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OpenClaw’s next release is already on the beta tag
2026.8.1-beta.1 landed on npm August 10 without GitHub release notes. Official docs still feature July’s 2026.7.1, while `main` keeps absorbing a huge Unreleased changelog.
OpenClaw 2026.7.1 makes the Gateway the place where agent work can be seen and recovered
The project’s July release rewires its Control UI and onboarding while adding GPT-5.6 routing, deeper Codex continuity, offline mobile reading, and safer recovery when a Gateway or channel delivery goes wrong.
OpenClaw v2026.5.18: Real-Time Android Voice, Typed Tool Plugins, and a Faster Gateway
OpenClaw v2026.5.18 ships real-time voice sessions on Android, a new typed tool plugin SDK, faster gateway restarts, and a redesigned Mac settings experience. Here is what changed and why it matters.

