v1.16.22 v0.1.900-beta
tulir/whatsmeowSep 28, 2026 → Sep 28, 20260 days between releases
What's New
The newer release describes a different product (AI/ML) than the older release (WhatsApp/Web server).
Breaking Changes
- Web server returns 421 for unauthorized hostnames
- Previously approved hooks from 1.16.21 require re-approval
New Features
- Library and Document Viewer for PDF/Office files
- Skills Editor for creating and editing Skills
- Decision models support (Laya) for local execution
- ModelScope integration for model downloads
- Apple Silicon MLX optimizations (batched serving, TurboQuant KV cache)
Improvements
- Faster image and video generation speeds (~4.5x LTX-2.3, 1.7-6.3x VAE)
- Unified Library for docs and media management
- Apple Silicon batched serving and structured outputs
Bug Fixes
- Internal race conditions
- Hardened CLI inputs and OpenClaw gateway details
Upgrade Notes
The newer release notes describe an AI desktop application (Unsloth), whereas the older release was a WhatsApp library. This indicates a mismatch in the provided release notes.
The Two Releases
v1.16.22
Sep 28, 2026· 24 days ago
This release hardens the web server by restricting host bindings and introduces mandatory approval workflows for repository worktree hooks based on script identity. It also improves input validation and fixes internal race conditions.
Full release notesLaya Decision Models + Library
Sep 28, 2026· 24 days ago
This release adds a Library and Document Viewer, Skills Editor, and Apple Silicon MLX improvements, alongside faster image and video generation speeds.
Full release notes