Social & Conformance
OpenClaw 2026.5.19 focuses on seamless integration. Whether following you across Discord channels or ensuring your system follows your own defined policies, this update makes your agent more capable and reliable.
Discord: Intelligent Voice Handoff
Discord voice interactions are now more fluid. Your agent can now track and follow specific users across the server.
- User Following: Voice sessions follow configured users into different voice channels automatically.
- Handoff Logic: Smoother transitions when switching channels during a live session.
- Channel Checks: Respects allowed-channel configurations to prevent unauthorized access.
Personalized Voice: Profile Context
Your agent no longer starts voice sessions as a blank slate. Realtime voice sessions are now fully aware of your persona.
- Bootstrap Files: Automatic inclusion of
IDENTITY.md,USER.md, andSOUL.md. - Instant Awareness: Your agent knows its personality and your preferences from the first second of the call.
- Opt-out: Can be disabled via
voice.realtime.bootstrapContextFiles: []if you prefer an isolated session.
The Policy Plugin
Maintain the health of your OpenClaw installation with the new built-in Policy plugin.
- Conformance Checks: Automatically scans channels and workspace for configuration errors.
- Linting: Identifies potential issues before they cause failures.
- Auto-Repair: Supports opt-in workspace repairs to fix common setup problems.
New Skills & Improvements
- Meme-Maker: A new skill for generating memes using curated templates and local rendering.
- Python Debugger: Advanced debugging skill for pdb, post-mortem inspection, and remote attach.
- xAI OAuth: Device-code login support for remote and headless xAI authorization.
- Browser Dialogs: Snapshots now surface pending modal dialogs for better automation handling.
Upgrade Guide
Who should upgrade?
- Discord power users who use voice channels frequently
- Users who want a more personalized 'always-on' voice assistant
- Administrators looking for automated system health checks
How to Upgrade
Run the standard update command:
openclaw update
FAQ
What is Discord Voice Handoff?
Voice sessions can now automatically follow configured Discord users as they move between voice channels. It includes handoff logic and allowed-channel checks to ensure your agent stays where it's needed.
What does 'Profile Context' mean for Voice?
Realtime voice sessions now include your IDENTITY.md, USER.md, and SOUL.md profile files by default. This gives your agent immediate awareness of who it is and who it's talking to during voice calls.
How does the Policy plugin work?
The new Policy plugin performs automated conformance checks on your channels and workspace. It can identify lint findings and even perform opt-in repairs to keep your setup healthy.
How do I upgrade to 2026.5.19?
Run 'openclaw update' in your terminal. As always, ensure you have a backup of your configuration before performing major updates.
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