Workflow Operator (Chat Bot)
Workflow Operator is Dagu's persistent chatbot/operator layer for Slack, Telegram, and Discord. These bots act as connectors that map conversations in those platforms to agent sessions, forward messages in both directions, and keep follow-up in the same context.
Only one messaging connector can be active at a time. Technically this is configured via bots.provider in the config file or the DAGU_BOTS_PROVIDER environment variable.
Prerequisite
Configure the AI agent first. Go to Agent Settings (/agent-settings) in the Web UI and set your model, tool policy, and related defaults. Start with Agent Settings, then use Models & Providers and Tool Permissions & Bash Policy as needed.
Available Platforms
| Platform | Connection | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram | Long polling | Use Workflow Operator from Telegram chat, receive notifications, and continue follow-up in the same conversation |
| Slack | Socket Mode (WebSocket) | Use Workflow Operator from Slack channels and threads for operational follow-up without leaving chat |
| Discord | Gateway (WebSocket) | Use Workflow Operator from Discord channels and DMs with button-driven prompts and inline notifications |
Relationship to AI Agent
Workflow Operator is built on top of the same built-in AI agent used in the Web UI.
That means:
- The agent must be enabled first
- A working default model must exist
- Tool permissions and bash policy still apply
- Provider-specific model issues such as local-model endpoint configuration still matter
Start with Agent Settings, then return here to configure Slack, Telegram, or Discord.