chore: apply local workspace updates (#9911)

* chore: apply local workspace updates

* fix: resolve prep findings after rebase (#9898) (thanks @gumadeiras)

* refactor: centralize model allowlist normalization (#9898) (thanks @gumadeiras)

* fix: guard model allowlist initialization (#9911)

* docs: update changelog scope for #9911

* docs: remove model names from changelog entry (#9911)

* fix: satisfy type-aware lint in model allowlist (#9911)

README.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ New install? Start here: [Getting started](https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/gettin
 - **[Anthropic](https://www.anthropic.com/)** (Claude Pro/Max)
 - **[OpenAI](https://openai.com/)** (ChatGPT/Codex)
 
-Model note: while any model is supported, I strongly recommend **Anthropic Pro/Max (100/200) + Opus 4.5** for long‑context strength and better prompt‑injection resistance. See [Onboarding](https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/onboarding).
+Model note: while any model is supported, I strongly recommend **Anthropic Pro/Max (100/200) + Opus 4.6** for long‑context strength and better prompt‑injection resistance. See [Onboarding](https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/onboarding).
 
 ## Models (selection + auth)
 
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ Minimal `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json` (model + defaults):
 ```json5
 {
   agent: {
-    model: "anthropic/claude-opus-4-5",
+    model: "anthropic/claude-opus-4-6",
   },
 }
 ```