chore: bump 2026.1.24

## What
Add emoji reactions guidance to the default AGENTS.md template.

## Why  
Reactions are a natural, human-like way to acknowledge messages without cluttering chat. This should be default behavior.

## Testing
- Tested locally on Discord DM ✅
- Tested locally on Discord guild channel ✅

## AI-Assisted
This change was drafted with help from my Clawdbot instance (Clawd 🦞). 
We tested the behavior together before submitting.

AGENTS.md

@@ -106,6 +106,7 @@
 ## Agent-Specific Notes
 - Vocabulary: "makeup" = "mac app".
 - Never edit `node_modules` (global/Homebrew/npm/git installs too). Updates overwrite. Skill notes go in `tools.md` or `AGENTS.md`.
+- Signal: "update fly" => `fly ssh console -a flawd-bot -C "bash -lc 'cd /data/clawd/clawdbot && git pull --rebase origin main'"` then `fly machines restart e825232f34d058 -a flawd-bot`.
 - When working on a GitHub Issue or PR, print the full URL at the end of the task.
 - When answering questions, respond with high-confidence answers only: verify in code; do not guess.
 - Never update the Carbon dependency.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,81 +2,80 @@
 
 Docs: https://docs.clawd.bot
 
-## 2026.1.23 (Unreleased)
-
-### Highlights
-- TTS: allow model-driven TTS tags by default for expressive audio replies (laughter, singing cues, etc.).
+## 2026.1.24
 
 ### Changes
-- Gateway: add /tools/invoke HTTP endpoint for direct tool calls and document it. (#1575) Thanks @vignesh07.
-- Agents: keep system prompt time zone-only and move current time to `session_status` for better cache hits.
-- Agents: remove redundant bash tool alias from tool registration/display. (#1571) Thanks @Takhoffman.
-- Browser: add node-host proxy auto-routing for remote gateways (configurable per gateway/node).
-- Heartbeat: add per-channel visibility controls (OK/alerts/indicator). (#1452) Thanks @dlauer.
-- Plugins: add optional llm-task JSON-only tool for workflows. (#1498) Thanks @vignesh07.
-- CLI: restart the gateway by default after `clawdbot update`; add `--no-restart` to skip it.
-- CLI: add live auth probes to `clawdbot models status` for per-profile verification.
-- CLI: add `clawdbot system` for system events + heartbeat controls; remove standalone `wake`.
-- Agents: add Bedrock auto-discovery defaults + config overrides. (#1553) Thanks @fal3.
-- Docs: add cron vs heartbeat decision guide (with Lobster workflow notes). (#1533) Thanks @JustYannicc.
-- Docs: clarify HEARTBEAT.md empty file skips heartbeats, missing file still runs. (#1535) Thanks @JustYannicc.
+- Docs: expand FAQ (migration, scheduling, concurrency, model recommendations, OpenAI subscription auth, Pi sizing, hackable install, docs SSL workaround).
+- Docs: add verbose installer troubleshooting guidance.
+- Docs: update Fly.io guide notes.
+
+### Fixes
+- Web UI: hide internal `message_id` hints in chat bubbles.
+- Heartbeat: normalize target identifiers for consistent routing.
+
+## 2026.1.23-1
+
+### Fixes
+- Packaging: include dist/tts output in npm tarball (fixes missing dist/tts/tts.js).
+
+## 2026.1.23
+
+### Highlights
+- TTS: move Telegram TTS into core + enable model-driven TTS tags by default for expressive audio replies. (#1559) Thanks @Glucksberg. https://docs.clawd.bot/tts
+- Gateway: add `/tools/invoke` HTTP endpoint for direct tool calls (auth + tool policy enforced). (#1575) Thanks @vignesh07. https://docs.clawd.bot/gateway/tools-invoke-http-api
+- Heartbeat: per-channel visibility controls (OK/alerts/indicator). (#1452) Thanks @dlauer. https://docs.clawd.bot/gateway/heartbeat
+- Deploy: add Fly.io deployment support + guide. (#1570) https://docs.clawd.bot/platforms/fly
+- Channels: add Tlon/Urbit channel plugin (DMs, group mentions, thread replies). (#1544) Thanks @wca4a. https://docs.clawd.bot/channels/tlon
+
+### Changes
+- Channels: allow per-group tool allow/deny policies across built-in + plugin channels. (#1546) Thanks @adam91holt. https://docs.clawd.bot/multi-agent-sandbox-tools
+- Agents: add Bedrock auto-discovery defaults + config overrides. (#1553) Thanks @fal3. https://docs.clawd.bot/bedrock
+- CLI: add `clawdbot system` for system events + heartbeat controls; remove standalone `wake`. (commit 71203829d) https://docs.clawd.bot/cli/system
+- CLI: add live auth probes to `clawdbot models status` for per-profile verification. (commit 40181afde) https://docs.clawd.bot/cli/models
+- CLI: restart the gateway by default after `clawdbot update`; add `--no-restart` to skip it. (commit 2c85b1b40)
+- Browser: add node-host proxy auto-routing for remote gateways (configurable per gateway/node). (commit c3cb26f7c)
+- Plugins: add optional `llm-task` JSON-only tool for workflows. (#1498) Thanks @vignesh07. https://docs.clawd.bot/tools/llm-task
 - Markdown: add per-channel table conversion (bullets for Signal/WhatsApp, code blocks elsewhere). (#1495) Thanks @odysseus0.
-- Tlon: add Urbit channel plugin (DMs, group mentions, thread replies). (#1544) Thanks @wca4a.
-- Channels: allow per-group tool allow/deny policies across built-in + plugin channels. (#1546) Thanks @adam91holt.
-- TTS: move Telegram TTS into core with auto-replies, commands, and gateway methods. (#1559) Thanks @Glucksberg.
+- Agents: keep system prompt time zone-only and move current time to `session_status` for better cache hits. (commit 66eec295b)
+- Agents: remove redundant bash tool alias from tool registration/display. (#1571) Thanks @Takhoffman.
+- Docs: add cron vs heartbeat decision guide (with Lobster workflow notes). (#1533) Thanks @JustYannicc. https://docs.clawd.bot/automation/cron-vs-heartbeat
+- Docs: clarify HEARTBEAT.md empty file skips heartbeats, missing file still runs. (#1535) Thanks @JustYannicc. https://docs.clawd.bot/gateway/heartbeat
 
 ### Fixes
 - Sessions: accept non-UUID sessionIds for history/send/status while preserving agent scoping. (#1518)
-- Gateway: compare Linux process start time to avoid PID recycling lock loops; keep locks unless stale. (#1572) Thanks @steipete.
-- Messaging: mirror outbound sends into target session keys (threads + dmScope) and create session entries on send. (#1520)
-- Sessions: normalize session key casing to lowercase for consistent routing.
-- BlueBubbles: normalize group session keys for outbound mirroring. (#1520)
-- Slack: match auto-thread mirroring channel ids case-insensitively. (#1520)
-- Gateway: lowercase provided session keys when mirroring outbound sends. (#1520)
-- Skills: gate bird Homebrew install to macOS. (#1569) Thanks @bradleypriest.
-- Slack: honor open groupPolicy for unlisted channels in message + slash gating. (#1563) Thanks @itsjaydesu.
-- Agents: show tool error fallback when the last assistant turn only invoked tools (prevents silent stops).
-- Agents: ignore IDENTITY.md template placeholders when parsing identity to avoid placeholder replies. (#1556)
-- Agents: drop orphaned OpenAI Responses reasoning blocks on model switches. (#1562) Thanks @roshanasingh4.
-- Docker: update gateway command in docker-compose and Hetzner guide. (#1514)
+- Heartbeat: accept plugin channel ids for heartbeat target validation + UI hints.
+- Messaging/Sessions: mirror outbound sends into target session keys (threads + dmScope), create session entries on send, and normalize session key casing. (#1520, commit 4b6cdd1d3)
 - Sessions: reject array-backed session stores to prevent silent wipes. (#1469)
-- Voice wake: auto-save wake words on blur/submit across iOS/Android and align limits with macOS.
-- UI: keep the Control UI sidebar visible while scrolling long pages. (#1515) Thanks @pookNast.
-- UI: cache Control UI markdown rendering + memoize chat text extraction to reduce Safari typing jank.
-- Tailscale: retry serve/funnel with sudo only for permission errors and keep original failure details. (#1551) Thanks @sweepies.
-- Agents: add CLI log hint to "agent failed before reply" messages. (#1550) Thanks @sweepies.
-- Discord: limit autoThread mention bypass to bot-owned threads; keep ack reactions mention-gated. (#1511) Thanks @pvoo.
-- Discord: retry rate-limited allowlist resolution + command deploy to avoid gateway crashes.
-- Mentions: ignore mentionPattern matches when another explicit mention is present in group chats (Slack/Discord/Telegram/WhatsApp).
+- Gateway: compare Linux process start time to avoid PID recycling lock loops; keep locks unless stale. (#1572) Thanks @steipete.
 - Gateway: accept null optional fields in exec approval requests. (#1511) Thanks @pvoo.
-- Exec: honor tools.exec ask/security defaults for elevated approvals (avoid unwanted prompts).
-- TUI: forward unknown slash commands (for example, `/context`) to the Gateway.
-- TUI: include Gateway slash commands in autocomplete and `/help`.
-- CLI: skip usage lines in `clawdbot models status` when provider usage is unavailable.
-- CLI: suppress diagnostic session/run noise during auth probes.
-- CLI: hide auth probe timeout warnings from embedded runs.
-- CLI: render auth probe results as a table in `clawdbot models status`.
-- CLI: suppress probe-only embedded logs unless `--verbose` is set.
-- CLI: move auth probe errors below the table to reduce wrapping.
-- CLI: prevent ANSI color bleed when table cells wrap.
-- CLI: explain when auth profiles are excluded by auth.order in probe details.
-- CLI: drop the em dash when the banner tagline wraps to a second line.
-- CLI: inline auth probe errors in status rows to reduce wrapping.
-- Telegram: render markdown in media captions. (#1478)
-- Agents: honor enqueue overrides for embedded runs to avoid queue deadlocks in tests.
-- Agents: trigger model fallback when auth profiles are all in cooldown or unavailable. (#1522)
-- Daemon: use platform PATH delimiters when building minimal service paths.
-- Tests: skip embedded runner ordering assertion on Windows to avoid CI timeouts.
+- Exec approvals: persist allowlist entry ids to keep macOS allowlist rows stable. (#1521) Thanks @ngutman.
+- Exec: honor tools.exec ask/security defaults for elevated approvals (avoid unwanted prompts). (commit 5662a9cdf)
+- Daemon: use platform PATH delimiters when building minimal service paths. (commit a4e57d3ac)
 - Linux: include env-configured user bin roots in systemd PATH and align PATH audits. (#1512) Thanks @robbyczgw-cla.
-- TUI: render Gateway slash-command replies as system output (for example, `/context`).
+- Tailscale: retry serve/funnel with sudo only for permission errors and keep original failure details. (#1551) Thanks @sweepies.
+- Docker: update gateway command in docker-compose and Hetzner guide. (#1514)
+- Agents: show tool error fallback when the last assistant turn only invoked tools (prevents silent stops). (commit 8ea8801d0)
+- Agents: ignore IDENTITY.md template placeholders when parsing identity. (#1556)
+- Agents: drop orphaned OpenAI Responses reasoning blocks on model switches. (#1562) Thanks @roshanasingh4.
+- Agents: add CLI log hint to "agent failed before reply" messages. (#1550) Thanks @sweepies.
+- Agents: warn and ignore tool allowlists that only reference unknown or unloaded plugin tools. (#1566)
+- Agents: treat plugin-only tool allowlists as opt-ins; keep core tools enabled. (#1467)
+- Agents: honor enqueue overrides for embedded runs to avoid queue deadlocks in tests. (commit 084002998)
+- Slack: honor open groupPolicy for unlisted channels in message + slash gating. (#1563) Thanks @itsjaydesu.
+- Discord: limit autoThread mention bypass to bot-owned threads; keep ack reactions mention-gated. (#1511) Thanks @pvoo.
+- Discord: retry rate-limited allowlist resolution + command deploy to avoid gateway crashes. (commit f70ac0c7c)
+- Mentions: ignore mentionPattern matches when another explicit mention is present in group chats (Slack/Discord/Telegram/WhatsApp). (commit d905ca0e0)
+- Telegram: render markdown in media captions. (#1478)
+- MS Teams: remove `.default` suffix from Graph scopes and Bot Framework probe scopes. (#1507, #1574) Thanks @Evizero.
+- Browser: keep extension relay tabs controllable when the extension reuses a session id after switching tabs. (#1160)
+- Voice wake: auto-save wake words on blur/submit across iOS/Android and align limits with macOS. (commit 69f645c66)
+- UI: keep the Control UI sidebar visible while scrolling long pages. (#1515) Thanks @pookNast.
+- UI: cache Control UI markdown rendering + memoize chat text extraction to reduce Safari typing jank. (commit d57cb2e1a)
+- TUI: forward unknown slash commands, include Gateway commands in autocomplete, and render slash replies as system output. (commit 1af227b61, commit 8195497ce, commit 6fba598ea)
+- CLI: auth probe output polish (table output, inline errors, reduced noise, and wrap fixes in `clawdbot models status`). (commit da3f2b489, commit 00ae21bed, commit 31e59cd58, commit f7dc27f2d, commit 438e782f8, commit 886752217, commit aabe0bed3, commit 81535d512, commit c63144ab1)
 - Media: only parse `MEDIA:` tags when they start the line to avoid stripping prose mentions. (#1206)
 - Media: preserve PNG alpha when possible; fall back to JPEG when still over size cap. (#1491) Thanks @robbyczgw-cla.
-- Agents: treat plugin-only tool allowlists as opt-ins; keep core tools enabled. (#1467)
-- Exec approvals: persist allowlist entry ids to keep macOS allowlist rows stable. (#1521) Thanks @ngutman.
-- MS Teams (plugin): remove `.default` suffix from Graph scopes to avoid double-appending. (#1507) Thanks @Evizero.
-- MS Teams (plugin): remove `.default` suffix from Bot Framework probe scope to avoid double-appending. (#1574) Thanks @Evizero.
-- Browser: keep extension relay tabs controllable when the extension reuses a session id after switching tabs. (#1160)
-- Agents: warn and ignore tool allowlists that only reference unknown or unloaded plugin tools. (#1566)
+- Skills: gate bird Homebrew install to macOS. (#1569) Thanks @bradleypriest.
 
 ## 2026.1.22
 

apps/android/app/build.gradle.kts

@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ android {
     applicationId = "com.clawdbot.android"
     minSdk = 31
     targetSdk = 36
-    versionCode = 202601230
-    versionName = "2026.1.23"
+    versionCode = 202601240
+    versionName = "2026.1.24"
   }
 
   buildTypes {

apps/ios/Sources/Info.plist

@@ -19,9 +19,9 @@
 	<key>CFBundlePackageType</key>
 	<string>APPL</string>
 	<key>CFBundleShortVersionString</key>
-	<string>2026.1.23</string>
+	<string>2026.1.24</string>
 	<key>CFBundleVersion</key>
-	<string>20260123</string>
+	<string>20260124</string>
 	<key>NSAppTransportSecurity</key>
 	<dict>
 		<key>NSAllowsArbitraryLoadsInWebContent</key>

apps/ios/Tests/Info.plist

@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
 	<key>CFBundlePackageType</key>
 	<string>BNDL</string>
 	<key>CFBundleShortVersionString</key>
-	<string>2026.1.23</string>
+	<string>2026.1.24</string>
 	<key>CFBundleVersion</key>
-	<string>20260123</string>
+	<string>20260124</string>
 </dict>
 </plist>

apps/ios/project.yml

@@ -81,8 +81,8 @@ targets:
       properties:
         CFBundleDisplayName: Clawdbot
         CFBundleIconName: AppIcon
-        CFBundleShortVersionString: "2026.1.23"
-        CFBundleVersion: "20260123"
+        CFBundleShortVersionString: "2026.1.24"
+        CFBundleVersion: "20260124"
         UILaunchScreen: {}
         UIApplicationSceneManifest:
           UIApplicationSupportsMultipleScenes: false
@@ -130,5 +130,5 @@ targets:
       path: Tests/Info.plist
       properties:
         CFBundleDisplayName: ClawdbotTests
-        CFBundleShortVersionString: "2026.1.23"
-        CFBundleVersion: "20260123"
+        CFBundleShortVersionString: "2026.1.24"
+        CFBundleVersion: "20260124"

apps/macos/Sources/Clawdbot/Resources/Info.plist

@@ -15,9 +15,9 @@
     <key>CFBundlePackageType</key>
     <string>APPL</string>
     <key>CFBundleShortVersionString</key>
-    <string>2026.1.23</string>
+    <string>2026.1.24</string>
     <key>CFBundleVersion</key>
-    <string>202601230</string>
+    <string>202601240</string>
     <key>CFBundleIconFile</key>
     <string>Clawdbot</string>
     <key>CFBundleURLTypes</key>

docs/gateway/heartbeat.md

@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ and logged; a message that is only `HEARTBEAT_OK` is dropped.
         every: "30m",           // default: 30m (0m disables)
         model: "anthropic/claude-opus-4-5",
         includeReasoning: false, // default: false (deliver separate Reasoning: message when available)
-        target: "last",         // last | whatsapp | telegram | discord | slack | signal | imessage | none
+        target: "last",         // last | none | <channel id> (core or plugin, e.g. "bluebubbles")
         to: "+15551234567",     // optional channel-specific override
         prompt: "Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.",
         ackMaxChars: 300         // max chars allowed after HEARTBEAT_OK

docs/help/faq.md

@@ -14,14 +14,24 @@ Quick answers plus deeper troubleshooting for real-world setups (local dev, VPS,
   - [How do I open the dashboard after onboarding?](#how-do-i-open-the-dashboard-after-onboarding)
   - [How do I authenticate the dashboard (token) on localhost vs remote?](#how-do-i-authenticate-the-dashboard-token-on-localhost-vs-remote)
   - [What runtime do I need?](#what-runtime-do-i-need)
+  - [Does it run on Raspberry Pi?](#does-it-run-on-raspberry-pi)
+  - [Can I migrate my setup to a new machine (Mac mini) without redoing onboarding?](#can-i-migrate-my-setup-to-a-new-machine-mac-mini-without-redoing-onboarding)
+  - [Where do I see what’s new in the latest version?](#where-do-i-see-whats-new-in-the-latest-version)
+  - [I can't access docs.clawd.bot (SSL error). What now?](#i-cant-access-docsclawdbot-ssl-error-what-now)
+  - [How do I install the beta version, and what’s the difference between beta and dev?](#how-do-i-install-the-beta-version-and-whats-the-difference-between-beta-and-dev)
+  - [The docs didn’t answer my question — how do I get a better answer?](#the-docs-didnt-answer-my-question--how-do-i-get-a-better-answer)
+  - [How do I install Clawdbot on a VPS?](#how-do-i-install-clawdbot-on-a-vps)
   - [What does the onboarding wizard actually do?](#what-does-the-onboarding-wizard-actually-do)
   - [How does Anthropic "setup-token" auth work?](#how-does-anthropic-setup-token-auth-work)
   - [Where do I find an Anthropic setup-token?](#where-do-i-find-an-anthropic-setup-token)
   - [Do you support Claude subscription auth (Claude Code OAuth)?](#do-you-support-claude-subscription-auth-claude-code-oauth)
+  - [Why am I seeing `HTTP 429: rate_limit_error` from Anthropic?](#why-am-i-seeing-http-429-rate_limit_error-from-anthropic)
   - [Is AWS Bedrock supported?](#is-aws-bedrock-supported)
   - [How does Codex auth work?](#how-does-codex-auth-work)
+  - [Do you support OpenAI subscription auth (Codex OAuth)?](#do-you-support-openai-subscription-auth-codex-oauth)
   - [Is a local model OK for casual chats?](#is-a-local-model-ok-for-casual-chats)
   - [How do I keep hosted model traffic in a specific region?](#how-do-i-keep-hosted-model-traffic-in-a-specific-region)
+  - [Do I have to buy a Mac Mini to install this?](#do-i-have-to-buy-a-mac-mini-to-install-this)
   - [Can I use Bun?](#can-i-use-bun)
   - [Telegram: what goes in `allowFrom`?](#telegram-what-goes-in-allowfrom)
   - [Can multiple people use one WhatsApp number with different Clawdbots?](#can-multiple-people-use-one-whatsapp-number-with-different-clawdbots)
@@ -34,6 +44,7 @@ Quick answers plus deeper troubleshooting for real-world setups (local dev, VPS,
   - [Can I load skills from a custom folder?](#can-i-load-skills-from-a-custom-folder)
   - [How can I use different models for different tasks?](#how-can-i-use-different-models-for-different-tasks)
   - [How do I install skills on Linux?](#how-do-i-install-skills-on-linux)
+  - [Can Clawdbot run tasks on a schedule or continuously in the background?](#can-clawdbot-run-tasks-on-a-schedule-or-continuously-in-the-background)
   - [Can I run Apple/macOS-only skills from Linux?](#can-i-run-applemacos-only-skills-from-linux)
   - [Do you have a Notion or HeyGen integration?](#do-you-have-a-notion-or-heygen-integration)
   - [How do I install the Chrome extension for browser takeover?](#how-do-i-install-the-chrome-extension-for-browser-takeover)
@@ -81,8 +92,10 @@ Quick answers plus deeper troubleshooting for real-world setups (local dev, VPS,
   - [Why doesn’t Clawdbot reply in a group?](#why-doesnt-clawdbot-reply-in-a-group)
   - [Do groups/threads share context with DMs?](#do-groupsthreads-share-context-with-dms)
   - [How many workspaces and agents can I create?](#how-many-workspaces-and-agents-can-i-create)
+  - [Can I run multiple bots or chats at the same time (Slack), and how should I set that up?](#can-i-run-multiple-bots-or-chats-at-the-same-time-slack-and-how-should-i-set-that-up)
 - [Models: defaults, selection, aliases, switching](#models-defaults-selection-aliases-switching)
   - [What is the “default model”?](#what-is-the-default-model)
+  - [What model do you recommend?](#what-model-do-you-recommend)
   - [How do I switch models on the fly (without restarting)?](#how-do-i-switch-models-on-the-fly-without-restarting)
   - [Why do I see “Model … is not allowed” and then no reply?](#why-do-i-see-model-is-not-allowed-and-then-no-reply)
   - [Why do I see “Unknown model: minimax/MiniMax-M2.1”?](#why-do-i-see-unknown-model-minimaxminimax-m21)
@@ -231,6 +244,86 @@ See [Dashboard](/web/dashboard) and [Web surfaces](/web) for bind modes and auth
 
 Node **>= 22** is required. `pnpm` is recommended. Bun is **not recommended** for the Gateway.
 
+### Does it run on Raspberry Pi?
+
+Yes. The Gateway is lightweight — docs list **512MB–1GB RAM**, **1 core**, and about **500MB**
+disk as enough for personal use, and note that a **Raspberry Pi 4 can run it**.
+
+If you want extra headroom (logs, media, other services), **2GB is recommended**, but it’s
+not a hard minimum.
+
+### Can I migrate my setup to a new machine (Mac mini) without redoing onboarding?
+
+Yes. Copy the **state directory** and **workspace**, then run Doctor once:
+
+1) Install Clawdbot on the new machine.
+2) Copy `$CLAWDBOT_STATE_DIR` (default: `~/.clawdbot`) from the old machine.
+3) Copy your workspace (default: `~/clawd`).
+4) Run `clawdbot doctor` and restart the Gateway service.
+
+That preserves config, auth profiles, WhatsApp creds, sessions, and memory. If you’re in
+remote mode, remember the gateway host owns the session store and workspace.
+
+Related: [Where things live on disk](/help/faq#where-does-clawdbot-store-its-data),
+[Agent workspace](/concepts/agent-workspace), [Doctor](/gateway/doctor),
+[Remote mode](/gateway/remote).
+
+### Where do I see what’s new in the latest version?
+
+Check the GitHub changelog:  
+https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
+
+Newest entries are at the top. If the top section is marked **Unreleased**, the next dated
+section is the latest shipped version. Entries are grouped by **Highlights**, **Changes**, and
+**Fixes** (plus docs/other sections when needed).
+
+### I can't access docs.clawd.bot (SSL error). What now?
+
+Some Comcast/Xfinity connections incorrectly block `docs.clawd.bot` via Xfinity
+Advanced Security. Disable it or allowlist `docs.clawd.bot`, then retry. More
+detail: [Troubleshooting](/help/troubleshooting#docsclawdbot-shows-an-ssl-error-comcastxfinity).
+
+If you still can't reach the site, the docs are mirrored on GitHub:
+https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/tree/main/docs
+
+### How do I install the beta version, and what’s the difference between beta and dev?
+
+**Beta** is a prerelease tag (`vYYYY.M.D-beta.N`) published to the npm dist‑tag `beta`.  
+**Dev** is the moving head of `main` (git); when published, it uses the npm dist‑tag `dev`.
+
+One‑liners (macOS/Linux):
+
+```bash
+curl -fsSL --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 https://clawd.bot/install.sh | bash -s -- --beta
+```
+
+```bash
+curl -fsSL --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 https://clawd.bot/install.sh | bash -s -- --install-method git
+```
+
+Windows installer (PowerShell):
+https://clawd.bot/install.ps1
+
+More detail: [Development channels](/install/development-channels) and [Installer flags](/install/installer).
+
+### The docs didn’t answer my question — how do I get a better answer?
+
+Use the **hackable (git) install** so you have the full source and docs locally, then ask
+your bot (or Claude/Codex) *from that folder* so it can read the repo and answer precisely.
+
+```bash
+curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh | bash -s -- --install-method git
+```
+
+More detail: [Install](/install) and [Installer flags](/install/installer).
+
+### How do I install Clawdbot on a VPS?
+
+Any Linux VPS works. Install on the server, then use SSH/Tailscale to reach the Gateway.
+
+Guides: [exe.dev](/platforms/exe-dev), [Hetzner](/platforms/hetzner), [Fly.io](/platforms/fly).  
+Remote access: [Gateway remote](/gateway/remote).
+
 ### What does the onboarding wizard actually do?
 
 `clawdbot onboard` is the recommended setup path. In **local mode** it walks you through:
@@ -268,6 +361,16 @@ Yes. Clawdbot can **reuse Claude Code CLI credentials** (OAuth) and also support
 
 Note: Claude subscription access is governed by Anthropic’s terms. For production or multi‑user workloads, API keys are usually the safer choice.
 
+### Why am I seeing `HTTP 429: rate_limit_error` from Anthropic?
+
+That means your **Anthropic quota/rate limit** is exhausted for the current window. If you
+use a **Claude subscription** (setup‑token or Claude Code OAuth), wait for the window to
+reset or upgrade your plan. If you use an **Anthropic API key**, check the Anthropic Console
+for usage/billing and raise limits as needed.
+
+Tip: set a **fallback model** so Clawdbot can keep replying while a provider is rate‑limited.
+See [Models](/cli/models) and [OAuth](/concepts/oauth).
+
 ### Is AWS Bedrock supported?
 
 Yes — via pi‑ai’s **Amazon Bedrock (Converse)** provider with **manual config**. You must supply AWS credentials/region on the gateway host and add a Bedrock provider entry in your models config. See [Amazon Bedrock](/bedrock) and [Model providers](/providers/models). If you prefer a managed key flow, an OpenAI‑compatible proxy in front of Bedrock is still a valid option.
@@ -276,6 +379,14 @@ Yes — via pi‑ai’s **Amazon Bedrock (Converse)** provider with **manual con
 
 Clawdbot supports **OpenAI Code (Codex)** via OAuth or by reusing your Codex CLI login (`~/.codex/auth.json`). The wizard can import the CLI login or run the OAuth flow and will set the default model to `openai-codex/gpt-5.2` when appropriate. See [Model providers](/concepts/model-providers) and [Wizard](/start/wizard).
 
+### Do you support OpenAI subscription auth (Codex OAuth)?
+
+Yes. Clawdbot fully supports **OpenAI Code (Codex) subscription OAuth** and can also reuse an
+existing Codex CLI login (`~/.codex/auth.json`) on the gateway host. The onboarding wizard
+can import the CLI login or run the OAuth flow for you.
+
+See [OAuth](/concepts/oauth), [Model providers](/concepts/model-providers), and [Wizard](/start/wizard).
+
 ### Is a local model OK for casual chats?
 
 Usually no. Clawdbot needs large context + strong safety; small cards truncate and leak. If you must, run the **largest** MiniMax M2.1 build you can locally (LM Studio) and see [/gateway/local-models](/gateway/local-models). Smaller/quantized models increase prompt-injection risk — see [Security](/gateway/security).
@@ -284,6 +395,17 @@ Usually no. Clawdbot needs large context + strong safety; small cards truncate a
 
 Pick region-pinned endpoints. OpenRouter exposes US-hosted options for MiniMax, Kimi, and GLM; choose the US-hosted variant to keep data in-region. You can still list Anthropic/OpenAI alongside these by using `models.mode: "merge"` so fallbacks stay available while respecting the regioned provider you select.
 
+### Do I have to buy a Mac Mini to install this?
+
+No. Clawdbot runs on macOS or Linux (Windows via WSL2). A Mac mini is optional — some people
+buy one as an always‑on host, but a small VPS, home server, or Raspberry Pi‑class box works too.
+
+You only need a Mac **for macOS‑only tools**. For iMessage, you can keep the Gateway on Linux
+and run `imsg` on any Mac over SSH by pointing `channels.imessage.cliPath` at an SSH wrapper.
+If you want other macOS‑only tools, run the Gateway on a Mac or pair a macOS node.
+
+Docs: [iMessage](/channels/imessage), [Nodes](/nodes), [Mac remote mode](/platforms/mac/remote).
+
 ### Can I use Bun?
 
 Bun is **not recommended**. We see runtime bugs, especially with WhatsApp and Telegram.
@@ -405,6 +527,17 @@ npm i -g clawdhub
 pnpm add -g clawdhub
 ```
 
+### Can Clawdbot run tasks on a schedule or continuously in the background?
+
+Yes. Use the Gateway scheduler:
+
+- **Cron jobs** for scheduled or recurring tasks (persist across restarts).
+- **Heartbeat** for “main session” periodic checks.
+- **Isolated jobs** for autonomous agents that post summaries or deliver to chats.
+
+Docs: [Cron jobs](/automation/cron-jobs), [Cron vs Heartbeat](/automation/cron-vs-heartbeat),
+[Heartbeat](/gateway/heartbeat).
+
 ### Is there a way to run Apple/macOS-only skills if my Gateway runs on Linux?
 
 Not directly. macOS skills are gated by `metadata.clawdbot.os` plus required binaries, and skills only appear in the system prompt when they are eligible on the **Gateway host**. On Linux, `darwin`-only skills (like `imsg`, `apple-notes`, `apple-reminders`) will not load unless you override the gating.
@@ -774,7 +907,8 @@ Docs: [Nodes](/nodes), [Nodes CLI](/cli/nodes), [Chrome extension](/tools/chrome
 ### Do nodes run a gateway service?
 
 No. Only **one gateway** should run per host unless you intentionally run isolated profiles (see [Multiple gateways](/gateway/multiple-gateways)). Nodes are peripherals that connect
-to the gateway (iOS/Android nodes, or macOS “node mode” in the menubar app).
+to the gateway (iOS/Android nodes, or macOS “node mode” in the menubar app). For headless node
+hosts and CLI control, see [Node host CLI](/cli/node).
 
 A full restart is required for `gateway`, `discovery`, and `canvasHost` changes.
 
@@ -1041,6 +1175,24 @@ Tips:
 - Prune old sessions (delete JSONL or store entries) if disk grows.
 - Use `clawdbot doctor` to spot stray workspaces and profile mismatches.
 
+### Can I run multiple bots or chats at the same time (Slack), and how should I set that up?
+
+Yes. Use **Multi‑Agent Routing** to run multiple isolated agents and route inbound messages by
+channel/account/peer. Slack is supported as a channel and can be bound to specific agents.
+
+Browser access is powerful but not “do anything a human can” — anti‑bot, CAPTCHAs, and MFA can
+still block automation. For the most reliable browser control, use the Chrome extension relay
+on the machine that runs the browser (and keep the Gateway anywhere).
+
+Best‑practice setup:
+- Always‑on Gateway host (VPS/Mac mini).
+- One agent per role (bindings).
+- Slack channel(s) bound to those agents.
+- Local browser via extension relay (or a node) when needed.
+
+Docs: [Multi‑Agent Routing](/concepts/multi-agent), [Slack](/channels/slack),
+[Browser](/tools/browser), [Chrome extension](/tools/chrome-extension), [Nodes](/nodes).
+
 ## Models: defaults, selection, aliases, switching
 
 ### What is the “default model”?
@@ -1053,6 +1205,21 @@ agents.defaults.model.primary
 
 Models are referenced as `provider/model` (example: `anthropic/claude-opus-4-5`). If you omit the provider, Clawdbot currently assumes `anthropic` as a temporary deprecation fallback — but you should still **explicitly** set `provider/model`.
 
+### What model do you recommend?
+
+**Recommended default:** `anthropic/claude-opus-4-5`.  
+**Good alternative:** `anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5`.  
+**Reliable (less character):** `openai/gpt-5.2` — nearly as good as Opus, just less personality.  
+**Budget:** `zai/glm-4.7`.
+
+MiniMax M2.1 has its own docs: [MiniMax](/providers/minimax) and
+[Local models](/gateway/local-models).
+
+Strong warning: weaker/over-quantized models are more vulnerable to prompt
+injection and unsafe behavior. See [Security](/gateway/security).
+
+More context: [Models](/concepts/models).
+
 ### How do I switch models on the fly (without restarting)?
 
 Use the `/model` command as a standalone message:

docs/help/troubleshooting.md

@@ -33,6 +33,22 @@ Almost always a Node/npm PATH issue. Start here:
 
 - [Install (Node/npm PATH sanity)](/install#nodejs--npm-path-sanity)
 
+### Installer fails (or you need full logs)
+
+Re-run the installer in verbose mode to see the full trace and npm output:
+
+```bash
+curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh | bash -s -- --verbose
+```
+
+For beta installs:
+
+```bash
+curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh | bash -s -- --beta --verbose
+```
+
+You can also set `CLAWDBOT_VERBOSE=1` instead of the flag.
+
 ### Gateway “unauthorized”, can’t connect, or keeps reconnecting
 
 - [Gateway troubleshooting](/gateway/troubleshooting)

docs/platforms/fly.md

@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ cat > /data/clawdbot.json << 'EOF'
     "bind": "auto"
   },
   "meta": {
-    "lastTouchedVersion": "2026.1.23"
+    "lastTouchedVersion": "2026.1.24"
   }
 }
 EOF

docs/platforms/mac/release.md

@@ -30,17 +30,17 @@ Notes:
 # From repo root; set release IDs so Sparkle feed is enabled.
 # APP_BUILD must be numeric + monotonic for Sparkle compare.
 BUNDLE_ID=com.clawdbot.mac \
-APP_VERSION=2026.1.23 \
+APP_VERSION=2026.1.24 \
 APP_BUILD="$(git rev-list --count HEAD)" \
 BUILD_CONFIG=release \
 SIGN_IDENTITY="Developer ID Application: <Developer Name> (<TEAMID>)" \
 scripts/package-mac-app.sh
 
 # Zip for distribution (includes resource forks for Sparkle delta support)
-ditto -c -k --sequesterRsrc --keepParent dist/Clawdbot.app dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.23.zip
+ditto -c -k --sequesterRsrc --keepParent dist/Clawdbot.app dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.24.zip
 
 # Optional: also build a styled DMG for humans (drag to /Applications)
-scripts/create-dmg.sh dist/Clawdbot.app dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.23.dmg
+scripts/create-dmg.sh dist/Clawdbot.app dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.24.dmg
 
 # Recommended: build + notarize/staple zip + DMG
 # First, create a keychain profile once:
@@ -48,26 +48,26 @@ scripts/create-dmg.sh dist/Clawdbot.app dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.23.dmg
 #     --apple-id "<apple-id>" --team-id "<team-id>" --password "<app-specific-password>"
 NOTARIZE=1 NOTARYTOOL_PROFILE=clawdbot-notary \
 BUNDLE_ID=com.clawdbot.mac \
-APP_VERSION=2026.1.23 \
+APP_VERSION=2026.1.24 \
 APP_BUILD="$(git rev-list --count HEAD)" \
 BUILD_CONFIG=release \
 SIGN_IDENTITY="Developer ID Application: <Developer Name> (<TEAMID>)" \
 scripts/package-mac-dist.sh
 
 # Optional: ship dSYM alongside the release
-ditto -c -k --keepParent apps/macos/.build/release/Clawdbot.app.dSYM dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.23.dSYM.zip
+ditto -c -k --keepParent apps/macos/.build/release/Clawdbot.app.dSYM dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.24.dSYM.zip
 ```
 
 ## Appcast entry
 Use the release note generator so Sparkle renders formatted HTML notes:
 ```bash
-SPARKLE_PRIVATE_KEY_FILE=/path/to/ed25519-private-key scripts/make_appcast.sh dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.23.zip https://raw.githubusercontent.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/main/appcast.xml
+SPARKLE_PRIVATE_KEY_FILE=/path/to/ed25519-private-key scripts/make_appcast.sh dist/Clawdbot-2026.1.24.zip https://raw.githubusercontent.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/main/appcast.xml
 ```
 Generates HTML release notes from `CHANGELOG.md` (via [`scripts/changelog-to-html.sh`](https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/blob/main/scripts/changelog-to-html.sh)) and embeds them in the appcast entry.
 Commit the updated `appcast.xml` alongside the release assets (zip + dSYM) when publishing.
 
 ## Publish & verify
-- Upload `Clawdbot-2026.1.23.zip` (and `Clawdbot-2026.1.23.dSYM.zip`) to the GitHub release for tag `v2026.1.23`.
+- Upload `Clawdbot-2026.1.24.zip` (and `Clawdbot-2026.1.24.dSYM.zip`) to the GitHub release for tag `v2026.1.24`.
 - Ensure the raw appcast URL matches the baked feed: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/main/appcast.xml`.
 - Sanity checks:
   - `curl -I https://raw.githubusercontent.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/main/appcast.xml` returns 200.

docs/reference/templates/AGENTS.md

@@ -92,6 +92,21 @@ In group chats where you receive every message, be **smart about when to contrib
 
 Participate, don't dominate.
 
+### 😊 React Like a Human!
+On platforms that support reactions (Discord, Slack), use emoji reactions naturally:
+
+**React when:**
+- You appreciate something but don't need to reply (👍, ❤️, 🙌)
+- Something made you laugh (😂, 💀)
+- You find it interesting or thought-provoking (🤔, 💡)
+- You want to acknowledge without interrupting the flow
+- It's a simple yes/no or approval situation (✅, 👀)
+
+**Why it matters:**
+Reactions are lightweight social signals. Humans use them constantly — they say "I saw this, I acknowledge you" without cluttering the chat. You should too.
+
+**Don't overdo it:** One reaction per message max. Pick the one that fits best.
+
 ## Tools
 
 Skills provide your tools. When you need one, check its `SKILL.md`. Keep local notes (camera names, SSH details, voice preferences) in `TOOLS.md`.

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "clawdbot",
-  "version": "2026.1.23",
+  "version": "2026.1.24-0",
   "description": "WhatsApp gateway CLI (Baileys web) with Pi RPC agent",
   "type": "module",
   "main": "dist/index.js",
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@
     "dist/slack/**",
     "dist/telegram/**",
     "dist/tui/**",
+    "dist/tts/**",
     "dist/web/**",
     "dist/wizard/**",
     "dist/*.js",

src/agents/live-model-filter.ts

@@ -69,6 +69,9 @@ export function isModernModelRef(ref: ModelRef): boolean {
   if (provider === "opencode" && id.endsWith("-free")) {
     return false;
   }
+  if (provider === "opencode" && id === "alpha-glm-4.7") {
+    return false;
+  }
 
   if (provider === "openrouter" || provider === "opencode") {
     return matchesAny(id, [

src/agents/opencode-zen-models.test.ts

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ describe("getOpencodeZenStaticFallbackModels", () => {
   it("returns an array of models", () => {
     const models = getOpencodeZenStaticFallbackModels();
     expect(Array.isArray(models)).toBe(true);
-    expect(models.length).toBe(10);
+    expect(models.length).toBe(9);
   });
 
   it("includes Claude, GPT, Gemini, and GLM models", () => {

src/agents/opencode-zen-models.ts

@@ -67,10 +67,9 @@ export const OPENCODE_ZEN_MODEL_ALIASES: Record<string, string> = {
   "gemini-2.5-pro": "gemini-3-pro",
   "gemini-2.5-flash": "gemini-3-flash",
 
-  // GLM (free + alpha)
+  // GLM (free)
   glm: "glm-4.7",
   "glm-free": "glm-4.7",
-  "alpha-glm": "alpha-glm-4.7",
 };
 
 /**
@@ -122,7 +121,6 @@ const MODEL_COSTS: Record<
   },
   "claude-opus-4-5": { input: 5, output: 25, cacheRead: 0.5, cacheWrite: 6.25 },
   "gemini-3-pro": { input: 2, output: 12, cacheRead: 0.2, cacheWrite: 0 },
-  "alpha-glm-4.7": { input: 0.6, output: 2.2, cacheRead: 0.6, cacheWrite: 0 },
   "gpt-5.1-codex-mini": {
     input: 0.25,
     output: 2,
@@ -147,7 +145,6 @@ const MODEL_CONTEXT_WINDOWS: Record<string, number> = {
   "gpt-5.1-codex": 400000,
   "claude-opus-4-5": 200000,
   "gemini-3-pro": 1048576,
-  "alpha-glm-4.7": 204800,
   "gpt-5.1-codex-mini": 400000,
   "gpt-5.1": 400000,
   "glm-4.7": 204800,
@@ -164,7 +161,6 @@ const MODEL_MAX_TOKENS: Record<string, number> = {
   "gpt-5.1-codex": 128000,
   "claude-opus-4-5": 64000,
   "gemini-3-pro": 65536,
-  "alpha-glm-4.7": 131072,
   "gpt-5.1-codex-mini": 128000,
   "gpt-5.1": 128000,
   "glm-4.7": 131072,
@@ -201,7 +197,6 @@ const MODEL_NAMES: Record<string, string> = {
   "gpt-5.1-codex": "GPT-5.1 Codex",
   "claude-opus-4-5": "Claude Opus 4.5",
   "gemini-3-pro": "Gemini 3 Pro",
-  "alpha-glm-4.7": "Alpha GLM-4.7",
   "gpt-5.1-codex-mini": "GPT-5.1 Codex Mini",
   "gpt-5.1": "GPT-5.1",
   "glm-4.7": "GLM-4.7",
@@ -229,7 +224,6 @@ export function getOpencodeZenStaticFallbackModels(): ModelDefinitionConfig[] {
     "gpt-5.1-codex",
     "claude-opus-4-5",
     "gemini-3-pro",
-    "alpha-glm-4.7",
     "gpt-5.1-codex-mini",
     "gpt-5.1",
     "glm-4.7",

src/cli/cron-cli/register.cron-add.ts

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import type { Command } from "commander";
 import type { CronJob } from "../../cron/types.js";
 import { danger } from "../../globals.js";
 import { defaultRuntime } from "../../runtime.js";
+import { normalizeAgentId } from "../../routing/session-key.js";
 import type { GatewayRpcOpts } from "../gateway-rpc.js";
 import { addGatewayClientOptions, callGatewayFromCli } from "../gateway-rpc.js";
 import { parsePositiveIntOrUndefined } from "../program/helpers.js";
@@ -138,7 +139,9 @@ export function registerCronAddCommand(cron: Command) {
           }
 
           const agentId =
-            typeof opts.agent === "string" && opts.agent.trim() ? opts.agent.trim() : undefined;
+            typeof opts.agent === "string" && opts.agent.trim()
+              ? normalizeAgentId(opts.agent.trim())
+              : undefined;
 
           const payload = (() => {
             const systemEvent = typeof opts.systemEvent === "string" ? opts.systemEvent.trim() : "";

src/cli/cron-cli/register.cron-edit.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import type { Command } from "commander";
 import { danger } from "../../globals.js";
 import { defaultRuntime } from "../../runtime.js";
+import { normalizeAgentId } from "../../routing/session-key.js";
 import { addGatewayClientOptions, callGatewayFromCli } from "../gateway-rpc.js";
 import {
   getCronChannelOptions,
@@ -90,7 +91,7 @@ export function registerCronEditCommand(cron: Command) {
             throw new Error("Use --agent or --clear-agent, not both");
           }
           if (typeof opts.agent === "string" && opts.agent.trim()) {
-            patch.agentId = opts.agent.trim();
+            patch.agentId = normalizeAgentId(opts.agent.trim());
           }
           if (opts.clearAgent) {
             patch.agentId = null;

src/config/config.plugin-validation.test.ts

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ async function writePluginFixture(params: {
   dir: string;
   id: string;
   schema: Record<string, unknown>;
+  channels?: string[];
 }) {
   await fs.mkdir(params.dir, { recursive: true });
   await fs.writeFile(
@@ -16,16 +17,16 @@ async function writePluginFixture(params: {
     `export default { id: "${params.id}", register() {} };`,
     "utf-8",
   );
+  const manifest: Record<string, unknown> = {
+    id: params.id,
+    configSchema: params.schema,
+  };
+  if (params.channels) {
+    manifest.channels = params.channels;
+  }
   await fs.writeFile(
     path.join(params.dir, "clawdbot.plugin.json"),
-    JSON.stringify(
-      {
-        id: params.id,
-        configSchema: params.schema,
-      },
-      null,
-      2,
-    ),
+    JSON.stringify(manifest, null, 2),
     "utf-8",
   );
 }
@@ -149,4 +150,43 @@ describe("config plugin validation", () => {
       expect(res.ok).toBe(true);
     });
   });
+
+  it("accepts plugin heartbeat targets", async () => {
+    await withTempHome(async (home) => {
+      process.env.CLAWDBOT_STATE_DIR = path.join(home, ".clawdbot");
+      const pluginDir = path.join(home, "bluebubbles-plugin");
+      await writePluginFixture({
+        dir: pluginDir,
+        id: "bluebubbles-plugin",
+        channels: ["bluebubbles"],
+        schema: { type: "object" },
+      });
+
+      vi.resetModules();
+      const { validateConfigObjectWithPlugins } = await import("./config.js");
+      const res = validateConfigObjectWithPlugins({
+        agents: { defaults: { heartbeat: { target: "bluebubbles" } }, list: [{ id: "pi" }] },
+        plugins: { enabled: false, load: { paths: [pluginDir] } },
+      });
+      expect(res.ok).toBe(true);
+    });
+  });
+
+  it("rejects unknown heartbeat targets", async () => {
+    await withTempHome(async (home) => {
+      process.env.CLAWDBOT_STATE_DIR = path.join(home, ".clawdbot");
+      vi.resetModules();
+      const { validateConfigObjectWithPlugins } = await import("./config.js");
+      const res = validateConfigObjectWithPlugins({
+        agents: { defaults: { heartbeat: { target: "not-a-channel" } }, list: [{ id: "pi" }] },
+      });
+      expect(res.ok).toBe(false);
+      if (!res.ok) {
+        expect(res.issues).toContainEqual({
+          path: "agents.defaults.heartbeat.target",
+          message: "unknown heartbeat target: not-a-channel",
+        });
+      }
+    });
+  });
 });

src/config/schema.test.ts

@@ -84,4 +84,22 @@ describe("config schema", () => {
     const channelProps = channelSchema?.properties as Record<string, unknown> | undefined;
     expect(channelProps?.accessToken).toBeTruthy();
   });
+
+  it("adds heartbeat target hints with dynamic channels", () => {
+    const res = buildConfigSchema({
+      channels: [
+        {
+          id: "bluebubbles",
+          label: "BlueBubbles",
+          configSchema: { type: "object" },
+        },
+      ],
+    });
+
+    const defaultsHint = res.uiHints["agents.defaults.heartbeat.target"];
+    const listHint = res.uiHints["agents.list.*.heartbeat.target"];
+    expect(defaultsHint?.help).toContain("bluebubbles");
+    expect(defaultsHint?.help).toContain("last");
+    expect(listHint?.help).toContain("bluebubbles");
+  });
 });

src/config/schema.ts

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import { CHANNEL_IDS } from "../channels/registry.js";
 import { VERSION } from "../version.js";
 import { ClawdbotSchema } from "./zod-schema.js";
 
@@ -807,6 +808,44 @@ function applyChannelHints(hints: ConfigUiHints, channels: ChannelUiMetadata[]):
   return next;
 }
 
+function listHeartbeatTargetChannels(channels: ChannelUiMetadata[]): string[] {
+  const seen = new Set<string>();
+  const ordered: string[] = [];
+  for (const id of CHANNEL_IDS) {
+    const normalized = id.trim().toLowerCase();
+    if (!normalized || seen.has(normalized)) continue;
+    seen.add(normalized);
+    ordered.push(normalized);
+  }
+  for (const channel of channels) {
+    const normalized = channel.id.trim().toLowerCase();
+    if (!normalized || seen.has(normalized)) continue;
+    seen.add(normalized);
+    ordered.push(normalized);
+  }
+  return ordered;
+}
+
+function applyHeartbeatTargetHints(
+  hints: ConfigUiHints,
+  channels: ChannelUiMetadata[],
+): ConfigUiHints {
+  const next: ConfigUiHints = { ...hints };
+  const channelList = listHeartbeatTargetChannels(channels);
+  const channelHelp = channelList.length ? ` Known channels: ${channelList.join(", ")}.` : "";
+  const help = `Delivery target ("last", "none", or a channel id).${channelHelp}`;
+  const paths = ["agents.defaults.heartbeat.target", "agents.list.*.heartbeat.target"];
+  for (const path of paths) {
+    const current = next[path] ?? {};
+    next[path] = {
+      ...current,
+      help: current.help ?? help,
+      placeholder: current.placeholder ?? "last",
+    };
+  }
+  return next;
+}
+
 function applyPluginSchemas(schema: ConfigSchema, plugins: PluginUiMetadata[]): ConfigSchema {
   const next = cloneSchema(schema);
   const root = asSchemaObject(next);
@@ -908,7 +947,10 @@ export function buildConfigSchema(params?: {
   const channels = params?.channels ?? [];
   if (plugins.length === 0 && channels.length === 0) return base;
   const mergedHints = applySensitiveHints(
-    applyChannelHints(applyPluginHints(base.uiHints, plugins), channels),
+    applyHeartbeatTargetHints(
+      applyChannelHints(applyPluginHints(base.uiHints, plugins), channels),
+      channels,
+    ),
   );
   const mergedSchema = applyChannelSchemas(applyPluginSchemas(base.schema, plugins), channels);
   return {

src/config/types.agent-defaults.ts

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import type {
   HumanDelayConfig,
   TypingMode,
 } from "./types.base.js";
+import type { ChannelId } from "../channels/plugins/types.js";
 import type {
   SandboxBrowserSettings,
   SandboxDockerSettings,
@@ -177,18 +178,8 @@ export type AgentDefaultsConfig = {
     model?: string;
     /** Session key for heartbeat runs ("main" or explicit session key). */
     session?: string;
-    /** Delivery target (last|whatsapp|telegram|discord|slack|mattermost|msteams|signal|imessage|none). */
-    target?:
-      | "last"
-      | "whatsapp"
-      | "telegram"
-      | "discord"
-      | "slack"
-      | "mattermost"
-      | "msteams"
-      | "signal"
-      | "imessage"
-      | "none";
+    /** Delivery target ("last", "none", or a channel id). */
+    target?: "last" | "none" | ChannelId;
     /** Optional delivery override (E.164 for WhatsApp, chat id for Telegram). */
     to?: string;
     /** Override the heartbeat prompt body (default: "Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK."). */

src/config/validation.ts

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import path from "node:path";
 
 import { resolveAgentWorkspaceDir, resolveDefaultAgentId } from "../agents/agent-scope.js";
-import { CHANNEL_IDS } from "../channels/registry.js";
+import { CHANNEL_IDS, normalizeChatChannelId } from "../channels/registry.js";
 import {
   normalizePluginsConfig,
   resolveEnableState,
@@ -226,6 +226,41 @@ export function validateConfigObjectWithPlugins(raw: unknown):
     }
   }
 
+  const heartbeatChannelIds = new Set<string>();
+  for (const channelId of CHANNEL_IDS) {
+    heartbeatChannelIds.add(channelId.toLowerCase());
+  }
+  for (const record of registry.plugins) {
+    for (const channelId of record.channels) {
+      const trimmed = channelId.trim();
+      if (trimmed) heartbeatChannelIds.add(trimmed.toLowerCase());
+    }
+  }
+
+  const validateHeartbeatTarget = (target: string | undefined, path: string) => {
+    if (typeof target !== "string") return;
+    const trimmed = target.trim();
+    if (!trimmed) {
+      issues.push({ path, message: "heartbeat target must not be empty" });
+      return;
+    }
+    const normalized = trimmed.toLowerCase();
+    if (normalized === "last" || normalized === "none") return;
+    if (normalizeChatChannelId(trimmed)) return;
+    if (heartbeatChannelIds.has(normalized)) return;
+    issues.push({ path, message: `unknown heartbeat target: ${target}` });
+  };
+
+  validateHeartbeatTarget(
+    config.agents?.defaults?.heartbeat?.target,
+    "agents.defaults.heartbeat.target",
+  );
+  if (Array.isArray(config.agents?.list)) {
+    for (const [index, entry] of config.agents.list.entries()) {
+      validateHeartbeatTarget(entry?.heartbeat?.target, `agents.list.${index}.heartbeat.target`);
+    }
+  }
+
   let selectedMemoryPluginId: string | null = null;
   const seenPlugins = new Set<string>();
   for (const record of registry.plugins) {

src/config/zod-schema.agent-runtime.ts

@@ -22,19 +22,7 @@ export const HeartbeatSchema = z
     model: z.string().optional(),
     session: z.string().optional(),
     includeReasoning: z.boolean().optional(),
-    target: z
-      .union([
-        z.literal("last"),
-        z.literal("whatsapp"),
-        z.literal("telegram"),
-        z.literal("discord"),
-        z.literal("slack"),
-        z.literal("msteams"),
-        z.literal("signal"),
-        z.literal("imessage"),
-        z.literal("none"),
-      ])
-      .optional(),
+    target: z.string().optional(),
     to: z.string().optional(),
     prompt: z.string().optional(),
     ackMaxChars: z.number().int().nonnegative().optional(),

src/cron/normalize.test.ts

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ describe("normalizeCronJobCreate", () => {
     expect("provider" in payload).toBe(false);
   });
 
-  it("normalizes agentId and drops null", () => {
+  it("trims agentId and drops null", () => {
     const normalized = normalizeCronJobCreate({
       name: "agent-set",
       enabled: true,

src/cron/normalize.ts

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import { normalizeAgentId } from "../routing/session-key.js";
 import { parseAbsoluteTimeMs } from "./parse.js";
 import { migrateLegacyCronPayload } from "./payload-migration.js";
 import type { CronJobCreate, CronJobPatch } from "./types.js";
@@ -75,7 +76,7 @@ export function normalizeCronJobInput(
       next.agentId = null;
     } else if (typeof agentId === "string") {
       const trimmed = agentId.trim();
-      if (trimmed) next.agentId = trimmed;
+      if (trimmed) next.agentId = normalizeAgentId(trimmed);
       else delete next.agentId;
     }
   }

src/discord/monitor/provider.ts

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import { inspect } from "node:util";
 import { Client } from "@buape/carbon";
 import { GatewayIntents, GatewayPlugin } from "@buape/carbon/gateway";
 import { Routes } from "discord-api-types/v10";
@@ -95,7 +96,8 @@ function formatDiscordDeployErrorDetails(err: unknown): string {
     try {
       bodyText = JSON.stringify(rawBody);
     } catch {
-      bodyText = String(rawBody);
+      bodyText =
+        typeof rawBody === "string" ? rawBody : inspect(rawBody, { depth: 3, breakLength: 120 });
     }
     if (bodyText) {
       const maxLen = 800;

src/gateway/chat-sanitize.test.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+import { describe, expect, test } from "vitest";
+import { stripEnvelopeFromMessage } from "./chat-sanitize.js";
+
+describe("stripEnvelopeFromMessage", () => {
+  test("removes message_id hint lines from user messages", () => {
+    const input = {
+      role: "user",
+      content: "[WhatsApp 2026-01-24 13:36] yolo\n[message_id: 7b8b]",
+    };
+    const result = stripEnvelopeFromMessage(input) as { content?: string };
+    expect(result.content).toBe("yolo");
+  });
+
+  test("removes message_id hint lines from text content arrays", () => {
+    const input = {
+      role: "user",
+      content: [{ type: "text", text: "hi\n[message_id: abc123]" }],
+    };
+    const result = stripEnvelopeFromMessage(input) as {
+      content?: Array<{ type: string; text?: string }>;
+    };
+    expect(result.content?.[0]?.text).toBe("hi");
+  });
+
+  test("does not strip inline message_id text that is part of a line", () => {
+    const input = {
+      role: "user",
+      content: "I typed [message_id: 123] on purpose",
+    };
+    const result = stripEnvelopeFromMessage(input) as { content?: string };
+    expect(result.content).toBe("I typed [message_id: 123] on purpose");
+  });
+
+  test("does not strip assistant messages", () => {
+    const input = {
+      role: "assistant",
+      content: "note\n[message_id: 123]",
+    };
+    const result = stripEnvelopeFromMessage(input) as { content?: string };
+    expect(result.content).toBe("note\n[message_id: 123]");
+  });
+});

src/gateway/chat-sanitize.ts

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ const ENVELOPE_CHANNELS = [
   "BlueBubbles",
 ];
 
+const MESSAGE_ID_LINE = /^\s*\[message_id:\s*[^\]]+\]\s*$/i;
+
 function looksLikeEnvelopeHeader(header: string): boolean {
   if (/\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}T\d{2}:\d{2}Z\b/.test(header)) return true;
   if (/\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2} \d{2}:\d{2}\b/.test(header)) return true;
@@ -28,13 +30,20 @@ export function stripEnvelope(text: string): string {
   return text.slice(match[0].length);
 }
 
+function stripMessageIdHints(text: string): string {
+  if (!text.includes("[message_id:")) return text;
+  const lines = text.split(/\r?\n/);
+  const filtered = lines.filter((line) => !MESSAGE_ID_LINE.test(line));
+  return filtered.length === lines.length ? text : filtered.join("\n");
+}
+
 function stripEnvelopeFromContent(content: unknown[]): { content: unknown[]; changed: boolean } {
   let changed = false;
   const next = content.map((item) => {
     if (!item || typeof item !== "object") return item;
     const entry = item as Record<string, unknown>;
     if (entry.type !== "text" || typeof entry.text !== "string") return item;
-    const stripped = stripEnvelope(entry.text);
+    const stripped = stripMessageIdHints(stripEnvelope(entry.text));
     if (stripped === entry.text) return item;
     changed = true;
     return {
@@ -55,7 +64,7 @@ export function stripEnvelopeFromMessage(message: unknown): unknown {
   const next: Record<string, unknown> = { ...entry };
 
   if (typeof entry.content === "string") {
-    const stripped = stripEnvelope(entry.content);
+    const stripped = stripMessageIdHints(stripEnvelope(entry.content));
     if (stripped !== entry.content) {
       next.content = stripped;
       changed = true;
@@ -67,7 +76,7 @@ export function stripEnvelopeFromMessage(message: unknown): unknown {
       changed = true;
     }
   } else if (typeof entry.text === "string") {
-    const stripped = stripEnvelope(entry.text);
+    const stripped = stripMessageIdHints(stripEnvelope(entry.text));
     if (stripped !== entry.text) {
       next.text = stripped;
       changed = true;

src/routing/resolve-route.ts

@@ -96,9 +96,9 @@ function pickFirstExistingAgentId(cfg: ClawdbotConfig, agentId: string): string
   if (!trimmed) return normalizeAgentId(resolveDefaultAgentId(cfg));
   const normalized = normalizeAgentId(trimmed);
   const agents = listAgents(cfg);
-  if (agents.length === 0) return trimmed;
+  if (agents.length === 0) return normalized;
   const match = agents.find((agent) => normalizeAgentId(agent.id) === normalized);
-  if (match?.id?.trim()) return match.id.trim();
+  if (match?.id?.trim()) return normalizeAgentId(match.id.trim());
   return normalizeAgentId(resolveDefaultAgentId(cfg));
 }