diff --git a/.openclaw-sync/source.json b/.openclaw-sync/source.json
index 713b4f7f6..5a5803063 100644
--- a/.openclaw-sync/source.json
+++ b/.openclaw-sync/source.json
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 {
   "repository": "openclaw/openclaw",
-  "sha": "fc9648b6201b80909fbec5054c95d31fb18f77df",
-  "syncedAt": "2026-04-05T12:05:28.884Z"
+  "sha": "6f5ba51f7409f80ee4bb2a57a2b870845ad36fcd",
+  "syncedAt": "2026-04-05T12:27:40.196Z"
 }
diff --git a/docs/channels/irc.md b/docs/channels/irc.md
index 2dfefeba1..6dd181bf1 100644
--- a/docs/channels/irc.md
+++ b/docs/channels/irc.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ IRC ships as an extension plugin, but it is configured in the main config under
   channels: {
     irc: {
       enabled: true,
-      host: "irc.libera.chat",
+      host: "irc.example.com",
       port: 6697,
       tls: true,
       nick: "openclaw-bot",
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ IRC ships as an extension plugin, but it is configured in the main config under
 }
 ```
 
+Prefer a private IRC server for bot coordination. If you intentionally use a public IRC network, common choices include Libera.Chat, OFTC, and Snoonet. Avoid predictable public channels for bot or swarm backchannel traffic.
+
 3. Start/restart gateway:
 
 ```bash