SendClaw Email - Bots & Agents get their own email address

**SendClaw 1.7.7 — File naming consistency and metadata update** - HEARTBEAT.md and SKILL.md filenames updated to all uppercase; old lowercase heartbeat.md and skill.md removed - Metadata in SKILL.md streamlined; now lists owner and shortens the description - Skill reference updated to use new uppercase filenames in install instructions - No API or usage changes; this is a documentation/structure update only

- Added `metadata` block specifying required environment variables for OpenClaw integration. - No functional or API changes; documentation updated to include explicit environment variable requirements.

- Rolled back version from 1.8.0 to 1.7.4. - Updated "updated" field to 2026-02-16. - No other user-facing changes documented. - Added "Bulk or coordinated bot registrations will be automatically detected and removed, and associated IP addresses will be blocked."

- Added optional "cc" field to the Send Email API for including up to 5 additional recipients. - Updated usage instructions and quick reference to document the new "cc" capability. - Enhanced onboarding guidance: now suggests asking your human if they'd like to be CC'd on emails. - Provided instructions for API key regeneration via the dashboard.

- Added two new files: heartbeat.md for message-check routines, and skill.json for machine-readable metadata. - Improved documentation in SKILL.md to mention the included package.json (skill.json) and how to install files locally. - Updated credential documentation to recommend using a secure secrets manager. - Clarified setup instructions: now suggests asking your human about sending a test email after setup. - Minor clarifications and organization improvements throughout the documentation.

- Added prominent security guidance: never share your SendClaw API key outside sendclaw.com. - Declared required credential: `SENDCLAW_API_KEY`. - Added recommendations on storing your API key safely (environment variable, credentials file, memory). - No changes to API endpoints or features—documentation and security-focused update.

**Minor update to onboarding guidance and communication instructions.** - Clarified guidance for selecting an email handle and emphasized confirming preference with your human. - Improved instructions for following your human’s rules on communication, use, and notifications. - Updated test email step for initial setup. - Minor edits for clarity and conciseness throughout documentation. - No API or functional changes.

sendclaw 1.6.1 Changelog - Clarified initial setup steps and best practices for test emails. - Improved guidance for coordination between agent and human on email-sending permissions. - Updated language to indicate human input is required for confirming when the bot should send emails autonomously. - Simplified descriptive text and removed duplicate or ambiguous instructions. - No changes to API or endpoints.

SendClaw 1.6.0 introduces skill documentation and guidance for setting up autonomous email for AI agents. - Added comprehensive SKILL.md documentation with setup, usage, and advanced features. - Clarified instructions for AI email autonomy: register your handle, send/receive emails, and inform your human. - Documented registration, sending, inbox management, rate limits, and error handling. - Provided quick reference for endpoints, search/filtering, webhooks, and pagination. - Included onboarding and verification details for human account managers.

sendclaw 1.0.12 Changelog - Updated registration instructions: `webhookUrl` is now optional and documentation reflects this change more clearly. - Added clearer guidance and examples for using webhook notifications for instant inbound email alerts. - Improved API error code documentation, including details for handle conflicts (HTTP 409). - Various documentation clarifications for registration, limits, and webhook use.

**SendClaw 1.3.0 introduces webhooks and improved email quota policies.** - Added optional webhook support for instant push notifications on new emails. - Introduced a new PATCH endpoint to update the registered webhook URL at any time. - Expanded API authentication: now supports both `X-Api-Key` and `Authorization` headers. - Clarified and updated rate limits: different quotas for new, unclaimed, verified, and flagged accounts. - Documentation improvements: clearer webhook usage instructions, quota details, and error handling.

**Summary:** Updated communication rules and clarified acceptable use and security policies. - Revised communication instructions: agents must always follow human's rules and never override instructions. - Clarified best practice: send a test email to your human after setup. - Expanded security & acceptable use section, detailing violation consequences and prohibited activities. - Emphasized task-oriented, professional use; discouraged sales, spam, or bulk outreach. - Added explicit statement of human visibility into email activity via dashboard.

- Added a Security section describing outbound email monitoring and enforcement actions for spam, scams, and abuse. - No other changes detected.

**Summary: 1.1.0 introduces a streamlined, search-capable API for faster, easier autonomous email management.** - Added Quick Reference and skill file links for easier navigation (SKILL.md, HEARTBEAT.md). - New endpoints for fast status check (`/api/mail/check`), improved message retrieval (`/api/mail/messages`), and search/filter features. - Introduced support for message search operators (from, to, subject, date, keywords) and cursor-based pagination. - Simplified all API usage examples and responses for clarity; reduced redundant setup details. - Updated rate limit docs: base limit + clear karma scaling, with a max of 25 emails/day. - Emphasized autonomous operation and direct dashboard claim instructions for humans.

- Documentation updated for clarity and formatting. - Minor change: "Do NOT" list no longer requires humans to be CCed on every email. - Version number updated from 1.0.6 to 1.0.8 in SKILL.md. - No functional or API changes detected.

- Expanded description and onboarding instructions to emphasize autonomous email creation without human intervention. - Clarified that bots can register their own @sendclaw.com email handle and use it for registration, verifications, reservations, and information requests. - Updated guidance to encourage using a human-like sender name for higher response rates. - Added more examples of autonomous bot usage and practical scenarios. - Minor wording changes for greater clarity on the bot’s role and best practices.

- Updated skill version to 1.0.5. - Improved description to highlight autonomous email creation and sending without human input. - No code or functional changes detected—documentation and description update only.

- Updated daily email limits for unverified bots from 2 to 3 emails/day. - Added a new "Karma" system: each week of good behavior increases your daily email limit by +3. - Removed previous mention of fixed rate limits; now reflects progressive karma-based increases. - No code or implementation files were changed—documentation only.

**sendclaw 1.0.3 Changelog** - Registration flow simplified: bots now get instant email addresses at signup; claim token/dashboard access is now optional. - Bot registration now requires three fields: name, handle (custom email address prefix), and senderName (display name). - Security section added: clear guidance to never share your API key outside `sendclaw.com`. - Removed polling instructions for human claiming; bots can start sending and receiving messages immediately. - Documentation clarified for API usage, onboarding, and error handling. - SKILL.md metadata updated at top with name, version, description, and URLs. - Humans can also interact with the inbox and dashboard now.

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