Fi.
- Check Logs: Run
openclaw logs --channel openclaw-weixinin your terminal. If you see[Protocol Error: 403], it means your WeChat account hasn’t been “whitelisted” for the 8.0.70 AI features yet.
Would you like me to check if there is a specific configuration command to “force-trigger” the ClawBot menu on your version?