OpenClaw has rolled out one of its most significant updates yet for its self-hosted, open-source AI agent platform. The company says 933 contributors worked on the release, resulting in more than 16,000 pull requests. Called OpenClaw 2.0, the update brings changes across the platform, covering installation, messaging, memory, skills, AI models, automations, browser tools, native apps, plugins and security.
The browser experience has been rebuilt as a core part of the platform, while the onboarding process has also been redesigned.
OpenClaw 2.0: Key Changes #
OpenClaw says version 2.0 touches almost every part of the platform. The company calls it the biggest release in the project’s history, with development spanning nearly seven weeks, marking a notable shift from its previous release cycle.
Before this update, OpenClaw had launched 106 versions over 230 days, with most releases arriving within just a two-day period.
OpenClaw 2.0 has arrived
— OpenClaw🦞 (@openclaw)[https://t.co/52iWXJQvCy][August 31, 2026] OpenClaw has updated its onboarding process so new users can take advantage of tools they already have, including active ChatGPT or Claude subscriptions, API credentials and locally hosted models. Some settings have also been shifted out of the initial setup, helping users reach their first conversation sooner while allowing them to finish the remaining configuration through regular chats.
The browser has also been redesigned as a core part of OpenClaw rather than simply serving as another interface. Users can use it to finish configuring their Claw, pick up unfinished work and monitor tasks as they progress.
OpenClaw 2.0 also introduces a search feature for previous conversations, letting users locate chats through specific terms or phrases. Search results can be opened to view the surrounding conversation, while sessions can now run beyond the Gateway, allowing users to continue their work across different devices and cloud workers. Workspaces can also be moved along with sessions, while machines and project seeds can be reused for future cloud sessions.
The platform now includes live session cards that continue displaying progress even after refreshing the web interface or native app. These cards can show subagent activity along with changes made during an ongoing session.
OpenClaw has also made the interface more interactive with new widgets and dashboards. Users can place widgets within chats, pin them to session dashboards, assign specific actions or network origins, and export rendered dashboard views as images.
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