Claude Code in Your Favorite Messenger: A Complete Setup Guide

If you've been using Claude Code but find the terminal workflow limiting, there's a game-changer you should know about. Developer op7418 created Claude-to-IM-skill - an open-source bridge that connects Claude Code and Codex to Telegram, Discord, and Feishu/Lark.

Why This Matters

Let's be honest: not everyone wants to live in the terminal. Sometimes you just want to message an AI assistant from your phone while commuting, or discuss code with your team in Discord without switching contexts.
Claude-to-IM-skill makes this possible. You write a prompt in Telegram or Discord, and Claude Code executes it on your server. No GUI apps to install, no complex setups - just a webhook and your own hosting.

Key Features

• Multi-platform support: Telegram, Discord, Feishu/Lark
• Both Claude Code versions: Works with Sonnet 4 and Haiku
• Self-hosted: Your code never leaves your infrastructure
• Quick setup: 15 minutes from start to finish
• Open-source: Fork and customize as needed ## Setup Walkthrough
• Clone the repository
• Configure your webhook URL in your messaging platform
• Set up your Claude Code API credentials
• Deploy to your server (Docker, manual, whatever works)
• Start chatting with Claude Code ## The Trade-off This isn't a SaaS product. You'll need to host it yourself, which means managing a server. But for developers who value privacy and control, that's actually a feature - not a bug. Your code stays on your infrastructure, no third-party data handling. ## Real-world Use Case Imagine you're in a Discord call with your team. Someone asks "can we parse this CSV file?" Instead of opening a terminal, switching contexts, and running Claude Code locally, you just type the prompt in chat. The AI responds with code. Screen share, done. That's the workflow this bridge enables. ## Conclusion If you're already using Claude Code and want a more convenient interface - or need to collaborate with non-technical teammates who prefer chat - this is worth exploring. It's not for everyone (self-hosting isn't for the faint of heart), but for developers who want full control, it's a solid addition to your toolkit. Check out the repo: https://github.com/op7418/Claude-to-IM-skill