> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vecbase.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Channels Overview

> Connect your agent to messaging platforms

# Channels

Channels let your Vecbase agent communicate through messaging platforms. Users can chat with the agent directly in Telegram, Feishu, Discord, or Slack — the agent responds automatically.

## How It Works

1. You connect a messaging platform to your agent (one-time setup)
2. Users send messages to the bot on that platform
3. Your agent reads the message, thinks, and responds automatically
4. The response appears directly in the chat

## Supported Platforms

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Telegram" icon="paper-plane" href="/v1/agents/telegram">
    Connect via BotFather bot token
  </Card>

  <Card title="Feishu" icon="comment-dots" href="/v1/agents/feishu">
    Connect via Open Platform app credentials
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discord" icon="discord" href="/v1/agents/discord">
    Connect via Developer Portal bot token
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slack" icon="slack" href="/v1/agents/slack">
    Connect via Slack API bot + app tokens
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Adding a Channel

1. Open your agent and tap **Settings**
2. Click the **Channels** tab
3. Click **Add Channel** next to the platform you want
4. Follow the platform-specific setup guide
5. Enter your credentials and click **Create**

The channel will connect automatically. You'll see the status change to **Connected**.

## What Your Agent Can Do Through Channels

| Feature                  | Description                                           |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Text replies**         | Responds to messages automatically                    |
| **Send & receive files** | Share documents, images, and other files              |
| **@Mentions**            | Mention specific users in group chats                 |
| **Group chats**          | Participate in group conversations                    |
| **Multi-channel**        | Connect multiple platforms to the same agent          |
| **Feishu Docs**          | Create and edit Feishu documents, wikis, and bitables |

<Info>
  Your agent handles all the technical details automatically. Just connect the channel and start chatting!
</Info>