openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Telegram DM sends silent reply messages like 'No further word from me' after update to 2026.4.23 [1 participants]

TL;DR

Downgrade to OpenClaw version 2026.4.14 to potentially resolve the issue of synthetic user-facing bubbles being emitted when there's no visible final reply.

Guidance

• Verify that the issue is indeed caused by the update to OpenClaw 2026.4.23 by checking if the problem persists when downgrading to the previous version.
• Review the release notes for OpenClaw 2026.4.23 to see if there are any known issues or changes related to Telegram direct-message handling.
• Check if issue #70628 provides any additional insights or workarounds that could be applied to this problem.
• Test the bot's behavior with different models or channels to determine if the issue is specific to the minimax/MiniMax-M2.7 model or Telegram direct messages.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not imply a specific code-related fix.

Notes

The solution is based on the information provided and may not be applicable if other factors are contributing to the issue. Further investigation into the changes made in OpenClaw 2026.4.23 may be necessary to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Downgrade to OpenClaw version 2026.4.14, as it is the last known working version before the issue started occurring.