---
title: QQ Bot
description: Connect CowAgent to QQ Bot (WebSocket long connection)
---

> Connect CowAgent via QQ Open Platform's bot API, supporting QQ direct messages, group chats (@bot), guild channel messages, and guild DMs. No public IP required — uses WebSocket long connection.

<Note>
  QQ Bot is created through the QQ Open Platform. It uses WebSocket long connection to receive messages and OpenAPI to send messages. No public IP or domain is required.
</Note>

## 1. Create a QQ Bot

> Visit the [QQ Open Platform](https://q.qq.com), sign in with QQ. If you haven't registered, please complete [account registration](https://q.qq.com/#/register) first.

1.Go to the [QQ Open Platform - Bot List](https://q.qq.com/#/apps), and click **Create Bot**:

<img src="https://cdn.link-ai.tech/doc/20260317162900.png" width="800"/>

2.Fill in the bot name, avatar, and other basic information to complete the creation:

<img src="https://cdn.link-ai.tech/doc/20260317163005.png" width="800"/>

3.Enter the bot configuration page, go to **Development Management**, and complete the following steps:

  - Copy and save the **AppID** (Bot ID)
  - Generate and save the **AppSecret** (Bot Secret)

<img src="https://cdn.link-ai.tech/doc/20260317164955.png" width="800"/>

## 2. Configuration and Running

### Option A: Web Console

Start the program and open the Web console (local access: http://127.0.0.1:9899/). Go to the **Channels** tab, click **Connect Channel**, select **QQ Bot**, fill in the AppID and AppSecret from the previous step, and click Connect.

<img src="https://cdn.link-ai.tech/doc/20260317165425.png" width="800"/>

### Option B: Config File

Add the following to your `config.json`:

```json
{
  "channel_type": "qq",
  "qq_app_id": "YOUR_APP_ID",
  "qq_app_secret": "YOUR_APP_SECRET"
}
```

| Parameter | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `qq_app_id` | AppID of the QQ Bot, found in Development Management on the open platform |
| `qq_app_secret` | AppSecret of the QQ Bot, found in Development Management on the open platform |

After configuration, start the program. The log message `[QQ] ✅ Connected successfully` indicates a successful connection.


## 3. Usage

In the QQ Open Platform, go to **Management → Usage Scope & Members**, scan the "Add to group and message list" QR code with your QQ client to start chatting with the bot:

<img src="https://cdn.link-ai.tech/doc/20260317165947.png" width="800"/>

Chat example:
<img src="https://cdn.link-ai.tech/doc/20260317171508.png" width="800"/>

## 4. Supported Features

> Note: To use the QQ bot in group chats and guild channels, you need to complete the publishing review and configure usage scope permissions.

| Feature | Status |
| --- | --- |
| QQ Direct Messages | ✅ |
| QQ Group Chat (@bot) | ✅ |
| Guild Channel (@bot) | ✅ |
| Guild DM | ✅ |
| Text Messages | ✅ Send & Receive |
| Image Messages | ✅ Send & Receive (group & direct) |
| File Messages | ✅ Send (group & direct) |
| Scheduled Tasks | ✅ Active push (4 per user per month) |


## 5. Notes

- **Passive message limits**: QQ direct message replies are valid for 60 minutes (max 5 replies per message); group chat replies are valid for 5 minutes.
- **Active message limits**: Both direct and group chats have a monthly limit of 4 active messages. Keep this in mind when using the scheduled tasks feature.
- **Event permissions**: By default, `GROUP_AND_C2C_EVENT` (QQ group/direct) and `PUBLIC_GUILD_MESSAGES` (guild public messages) are subscribed. Apply for additional permissions on the open platform if needed.