Why does OpenClaw v2026.4.7 break Telegram on upgrade?

The v2026.4.7 npm bundle is missing src/channel.setup.js for the Telegram extension. The packaging step that copies this file was skipped or the path reference was not updated after a refactor, causing config validation to fail on startup.

Why does OpenClaw v2026.4.7 reject Matrix dm.policy trusted?

v2026.4.7 changed the valid enum values for channels.matrix.dm.policy without documenting it as a breaking change. The value 'trusted' that worked for months is no longer accepted, and openclaw doctor --fix cannot migrate it.

How to fix OpenClaw v2026.4.7 Telegram and Matrix upgrade errors?

For Matrix, manually change channels.matrix.dm.policy from 'trusted' to 'pairing' or 'allowlist' in your config. For Telegram, wait for v2026.4.9 which fixes the packaging issue. Alternatively, pin to v2026.4.5 until patches ship.

Does openclaw doctor fix v2026.4.7 breaking changes?

No. In v2026.4.7, openclaw doctor --fix only re-reports the validation error without migrating the config. This was fixed in v2026.4.9 which added proper migration of legacy Matrix DM policies.

Are v2026.4.7 breaking changes documented in release notes?

No. The v2026.4.7 release notes do not contain a Breaking section and make no mention of the Matrix enum change or the Telegram packaging regression. Both issues cause the gateway to hard-fail on startup.

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v2026.4.7 Stealth Breaking Changes: Telegram and Matrix Channels Broken on Upgrade With No Doctor Migration

Upgrading to OpenClaw v2026.4.7 silently breaks both Telegram and Matrix channels. Telegram fails because src/channel.setup.js is missing from the npm bundle. Matrix fails because channels.matrix.dm.policy trusted is rejected with no migration path. Neither issue is documented in release notes. openclaw doctor --fix does not resolve either issue.

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