# Overview

Genie connects to the platforms you already use, extending your environment beyond the browser. Through integrations, you can interact with your server, AI, and workspace from messaging apps and connected devices.

All integrations operate on the same underlying system. There is no separation between what you do in the browser and what you do through an external platform.

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## Available Integrations

### Telegram

Telegram provides the fastest way to connect Genie to your phone. Once linked, you can message your AI assistant, receive real-time responses, and interact with your environment from anywhere.

You can use the official Genie bot for instant setup or create a custom bot through BotFather for more control over the experience.

Telegram is ideal for personal use, quick checks, and mobile-first workflows.

### Discord

Discord integration allows you to bring Genie into a team server. Multiple members can interact with the AI in shared or private channels.

Setup involves creating a custom bot through the Discord Developer Portal and connecting it to your Genie account.

Discord is best suited for team collaboration, shared AI access, and organized conversation threads.

### Slack

Slack integration lets you bring Genie into your team's workspace. Connect a bot to any channel or use direct messages to interact with the AI assistant.

Setup involves creating a Slack app from a pre-built manifest, generating tokens, and pairing your account through a simple approval flow.

Slack is best suited for team collaboration, channel-organized workflows, and environments where Slack is the primary communication tool.

### WhatsApp

WhatsApp integration is currently in development and will be available in a future update.

### Gateway Devices

Gateway devices allow you to connect physical hardware — phones, laptops, or local machines — directly to your Genie server.

This enables hybrid workflows where local and cloud environments work together. You can sync files, run local commands through Genie, and tunnel local services to your cloud server.

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## How Integrations Work

When you send a message through any connected platform:

1. The message is routed securely through the Genie Gateway
2. Your AI processes it with full awareness of your server context
3. A response is returned instantly to the platform you are using

This means you can ask about your files, reference your workspace, and continue your workflow — regardless of where the interaction originates.

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## Access Control

You control who can interact with your AI through connected platforms.

When someone sends a message to your bot, their request appears in your settings for approval. Only authorized users can access your environment through integrations.

This is important because your AI has context-level access to your server and workspace.

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## Cross-Platform Consistency

All integrations share the same environment, context, and AI capabilities.

A conversation started in the browser can be continued on Telegram. A question asked on Discord uses the same server context. Files referenced by the AI are the same files on your server.

There is no fragmentation across platforms. Everything stays connected.

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## Credits and Integrations

AI interactions through external platforms consume credits, just like interactions in the browser. Each response counts toward your daily allocation.

If you rely heavily on messaging integrations, ensure your plan provides enough credits for your usage pattern.