Openclaw MacOS Update

[cerulean oyster]

Since updating to version 2026.5.12, now I'm getting an issue with the MacOS app saying that there is a protocol mismatch because its still on version 2026.5.7.

I'm going to the about section and checking for updates but its saying that: OpenClaw 2026.5.7 is currently the newest version available.

Is there anything I can do to get it onto the newer version?

[pale tulip]

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[white iris]

I checked the current docs/feed. This looks like a real app/Gateway skew, not you missing a hidden button: npm latest is 2026.5.12, but the Sparkle appcast the macOS app uses still has 2026.5.7 as the newest macOS app build.

The practical fix is to make the app and Gateway match:

openclaw --version
openclaw update status
openclaw update --tag 2026.5.7
openclaw doctor
openclaw gateway restart

That should get you back to the version the macOS app can currently talk to. If you specifically need 2026.5.12, the options are waiting for/pulling a matching macOS app release, or building the macOS app from source at the same version. Docs for the relevant bits:
https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/updating
https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/development-channels
https://docs.openclaw.ai/platforms/mac/bundled-gateway

[white iris]

I’d also file this as a GitHub issue, because stable latest being newer than the published macOS app feed is exactly the kind of thing maintainers should see: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/issues

[cerulean oyster]

I dont really want to downgrade, I will live without it for now. Just wanted to make sure I was on the latest macos version.

[white iris]

Yep, that matches what I found: 2026.5.7 appears to be the latest macOS app build currently published to the app updater feed, while the CLI/Gateway stable package is already 2026.5.12.

So you’re on the latest macOS app version available through the app updater. The mismatch is just the CLI/Gateway getting ahead of the macOS app release.

[cerulean oyster]

Should I submit this as a github issue