Anthropic Launches Claude Code Channels: Control Local Coding Sessions via Telegram and Discord

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Anthropic shipped Claude Code Channels on March 20, 2026 as a research preview (requires v2.1.80+), letting you send messages from Telegram or Discord that Claude Code picks up on your local machine, executes, and replies through the same chat app. Built on MCP architecture with sender allow-lists and admin channel controls. Direct counter to OpenClaw's messaging ecosystem advantages.