OpenClaw v2026.2.15: Real-Time Telegram & Discord Components

The OpenClaw Foundation has just released version 2026.2.15, continuing its rapid pace of innovation following the announcement of its new OpenAI-backed structure.

Streaming Refinement: Real-Time Telegram Replies

One of the most requested features for the Telegram gateway has finally arrived. Users will now see streaming responses word-by-word, significantly reducing the "perceived latency" when using large models like Claude 4.5 or GPT-5.3.

Discord Components v2

OpenClaw now natively supports Discord's newest UI components. This includes:

• Interactive Modals: For complex data entry within Discord.
• Select Menus: Improved filtering for skill selection.
• Ephemeral Approval Buttons: Quick-fire "Approve/Reject" for agent actions.

Major Feature: Nested Sub-Agents

Version 2026.2.15 introduces Nested Sub-Agents. This architectural shift allows a single OpenClaw coordinator to spawn specialized agents for sub-tasks (e.g., a "Researcher" agent and a "Coder" agent) in the background. Only the synthesized final result is returned to the user, keeping main chat threads clean while executing incredibly complex multi-step workflows.

Security & Stability

Following the security alerts earlier this month (CVE-2026-25253), this release includes:

• Hardened LanceDB memory isolation.
• Improved SSRF protection for web-browsing skills.
• Over 40 specific stability fixes for high-traffic gateways.

How to update? If you are using a managed wrapper like SimpleClaw, you have likely already been updated. Self-hosted users can pull the latest Docker image: docker pull openclaw/gateway:latest