OpenClaw v2026.4.22 Released — xAI/Grok TTS, STT, Image Generation, Local TUI Mode, and Trajectory Bundles
If you’ve been running OpenClaw in production, today’s release is one worth stopping for. Version 2026.4.22 dropped earlier this week and it’s packed — full xAI/Grok integration, a terminal-native mode that doesn’t need the Gateway, and a new “flight recorder” for your agent runs. Let’s break it down. Full xAI/Grok Provider Support The headline feature is comprehensive xAI integration. OpenClaw now supports: Image generation and editing: grok-imagine-image and grok-imagine-image-pro with reference-image edit capability Text-to-speech (TTS): Six live xAI voices, supporting MP3, WAV, PCM, and G.711 audio formats Speech-to-text (STT): grok-stt for batch audio transcription Voice Call streaming: Real-time xAI transcription for live voice sessions This brings xAI into parity with OpenAI and ElevenLabs on the audio/speech side. For anyone building voice-enabled agents, you now have a third high-quality provider option without any third-party middleware. ...