Update changelog for version 0.1.59 and fix SSL verification in config flow

Author: techartdev

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,6 +2,12 @@
 
 All notable changes to the OpenClaw Home Assistant Integration will be documented in this file.
 
+## [0.1.59] - 2026-03-07
+
+### Fixed
+- Fixed manual configuration incorrectly forcing `Verify SSL certificate` to remain enabled when the checkbox was unchecked.
+- This restores manual setup for self-signed HTTPS endpoints such as standalone OpenClaw `lan_https` deployments.
+
 ## [0.1.58] - 2026-03-07
 
 ### Added

custom_components/openclaw/config_flow.py

@@ -384,7 +384,7 @@ async def async_step_manual(
             port = user_input[CONF_GATEWAY_PORT]
             token = user_input[CONF_GATEWAY_TOKEN]
             use_ssl = user_input.get(CONF_USE_SSL, False)
-            verify_ssl = user_input.get(CONF_VERIFY_SSL, True)
+            verify_ssl = user_input.get(CONF_VERIFY_SSL, False)
 
             try:
                 connected = await _async_validate_connection(

custom_components/openclaw/manifest.json

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
   "iot_class": "local_polling",
   "issue_tracker": "https://github.com/techartdev/OpenClawHomeAssistant/issues",
   "requirements": [],
-  "version": "0.1.58",
+  "version": "0.1.59",
   "dependencies": ["conversation"],
   "after_dependencies": ["hassio", "lovelace"]
 }