Quick Summary
Discord
Discord bot with slash commands and threads
- Slash commands
- Button interactions
- Autocomplete
Nostr
Decentralized Nostr protocol support
- Decentralized
- Censorship-resistant
- Public notes
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Discord | Nostr |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Messages | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Group Chats | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Media Messages | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Voice Messages | — No | — No |
| Reactions | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Thread Support | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Native Commands | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Text Limit | 2000 chars | 4096 chars |
| Protocol | discord.js via @buape/carbon | nostr-tools |
Access Control Policies
Discord
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Nostr
DM Policies
allowlistopen
Group Policies
open
Best Use Cases
Choose Discord for:
- Community AI assistant
- Gaming server bot
- Developer team helper
- Support communities
Choose Nostr for:
- Decentralized AI
- Public bot
- Crypto community
Use with AI Providers
Both channels work with all OpenClaw AI providers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for AI assistants, Discord or Nostr?
Both work well with OpenClaw. Discord is better for community ai assistant, while Nostr excels at decentralized ai. Consider your audience and feature requirements.
Can I use both Discord and Nostr with OpenClaw?
Yes! OpenClaw supports multiple channels simultaneously. You can connect the same AI assistant to both Discord and Nostr, allowing users to interact through their preferred platform.
Which has better group chat support?
Discord supports group chats, while Nostr does not.