What's new in OpenClaw May 2026?

File transfer plugin, WhatsApp Channel/Newsletter support, Gemini voice bridge with Twilio dial-in, and cross-platform progress-draft consistency.

Does OpenClaw support WhatsApp now?

Yes — May 2026 releases add WhatsApp Channel and Newsletter targets for explicit outbound delivery.

What is the OpenClaw file transfer plugin?

A bundled plugin adding file_fetch, dir_list, dir_fetch, and file_write so paired nodes can move real files instead of shell-only workarounds.

What is the Gemini voice bridge in OpenClaw?

Twilio dial-in joins now speak through the realtime Gemini voice bridge with paced audio streaming and backpressure-aware buffering.

Which OpenClaw version has file transfer?

The file transfer plugin was introduced in OpenClaw v2026.5.x releases (May 2026).

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OpenClaw May 2026 Updates: File Transfer Plugin, WhatsApp Channel, Voice Bridge

May 2026 OpenClaw releases (v2026.5.1-5.4) add file transfer plugin, WhatsApp Channel/Newsletter targets, Twilio dial-in via Gemini voice bridge with backpressure-aware buffering.

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