v0.13.6 v1.12.0

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ChatbotXIO/ChatbotXOct 7, 2026 → Oct 8, 20262 days between releases

What's New

Major update introduces new Connection model requiring database migrations and queue configuration changes.

Breaking Changes

  • Self-hosted deployments must run database migrations and backfill `Connection` rows.
  • `REALTIME_BROADCAST_SECRET` must be at least 32 characters long.
  • Queue Redis has been split into `REDIS_QUEUE_URL` and `REDIS_QUEUE_BULK_URL`.

New Features

  • New embeddable chat widget with custom branding options.
  • Added conversation routing for WhatsApp and Messenger channels.
  • Expanded Public API with new endpoints for coupons and booking URLs.
  • Bot simulator tool for testing flows.
  • Enhanced media handling with optimized attachment loading.

Improvements

  • Enhanced media handling with optimized attachment loading and storage per channel.

Upgrade Notes

Self-hosted deployments require running database migrations and backfilling the new `Connection` model. Update environment variables: set `REALTIME_BROADCAST_SECRET` to at least 32 characters and configure `REDIS_QUEUE_URL`/`REDIS_QUEUE_BULK_URL`.

The Two Releases

v0.13.6

v0.13.6

Oct 7, 2026· 15 days ago

FreeLLMAPI v0.13.6 enables in-app updates behind a proxy and introduces the new Typhoon provider for chat and transcription.

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v1.12.0

v1.12.0

Oct 8, 2026· 13 days ago

v1.12.0 introduces a new Connection and ConnectSession model for managing channels and integrations, alongside a significant expansion of the Public API. Key additions include conversation routing for WhatsApp and Messenger, an embeddable chat widget, and improvements to media handling. Self-hosted deployments require specific database migrations and backfill steps to upgrade safely.

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