# Bot accounts

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Both bots and agents can be controlled directly through Jami's peer-to-peer network.
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## What is a Bot Account?

A bot account is a Jami account that can be controlled by external applications or scripts using an API token. Its profile contains markers identifying it as a bot and indicating which account controls it.

API access and bot accounts are currently supported only on the desktop version of Jami (Linux, macOS, and Windows).

## Requirements

- Jami desktop version (Linux, macOS, or Windows).
- An existing Jami account.
- OpenClaw installed (only required when using the OpenClaw plugin).

## Creating a Bot Account

In Jami, open **Settings** → **App Access**. Click **Create Bot** to launch the bot creation wizard. You can optionally choose a profile name for your bot.

## Your Bot's API Token

After configuring your bot's profile, Jami displays the API token. Copy and store the token securely. It is displayed only once.

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:alt: Keep your API token secure. Anyone with access to this token can control your bot account.
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**Never** share your bot's API token!
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After creating your bot, you can add it as a contact in your Jami account.

## Interacting with Your Bot

Search for your bot's JamiID, available from the **App Access** page, and add it as a contact. The contact request is accepted automatically within a few seconds.

## Bot plugin

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