OpenClaw’s beta.2 release on the 2026.6.11 train dropped June 28, and it’s one of the more operationally significant updates this year. The headline features — Slack relay mode, the RAFT CLI wake bridge, native Mattermost /oc_queue command, and Android settings detail panels — collectively make OpenClaw considerably easier to run as a serious multi-channel production system. Here’s what changed and why it matters.
What’s New in v2026.6.11-beta.2
Slack Relay Mode (PR #94707)
Slack relay mode lets OpenClaw operate as a relay for your Slack workspace — meaning your agents can receive and send messages through Slack channels and DMs without requiring the full Slack bot configuration. This is particularly powerful for teams that already have Slack as their primary communication layer and want to drop in agentic capabilities without a full infrastructure overhaul.
This was contributed by @sjf-oa, @amknight, @xydigit-zt, @thomaszta, and @gandalf-at-lerian.
Native Mattermost /oc_queue Command (PR #95546)
For teams on Mattermost (especially self-hosted enterprise environments), the new /oc_queue slash command lets users directly queue tasks to OpenClaw agents from within Mattermost. This closes a significant gap for enterprise operators who have been running Mattermost as their primary chat platform.
Per-DM Model Overrides (PR #95120)
You can now set model overrides at the DM (direct message) level, giving operators fine-grained control over which model responds to which users or conversations. This is useful for scenarios where you want your senior technical users to interact with a more capable (and more expensive) model, while routing general queries to a lighter model.
RAFT CLI Wake Bridge (PR #95497)
The RAFT CLI wake bridge enables remote activation of OpenClaw agents — a “wake up” path from external systems. If you’re building automation workflows where an external trigger (a CI/CD pipeline, a monitoring alert, a scheduled job) needs to wake a dormant OpenClaw agent, the RAFT CLI wake bridge gives you that control from the command line.
This was contributed by @vincentkoc. The openclaw agent --message-file addition (PR #93351, contributed by @ooiuuii) complements this by letting you feed agent instructions and messages from a file rather than inline arguments — important for longer, structured prompts.
Safer Plugin Distribution (PRs #95683, #95845)
Official plugins are now externalized more cleanly from the core bundle, and bundled plugin icon metadata is available to installed clients. This makes the plugin ecosystem easier to maintain and reduces the risk of unofficial plugin payloads sneaking in with core distributions.
Android Settings Detail Panels (PR #95148)
The Android client gets improved settings detail panels, giving mobile users better visibility into and control over agent configuration. Previously, many configuration options were buried or unavailable on mobile — this release brings the Android experience closer to parity with the desktop.
More Reliable Agent Turns
Several under-the-hood improvements address reliability:
- Codex partial deltas (PR #95404): More robust handling of partial responses during long-running generations.
- Long-context prompt-cache stability (PR #95624): Improved stability for prompt caching in long-context scenarios — less lost progress, more consistent runs.
- Harness activation (PR #95652): Improved agent turn lifecycle management.
What Operators Should Do
This is a beta release, so the usual caveats apply: test in a non-production environment before rolling out broadly. That said, the changes are surgical enough that the risk profile is relatively low.
If you’re running Slack integrations: The relay mode is worth exploring even in beta. The PR history shows heavy testing by the contributors, and the feature addresses a real operational gap.
If you use Mattermost: The /oc_queue command is immediately usable and doesn’t require architectural changes to your existing setup.
If you have Android-using team members: The detail panels fix is quality-of-life significant — push the update to mobile users.
For plugin management: The externalization changes mean you should review your plugin configuration after upgrading to confirm that previously bundled plugins are still recognized correctly under the new distribution model.
Upgrade Notes
This release covers a substantial history window (308 merged PRs in the v2026.6.10 to this release range). The release follows the standard OpenClaw stable/beta lane policy — beta.2 is positioned on the beta track, not yet promoted to stable. Check the official release page for the complete changelog and upgrade instructions.
Sources
- OpenClaw v2026.6.11-beta.2 Release Notes — GitHub
- OpenClaw Release Coverage — releasebot.io
- OpenClaw Release Policy — docs.openclaw.ai
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