OpenClaw v2026.11.2
OpenClaw 2026.11.2 is a patch release with no new features that fixes problems that could stop updates, leave scheduled reminders missing or show chat widgets twice, along with Windows setup, Bun install and web UI keyboard fixes.
Why it matters
For people running the OpenClaw self-hosted personal agent, it's a stability update worth installing, especially if updates have been failing or getting stuck.
What's new
- Fixes updates failing during snapshot checks when update history is overloaded; affected 2026.10.4 installs have recovery guidance in the docs.unverified
- Fixes global installs with Bun 1.4.4 when Node isn't installed, and Windows setup refusals when Gateway paths differ only in letter case.
- Fixes duplicate Canvas widgets and previews appearing as a chat reply finishes.
- An unsaved Agent Files draft no longer saves into a different workspace after the agent is reconfigured; the editor offers Reload or Overwrite.
- Built from 113 pull requests with contributions from 64 GitHub accounts.
Taken from the project's own release notes. Claims about speed or accuracy are the maker's unless stated otherwise.
Worth knowing: The release notes say the Android app was not rebuilt for this version and the ClawHub plugin publish was deferred.
Quick facts
| Pricing | Free; you pay for the AI model you connect |
|---|---|
| Free or paid | Free (open source) |
| License | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript (Node.js; installs via npm or Bun) |
| Platform | Self-hosted on macOS, Linux and Windows |
| GitHub stars | ★ 394,229 (as of 2026-11-09) |
| Maker | OpenClaw |
Links
- Official site: https://openclaw.ai
- Repository: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
- Release notes: https://docs.openclaw.ai/releases/2026.11.2
- Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai/
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What we couldn't verify
- highlights[0] (the missing-reminders fix is named in the summary but its changelog line wasn't reviewed)
Checked 2026-11-09 from the release notes's own pages. Prices and star counts change, so confirm on the official site. Listing here is not a ranking or an endorsement.
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