Overview

This guide shows you how to connect AWS Bedrock to Matrix using OpenClaw. You'll configure the messaging channel, set up AI provider authentication, and deploy your assistant.

Matrix Capabilities

Direct messages
Group chats
Media support
Reactions
Thread support

AWS Bedrock Features

Enterprise security
AWS integration
Multiple providers
Compliance certifications

Step 1: Configure Matrix

Create a Matrix account on your preferred homeserver
Generate an access token
Configure matrix in openclaw.json
Start the gateway
Invite the bot to rooms

Step 2: Configure AWS Bedrock

AWS credentials or bearer token

Configure AWS CLI with credentials
Enable Bedrock in your AWS region
Request model access in AWS console
Set AWS_PROFILE or credentials in OpenClaw

Step 3: Combined Configuration

Add both configurations to your openclaw.json:

{
  "agents": {
    "defaults": {
      "model": {
        "primary": "bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-sonnet"
      }
    }
  },
  "models": {
    "providers": {
      "bedrock": {
  "models": {
    "providers": {
      "bedrock": {
        "region": "us-east-1",
        "profile": "default"
      }
    }
  },
  "channels": {
    "matrix": {
      "homeserver": "https://matrix.org",
      "accessToken": "${MATRIX_ACCESS_TOKEN}",
      "userId": "@mybot:matrix.org"
    }
  }
}
}

Step 4: Start and Test

# Start the gateway
openclaw gateway start

# Check connection status
openclaw status

# View real-time logs
openclaw logs --follow

Access Control

Matrix supports the following access control policies:

DM Policies

Policy	Description
`allowlist`	Only senders in allowFrom list are processed
`pairing`	Unknown senders receive a pairing code; admin must approve
`open`	All DMs are processed (requires allowFrom: ["*"])