# Introduction

Claude Code Channels is quickly becoming a practical alternative to OpenClaw for people who want to connect Claude to chat platforms without setting up a heavier agent framework. It is simpler to get running, works with a Claude subscription out of the box, and gives you a straightforward way to interact with a local Claude Code session through Discord.

In this article, you will learn how to set up Claude Code Channels locally and connect it to your Discord server. The key thing to understand from the start is that this setup depends on a live local Claude Code session.…