diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 7e663116aba..cd1468f5aa1 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 
 Docs: https://docs.molt.bot
 
-## 2026.1.26
-Status: unreleased.
+## 2026.1.27-beta.1
+Status: beta.
 
 ### Changes
 - Rebrand: rename the npm package/CLI to `moltbot`, add a `moltbot` compatibility shim, and move extensions to the `@moltbot/*` scope.
@@ -69,7 +69,6 @@ Status: unreleased.
 ### Breaking
 - **BREAKING:** Gateway auth mode "none" is removed; gateway now requires token/password (Tailscale Serve identity still allowed).
 
-<<<<<<< HEAD
 ### Fixes
 - Agents: prevent retries on oversized image errors and surface size limits. (#2871) Thanks @Suksham-sharma.
 - Agents: inherit provider baseUrl/api for inline models. (#2740) Thanks @lploc94.
diff --git a/extensions/bluebubbles/package.json b/extensions/bluebubbles/package.json
index fc81c0c235c..fc1ac34ae42 100644
--- a/extensions/bluebubbles/package.json
+++ b/extensions/bluebubbles/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/bluebubbles",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot BlueBubbles channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/copilot-proxy/package.json b/extensions/copilot-proxy/package.json
index 7093b9c6de9..2d4753446c1 100644
--- a/extensions/copilot-proxy/package.json
+++ b/extensions/copilot-proxy/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/copilot-proxy",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Copilot Proxy provider plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/diagnostics-otel/package.json b/extensions/diagnostics-otel/package.json
index 5f8b3643e71..f6560702b32 100644
--- a/extensions/diagnostics-otel/package.json
+++ b/extensions/diagnostics-otel/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/diagnostics-otel",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot diagnostics OpenTelemetry exporter",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/discord/package.json b/extensions/discord/package.json
index c31e55e3918..9921468b445 100644
--- a/extensions/discord/package.json
+++ b/extensions/discord/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/discord",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Discord channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/google-antigravity-auth/package.json b/extensions/google-antigravity-auth/package.json
index 039b4871f43..8b13861ec13 100644
--- a/extensions/google-antigravity-auth/package.json
+++ b/extensions/google-antigravity-auth/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/google-antigravity-auth",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Google Antigravity OAuth provider plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/google-gemini-cli-auth/package.json b/extensions/google-gemini-cli-auth/package.json
index 0c268a773f5..59cbd52a9a7 100644
--- a/extensions/google-gemini-cli-auth/package.json
+++ b/extensions/google-gemini-cli-auth/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/google-gemini-cli-auth",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Gemini CLI OAuth provider plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/googlechat/package.json b/extensions/googlechat/package.json
index af3188e90b8..0a01621e61d 100644
--- a/extensions/googlechat/package.json
+++ b/extensions/googlechat/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/googlechat",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Google Chat channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/imessage/package.json b/extensions/imessage/package.json
index a298f1a1b5b..29ceb0631e4 100644
--- a/extensions/imessage/package.json
+++ b/extensions/imessage/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/imessage",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot iMessage channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/line/package.json b/extensions/line/package.json
index 803c7f74c13..bd336b15844 100644
--- a/extensions/line/package.json
+++ b/extensions/line/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/line",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot LINE channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/llm-task/package.json b/extensions/llm-task/package.json
index 4a2a89a75a3..247d126a954 100644
--- a/extensions/llm-task/package.json
+++ b/extensions/llm-task/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/llm-task",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot JSON-only LLM task plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/lobster/package.json b/extensions/lobster/package.json
index 513d8392504..c95d7021a36 100644
--- a/extensions/lobster/package.json
+++ b/extensions/lobster/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/lobster",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Lobster workflow tool plugin (typed pipelines + resumable approvals)",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/matrix/CHANGELOG.md b/extensions/matrix/CHANGELOG.md
index 77aeba16ce1..8b7dcb62c5e 100644
--- a/extensions/matrix/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/extensions/matrix/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026.1.27-beta.1
+
+### Changes
+- Version alignment with core Moltbot release numbers.
+
 ## 2026.1.23
 
 ### Changes
diff --git a/extensions/matrix/package.json b/extensions/matrix/package.json
index d90a399c46b..abc608b5b67 100644
--- a/extensions/matrix/package.json
+++ b/extensions/matrix/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/matrix",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Matrix channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/mattermost/package.json b/extensions/mattermost/package.json
index 8d571ab7645..6e7d3f1fc0d 100644
--- a/extensions/mattermost/package.json
+++ b/extensions/mattermost/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/mattermost",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Mattermost channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/memory-core/package.json b/extensions/memory-core/package.json
index 7c4ae5b010a..e863adbd238 100644
--- a/extensions/memory-core/package.json
+++ b/extensions/memory-core/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/memory-core",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot core memory search plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/memory-lancedb/package.json b/extensions/memory-lancedb/package.json
index 2b2858e02c4..0e79ce83af3 100644
--- a/extensions/memory-lancedb/package.json
+++ b/extensions/memory-lancedb/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/memory-lancedb",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot LanceDB-backed long-term memory plugin with auto-recall/capture",
   "dependencies": {
diff --git a/extensions/msteams/CHANGELOG.md b/extensions/msteams/CHANGELOG.md
index f9b6e8b86f0..09a9e92bd27 100644
--- a/extensions/msteams/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/extensions/msteams/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026.1.27-beta.1
+
+### Changes
+- Version alignment with core Moltbot release numbers.
+
 ## 2026.1.23
 
 ### Changes
diff --git a/extensions/msteams/package.json b/extensions/msteams/package.json
index 8cc39b5d79e..29e61586204 100644
--- a/extensions/msteams/package.json
+++ b/extensions/msteams/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/msteams",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Microsoft Teams channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/nextcloud-talk/package.json b/extensions/nextcloud-talk/package.json
index aea8b894277..5e98956da60 100644
--- a/extensions/nextcloud-talk/package.json
+++ b/extensions/nextcloud-talk/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/nextcloud-talk",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Nextcloud Talk channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/nostr/CHANGELOG.md b/extensions/nostr/CHANGELOG.md
index 57f073d0e22..65ac7f56e89 100644
--- a/extensions/nostr/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/extensions/nostr/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026.1.27-beta.1
+
+### Changes
+- Version alignment with core Moltbot release numbers.
+
 ## 2026.1.23
 
 ### Changes
diff --git a/extensions/nostr/package.json b/extensions/nostr/package.json
index b932ac99829..8ba9a48d096 100644
--- a/extensions/nostr/package.json
+++ b/extensions/nostr/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/nostr",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Nostr channel plugin for NIP-04 encrypted DMs",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/open-prose/package.json b/extensions/open-prose/package.json
index 4be78502d9a..89904fcca35 100644
--- a/extensions/open-prose/package.json
+++ b/extensions/open-prose/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/open-prose",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "OpenProse VM skill pack plugin (slash command + telemetry).",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/signal/package.json b/extensions/signal/package.json
index db4976b4927..105a4fee8f9 100644
--- a/extensions/signal/package.json
+++ b/extensions/signal/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/signal",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Signal channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/slack/package.json b/extensions/slack/package.json
index 352f1548314..8ada7de5f03 100644
--- a/extensions/slack/package.json
+++ b/extensions/slack/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/slack",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Slack channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/telegram/package.json b/extensions/telegram/package.json
index aff1bf081d9..0f485d0293a 100644
--- a/extensions/telegram/package.json
+++ b/extensions/telegram/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/telegram",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Telegram channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/tlon/package.json b/extensions/tlon/package.json
index 85dbd2a8b75..2df375b55f0 100644
--- a/extensions/tlon/package.json
+++ b/extensions/tlon/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/tlon",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Tlon/Urbit channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/twitch/CHANGELOG.md b/extensions/twitch/CHANGELOG.md
index 2e291db1098..95b5ff2c73e 100644
--- a/extensions/twitch/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/extensions/twitch/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026.1.27-beta.1
+
+### Changes
+- Version alignment with core Moltbot release numbers.
+
 ## 2026.1.23
 
 ### Features
diff --git a/extensions/twitch/package.json b/extensions/twitch/package.json
index cb79d2fbb61..6654f9bb7a6 100644
--- a/extensions/twitch/package.json
+++ b/extensions/twitch/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/twitch",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "description": "Moltbot Twitch channel plugin",
   "type": "module",
   "dependencies": {
diff --git a/extensions/voice-call/CHANGELOG.md b/extensions/voice-call/CHANGELOG.md
index 0ece35f8773..312e959179f 100644
--- a/extensions/voice-call/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/extensions/voice-call/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026.1.27-beta.1
+
+### Changes
+- Version alignment with core Moltbot release numbers.
+
 ## 2026.1.26
 
 ### Changes
diff --git a/extensions/voice-call/package.json b/extensions/voice-call/package.json
index 3b029473394..72bfba03de9 100644
--- a/extensions/voice-call/package.json
+++ b/extensions/voice-call/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/voice-call",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot voice-call plugin",
   "dependencies": {
diff --git a/extensions/whatsapp/package.json b/extensions/whatsapp/package.json
index d64945784d5..d5139e18fd1 100644
--- a/extensions/whatsapp/package.json
+++ b/extensions/whatsapp/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/whatsapp",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot WhatsApp channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/zalo/CHANGELOG.md b/extensions/zalo/CHANGELOG.md
index 03f128c2848..55766ea8ec7 100644
--- a/extensions/zalo/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/extensions/zalo/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026.1.27-beta.1
+
+### Changes
+- Version alignment with core Moltbot release numbers.
+
 ## 2026.1.23
 
 ### Changes
diff --git a/extensions/zalo/package.json b/extensions/zalo/package.json
index ca3c321a23e..2a6cf9a5f5a 100644
--- a/extensions/zalo/package.json
+++ b/extensions/zalo/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/zalo",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Zalo channel plugin",
   "moltbot": {
diff --git a/extensions/zalouser/CHANGELOG.md b/extensions/zalouser/CHANGELOG.md
index 35cc9026db4..e189e2e456c 100644
--- a/extensions/zalouser/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/extensions/zalouser/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026.1.27-beta.1
+
+### Changes
+- Version alignment with core Moltbot release numbers.
+
 ## 2026.1.23
 
 ### Changes
diff --git a/extensions/zalouser/package.json b/extensions/zalouser/package.json
index fad8a582a85..6bace36e8d5 100644
--- a/extensions/zalouser/package.json
+++ b/extensions/zalouser/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@moltbot/zalouser",
-  "version": "2026.1.26",
+  "version": "2026.1.27-beta.1",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Moltbot Zalo Personal Account plugin via zca-cli",
   "dependencies": {
diff --git a/scripts/release-check.ts b/scripts/release-check.ts
index 5895bf7f98a..d738507996f 100755
--- a/scripts/release-check.ts
+++ b/scripts/release-check.ts
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ function runPackDry(): PackResult[] {
   const raw = execSync("npm pack --dry-run --json --ignore-scripts", {
     encoding: "utf8",
     stdio: ["ignore", "pipe", "pipe"],
+    maxBuffer: 1024 * 1024 * 100,
   });
   return JSON.parse(raw) as PackResult[];
 }