Why does OpenClaw send WhatsApp media replies twice?

In v2026.4.15, reply-media normalization runs through two paths for the same reply, causing duplicate outbound media files.

Which OpenClaw version has the WhatsApp duplicate media bug?

Version 2026.4.15 introduced this regression. It affects any WhatsApp request that produces a media response.

Is the OpenClaw WhatsApp duplicate media bug fixed?

As of April 25, 2026, the issue is open on GitHub (Issue #68056). No fix has been released yet.

Does the duplicate WhatsApp media affect text messages?

No, only media replies (charts, images, documents) are duplicated. Text-only responses are not affected.

How to work around OpenClaw WhatsApp media sent twice?

Set channels.whatsapp.blockStreaming: true as a temporary workaround, though this may affect other media features.

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OpenClaw 2026.4.15 Sends Every WhatsApp Media Reply Twice

In OpenClaw v2026.4.15, every WhatsApp request that produces a single media response results in two identical media replies being sent a few hundred milliseconds apart. Root cause is reply-media normalization running through two paths for the same reply.