How to set up the OpenClaw voice call plugin (@openclaw/voice-call)?

To set up the @openclaw/voice-call plugin for OpenClaw, follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

Node.js installed (preferably the latest LTS version).
A working OpenClaw instance (self-hosted or otherwise).
Basic knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and environment configuration.

Step 1: Install OpenClaw

If you haven't already installed OpenClaw, clone the repository and install its dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/open-claw/openclaw.git
cd openclaw
npm install

Step 2: Install the Voice Call Plugin

Navigate to your OpenClaw project directory and install the @openclaw/voice-call plugin using npm:

npm install @openclaw/voice-call

This will add the voice call functionality to your OpenClaw instance.

Step 3: Configure the Plugin

After installing the plugin, you need to enable and configure it. This is typically done by modifying the OpenClaw configuration file (often named config.json, config.ts, or similar depending on your setup).

Add or update the plugins section to include @openclaw/voice-call. Here's an example configuration snippet:

{
  "plugins": [
    "@openclaw/voice-call"
  ],
  "voiceCall": {
    "enabled": true,
    "provider": "your-voice-provider", // Replace with actual provider if required
    "apiKey": "your-api-key",         // If the plugin requires an API key
    "otherSettings": {}               // Include any other plugin-specific options
  }
}

⚠️ Note: The exact configuration keys may vary based on the plugin’s version and documentation. Check the plugin’s README or source code (usually in the src/ or docs/ folder inside the plugin directory) for the most accurate and detailed options.

Step 4: Restart OpenClaw

Once the plugin is installed and configured, restart your OpenClaw server to apply the changes:

npm run start

or, if you are using a process manager like PM2:

pm2 restart openclaw

Step 5: Test the Voice Call Feature

After the server has restarted, access your OpenClaw interface (usually via localhost or your deployed URL), and test the voice call functionality as provided by the plugin. This might involve initiating a call from the UI or through API interactions, depending on how the plugin is designed.

Additional Notes:

Ensure that any required external services (like VoIP providers or WebRTC infrastructure) are accessible and properly configured.
If the plugin requires permissions or tokens (e.g., from a telephony API), make sure those are correctly set in your environment variables or config files.
Some plugins may require compilation or building. Check if there are additional build steps mentioned in the plugin’s documentation (e.g., running npm run build in the plugin folder).

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