A broader OpenClaw release
OpenClaw 2026.7.1 is a wide release. The Control UI is sharper, setup is easier to follow, the official apps got substantial work, and the model and provider stack keeps expanding.
Control UI overhaul
The main interface now does a better job of keeping the important controls close to the conversation.
- Clearer chat management: Conversations are easier to organize side by side.
- Better task visibility: Live Tasks, approvals, files, downloads, pairing, and Gateway health stay within reach.
- Improved status views: Usage and cost information is easier to inspect without losing context.
Guided setup from install to first chat
New installs get a smoother path to a working first conversation.
- Clearer steps: Setup guidance is more explicit from install through first chat.
- Connection checks: OpenClaw now checks connections before saving them.
- Better recovery: Interrupted setup keeps earlier choices instead of forcing users to start over.
Official app updates
The supported apps all received meaningful updates.
- iOS and iPadOS: Setup, navigation, chat, voice, permissions, localization, files, queued sends, and connection recovery all improved.
- Android: Native session controls and broader chat workflow polish make the mobile flow steadier.
- macOS: Desktop workflows continue to get more reliable and easier to use.
Stronger model and provider support
The release expands model choice and makes provider flows more dependable.
- More model options: GPT-5.6 compatibility, Tencent Hy3, and Meta Muse Spark 1.1 are part of the broader expansion.
- Better provider paths: Claude, Ollama, ClawRouter, LongCat, and other provider routes get additional support work.
- Cleaner refresh behavior: Model availability refreshes more reliably after OAuth renewal.
Better connected coding workflows
Codex and connected agent flows are easier to keep on track.
- Temporary session access: openclaw attach can grant Claude Code temporary access to a selected session.
- More reliable delegation: Codex delegation and native subagents return tracked results more consistently.
- Longer sessions: Resuming long-running sessions and goals is less brittle.
Messaging, gateway, and automation improvements
The release also strengthens the day-to-day plumbing.
- Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Apple Messages: Each channel gets substantial quality-of-life and delivery work.
- Gateway crash loops: Repeated restart loops now leave a more stable repair path.
- Scheduled work and terminals: Remote browser control, scheduled work, and guarded workspace terminals are more capable.
Technical Notes
- Canonical release key: 2026.7.1 from the official latest-release API.
- Release shape: This one is broad, not narrow. UI, apps, providers, and automation all moved.
- Operational effect: The platform is easier to set up and steadier to run.
Upgrade Guide
Who should upgrade?
- Teams using the Control UI heavily
- Anyone onboarding fresh installs or new devices
- Operators relying on mobile apps, provider switching, or connected coding agents
How to upgrade
Update your installation from the terminal:
openclaw update
FAQ
What is the biggest change in this release?
The Control UI gets a major overhaul, with clearer chat management, better task visibility, improved usage and cost views, and easier access to files, approvals, and Gateway health.
What improved in setup?
Setup is more guided from install to first chat, with clearer steps, connection checks before saving, and better recovery when setup is interrupted.
Which apps got major updates?
iOS and iPadOS, Android, and macOS all received substantial improvements across setup, chat, voice, permissions, files, queued sends, and native session controls.
What improved for agents and coding workflows?
Codex delegation, native subagents, and long-running sessions are easier to track and resume, which helps connected coding workflows stay on course.
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