Descriptions:
Claude Code version 2.1.8 ships a new “channels” feature that lets developers control a running Claude Code session remotely via Telegram or Discord — and this video walks through the full setup end-to-end.
Host Bart Slodyczka covers the key prerequisites: updating to Claude Code 2.1.8 or later, authenticating via claude.ai OAuth (API key auth is explicitly not supported), and adjusting permissions manually for Team and Enterprise accounts. The Telegram setup involves creating a bot through BotFather, installing the Claude channels plugin inside a Claude session, configuring the bot token, and pairing the session using a one-time code. A real bug encountered during the walkthrough — where the plugin wasn’t recognized until the session was fully restarted — is shown and resolved live. The Discord path follows a similar pattern through the Discord Developer Portal, requiring the Message Content Intent to be enabled before generating a bot token.
A notable detail covered is session isolation: messages sent from Telegram appear in the Claude Code terminal, but messages typed directly in the terminal do not route back to Telegram. The video also demonstrates how to lock down channel access to a personal allowlist, preventing unauthorized users from interacting with your local Claude session. Useful for developers who want to kick off long-running agentic tasks from their phone while away from their desk.
📺 Source: Bart Slodyczka · Published March 20, 2026
🏷️ Format: Tutorial Demo
