WhatsApp Auto-Reply Bug Silently Drops Media Images in OpenClaw 2026.4.2
WhatsApp Auto-Reply Media Delivery Failure
A user has identified a bug in OpenClaw version 2026.4.2 where WhatsApp auto-replies containing media attachments fail to deliver images. The issue occurs specifically when using the MEDIA:./path/to/image.png format in auto-reply responses.
Problem Details
The bug manifests only under specific conditions:
- WhatsApp auto-reply with
MEDIA:format → image silently dropped ❌ - WhatsApp auto-reply with text only → works ✅
- Same
MEDIA:format on Telegram auto-reply → image delivered ✅ openclaw agent --deliver→ image delivered on WhatsApp ✅openclaw message send --media→ image delivered ✅
The exact same agent configuration, OpenClaw version, and chart-mpl skill work perfectly on Telegram, indicating the issue is WhatsApp-specific.
Root Cause
Code tracing reveals the problem originates in the WhatsApp deliver callback function in login-DW2Orybl.js. The function filters out all non-final payloads:
deliver: async (payload, info) => { if (info.kind !== "final") return;This filtering logic appears to be preventing media attachments from being processed in auto-reply scenarios on WhatsApp.
This type of platform-specific delivery bug is common when working with multiple messaging APIs, as each service has different payload handling requirements and webhook behaviors.
📖 Read the full source: r/openclaw
👀 See Also
Claude Max $100 subscription usage data for API extension task
A Claude Max $100 subscription user reports consuming 13% of a 5-hour session to extend an existing API with favorite library functionality, with context usage at 11% and weekly usage increasing from 5% to 6%.
Palantir's AI Platform Used for Gaza Aid Tracking at U.S.-Led Coordination Center
Palantir Technologies has a permanent desk at the U.S.-led Civil Military Coordination Center in southern Israel, providing the technological architecture for tracking aid delivery and distribution to Gaza through drone surveillance and data integration.
Running OpenClawd for Free: Successes and Challenges
In a recent post on r/clawdbot, a member shares their experience running OpenClawd without API keys, discussing their successes and the challenges faced.
Mercor Breach: 4TB of Voice Samples + IDs Stolen – What Attackers Can Do Now
4TB of voice recordings paired with government IDs stolen from 40,000 Mercor contractors. Attackers can clone voices from 15 seconds of clean audio and bypass bank voiceprint verification, deepfake calls, and insurance fraud.