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2026

October

The latest from OpenClaw Launch.

ImprovedModelsLatest update

ChatGPT plan images are GPT Image 2.5

  • ImprovedThe ChatGPT subscription image option now shows as GPT Image 2.5 (ChatGPT plan), matching what OpenAI generates on that route. OpenAI still picks the variant and quality; to choose Flare or Sunburst, use your own OpenAI key or OpenRouter credits.
AddedHermes

Add a ready-made crew bot

  • AddedPick from 68 ready-made Hermes profiles (Star Trek community pack by Teknium) and add one as a new bot next to your existing ones, from the Crew button or the chat list's add-bot menu.
  • AddedEach crew bot brings its own way of working — research, strategy, security review, pricing and more — and uses the same model as the bot it lives in.

2026

September

Added

Add more bots to your plan

  • AddedAdd extra instances to your current plan from the dashboard, without switching plans.
  • AddedHermes bots can make images with GPT Image 2.5 using your own OpenAI key.
AddedModels

GPT-6 Luna and Grok 4.7 on OpenCode Go

  • AddedOpenCode Go now includes GPT-6 Luna, Grok 4.7, Grok 4.6 and its free models.
  • ImprovedThe OpenCode Go model list now updates itself, and models OpenCode has retired no longer appear.
  • ImprovedNew Hermes bots run Hermes 0.21.5.
  • FixedYou can answer Hermes' follow-up questions in web chat again.
Added

Show off the site your bot built

  • AddedA new public Websites gallery. Opt in from the dashboard's Showcase panel to feature the site your bot built.
  • AddedNeed more room? Add storage right from your bot's instance card.
Improved

Web chat that works on your phone

  • ImprovedWeb chat is laid out for phones, with bigger buttons and a message box that grows as you type.
  • ImprovedEnter behaves correctly with Chinese and Japanese input methods, and the latest reply stays in view.
  • ImprovedWhen you reply to a message on Telegram or Discord, web chat shows it as a quote above your words.
Added

Build a team of bots just by asking

  • AddedAsk your bot to add a teammate for a role, and it sets one up for you.
  • ImprovedWeb chat opens images and text files in the browser, and adds a Copy button for code and an @mention menu.
  • FixedAfter you scan the WeChat QR code, Hermes lets you chat right away.
Added

Build & Resell gets its own page

  • AddedBuild & Resell has a public page that explains how to sell AI bots of your own.
  • AddedResellers can switch a resold bot between Lite and Pro without rebuilding it.
  • AddedMore low-cost OpenCode Go models are available in the picker.
  • ImprovedPasted images still show as images after a reload, and messages show their real send times.
Fixed

Safer Telegram controls

  • FixedOnly people allowed to use your bot can change its model from the Telegram buttons.
  • ImprovedWhile your bot restarts, the chat panel says so instead of asking you to try again.
  • AddedConnect WeKnora from the Tools catalog.
Fixed

Smoother sign-in and smarter defaults

  • FixedHermes Desktop no longer signs you out.
  • ImprovedQwen API keys now reach the region they were issued in.
  • ImprovedPaid bots now start on DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, which is fast and capable.
AddedHermes

Claude 5 and per-bot platforms

  • AddedUse Claude Sonnet 5 and Claude Opus 5 with your own Anthropic key. Gemini, Qwen, Z.AI and Groq model lists are refreshed too.
  • AddedConnect or disconnect Telegram and other platforms on each Hermes bot individually.
  • AddedA Hermes bot can host your Build & Resell storefront.
  • FixedRoot custom domains behind Cloudflare now verify correctly.
Added

Copy and paste in Live Browser

  • AddedCopy and paste between your computer and Live Browser.
  • ImprovedLive Browser reconnects on its own after a network drop.
  • AddedCoding workspaces now have a Start button.
  • ImprovedYour bot list stays visible in chat.
AddedOpenClaw

Give each task its own OpenClaw persona

  • AddedPersonas are now available on running OpenClaw instances. Create a dedicated assistant for writing, research, or another task.
  • AddedChoose a model for each persona and keep its memory, skills, and workspace separate.
AddedIntegrations

Manage your Vast.ai GPUs through your bot

  • AddedAsk your bot to list your rented GPUs and check their status, storage, and connection details.
  • AddedCreate, start, stop, or delete a Vast.ai instance when you explicitly request the action.
AddedModels

Use GPT-6 Astra with your ChatGPT subscription

  • AddedChoose GPT-6 Astra through your connected ChatGPT subscription on supported OpenClaw bots, when it is available to your account.
  • ImprovedThe picker checks your bot’s compatibility before offering the subscription option. Hermes continues to use your account’s available model list.
AddedModels

GPT-6 Astra with Your Own OpenAI Key

  • AddedChoose GPT-6 Astra for your OpenClaw bot using your own OpenAI API key.
  • FixedConnected ChatGPT subscribers can find their subscription models again when opening or refreshing the OpenClaw dashboard.
  • FixedResellers can replace a customer’s model key while preserving the custom connection settings their models need to use tools.
AddedHermes

Add Another Hermes Bot from Chat

  • AddedUse the + button in chat to name and create another bot inside a supported Hermes instance, without deploying another instance.
  • ImprovedThe new bot starts with your existing model settings and appears in the sidebar with its own conversation history.
ImprovedHermes

Pick Up Your Hermes Conversation Sooner

  • ImprovedYour recent Hermes messages appear sooner when you open chat, and the chat dock stays visible while the panel loads.
  • FixedClearing a conversation while chat is still connecting starts a fresh session, instead of bringing back the conversation you just cleared.
  • FixedA message sent while chat is connecting stays visible even if you clear or switch the conversation before the connection finishes.
Added

More Hermes Bots, Ready to Chat

  • AddedOn newly created Hermes instances, additional bots you create in Hermes Desktop appear in dashboard chat automatically.
  • ImprovedChoose a bot from the sidebar to talk to that bot, with its own conversation history.
Added

Create with GPT Image 2.5

  • AddedChoose GPT Image 2.5 Flare or Sunburst for image generation on OpenClaw, using OpenRouter credits or your own OpenAI API key.
  • FixedLive Browser no longer closes a page you are viewing because it mistakes the tab for an idle one.
Improved

Skills Reach Your Other Bots Sooner

  • ImprovedWhen a bot creates or edits a skill, your other bots with automatic skill sync enabled can receive the update without waiting for the hourly refresh.
  • FixedSkill sync reports when a skill could not be loaded, instead of marking an unusable install as successful.
  • ImprovedHermes chat shows your message immediately while an image or file is being processed, and replies scroll smoothly as they arrive.
Added

All Your Bots in One Chat Window

  • AddedSwitch between bots from the Quick Chat sidebar, with each bot’s name, model and online status in view.
  • ImprovedHermes and OpenClaw share a consistent Quick Chat layout. Use the sidebar’s plus button to jump straight to new-bot setup.
Fixed

Keep Your Models and Group Chats Working

  • FixedUpdating a provider key keeps the models you selected, including custom models and fallback choices.
  • FixedIn Telegram groups that require a mention, Hermes now accepts /new. Reconnecting Telegram also preserves the owner’s group permissions.
Added

Connect WhatsApp from One Phone

  • AddedLink WhatsApp to Hermes with your phone number and a pairing code, so you can finish setup on a single phone.
  • AddedVoiceStudio and SkillSpector join the Tools catalog. Connect your own hosted services to generate speech or check skills for security risks before installing them.
  • AddedAgnes 3.0 Flash (Preview) and Agnes 2.5 Pro are available in the Agnes model picker.
Fixed

Keep Your Websites and Storefronts Intact

  • FixedFixed a routing issue that could make a newly created website show another site’s content.
  • ImprovedStorefront setup checks for your custom edits before replacing an existing storefront, helping protect the work you have already done.
Added

Put Your Bot Inside Blender

  • AddedBlender MCP joins the Tools catalog. Point your bot at a Blender session running on your own machine and it can read the scene, edit objects and materials, run Python, and pull in assets from Poly Haven, Sketchfab and Poly Pizza.
  • AddedThe card says up front what it needs — a running Blender with the addon, and an authenticated HTTPS bridge — so you know before you open the form.
Improved

GPT-6 Astra and Your ChatGPT Models

  • ImprovedOn Hermes, choose GPT-6 Astra when it is available to your connected ChatGPT account. The picker reads your account’s live model list and puts its preferred models first.
  • ImprovedAfter switching a Hermes model, use “Apply to this chat” to start a new conversation on it. The prompt explains that the new conversation starts without the previous context.
Added

Open Your Bot’s Desktop

  • AddedOpen Live Desktop from your bot’s card to use its Linux desktop, browser, terminal and file manager in a browser tab.
  • AddedConnect your bot to your own Tailscale network and access it over SSH from your computer.
Added

More Ways to Connect Your Own Models

  • AddedCustomers of bots you resell can now use their own Moonshot (Kimi), Google, xAI, Nous Portal or OpenCode Go key.
  • AddedDirect-provider model lists now include Kimi K3, Gemini 3.7 Flash and Grok 4.6.
  • ImprovedChoose a model directly on your saved Custom API Provider card. It reads your endpoint’s model list, with a manual model field when no list is available.
  • AddedEnable the reseller API and your bot gets a Build & Resell skill to help it use the API.
Fixed

Get Back to Your Bot After Renewing

  • FixedAfter an overdue subscription is paid, OpenClaw and Hermes bots affected by the payment issue can resume automatically, and outdated payment warnings are cleared.
Fixed

Your Generated Files Arrive in Chat

  • FixedFiles your OpenClaw bot produces stay attached even if it sends another message afterward.
  • FixedIf a background image task fails, chat delivers the bot’s follow-up explanation and any recovery file instead of going silent.
Added

Locked-Out Customers Can Let Themselves Back In

  • AddedYour storefront now has a "Forgot your password?" link. Customers get a one-time link by email, and setting a new password signs out every device that was still signed in.
  • AddedHaven't set up email? You can reset any customer's password yourself with a single command — no configuration, and it works on storefronts your bot deployed for you.

2026

August

Added

GLM 5.3 Flash and Bot-to-Bot Conversations

  • AddedNew paid OpenClaw and Hermes bots start with GLM 5.3 Flash, with support for text and images. It is also available in the model picker.
  • AddedFree Claude Code and FreeLLMAPI join the Tools catalog. Connect your own hosted model gateway and the providers you configure there.
  • AddedHermes bots can message another Hermes bot through its enabled API endpoint.
Added

Your Customers Finish Their Own Setup

  • AddedCustomers of a bot you resell can connect it to WeChat, Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord or Lark themselves, from inside your own storefront.
  • AddedThey can enter their own model key in the same place, so you are no longer the middleman for either step.
Added

Draft and Schedule Social Posts

  • AddedConnect AiToEarn from Tools to draft, schedule and publish posts to the social accounts you have linked there.
  • ImprovedNew OpenClaw bots come ready to install Python packages for scripts and tools you ask them to run.
  • FixedIf ChatGPT needs reconnecting, your chosen model stays in place and the dashboard tells you to sign in again.
Improved

Backups That Keep Downloading

  • ImprovedBackup downloads use your browser’s download manager, and progress tracking stays available through longer exports.
  • ImprovedFor OpenClaw bots connected only to Telegram, group replies can skip messages that mention another bot—even when replies do not require an @mention.
Improved

More Video and Project Memory

  • ImprovedAgnes Video 2.5 Flash is available for video generation, including the free-trial video option.
  • AddedConnect your own ai-memory service from Tools to search and retrieve project memory across coding agents.
  • ImprovedNew OpenClaw bots are guided to try their browser when a public page returns empty or unreadable content.
Improved

Pick Up Where You Left Off

  • ImprovedClose Hermes Quick Chat and reopen it to return to your previous conversation.
  • AddedWatch a coding workspace’s run output as it arrives through the Developer API.
Fixed

Watch Generated Videos in Chat

  • FixedVideos generated in OpenClaw dashboard chat now arrive in an inline player when the render finishes.
  • ImprovedLite subscribers whose payment method needs a checkout step can complete their Pro upgrade from Billing.
  • AddedCustomers of bots you resell can use their own Anthropic, OpenAI or Groq API key.
Added

Try Reselling and Keep Your Workspace Files

  • AddedCreate your first reseller API key and receive starter credit to try deploying a customer bot before adding a payment card.
  • AddedUpdate a resold coding workspace’s API keys and environment, then reset it to apply them while keeping the same workspace ID and files.
  • ImprovedUse a client reference when creating a bot through the API so repeating a completed request returns the same bot.
Added

Resell Bots Your Customers Pay For

  • AddedA bot you resell can run on your customer's own provider key, so their usage bills to them — including keys OpenRouter cannot issue on their behalf.
  • ImprovedThe Resell overview opens with what a box actually costs and which providers a customer key can come from.
  • FixedA Hermes configuration error can no longer write your API key into our logs.
Added

Sandbox a Coding Workspace

  • AddedA coding workspace can run on its own isolated kernel — a developer-API option for code you do not fully trust.
  • FixedThe Live Browser stays signed in after you close the viewer window.
Added

Resell Hosting, Billed by the Hour

  • AddedResell hosting is billed by the hour, and a coding harness can be sold as Lite as well as Pro.
  • FixedA Hermes Discord bot answers its owner straight away instead of ignoring them until the allowlist is fixed by hand.
Added

Give Your Bots Real Names

  • AddedName each bot yourself on the dashboard, instead of telling them apart by the trailing digits of a container name.
  • AddedThe plan cards inside the app show annual pricing, so you can see it without going to the pricing page.
  • ImprovedLive chat is easier to read — a wider panel, paragraph breaks kept, and expand and close no longer sit on top of each other.
  • FixedA bot running Codex no longer runs out of memory partway through a task.
Improved

Use Your Own xAI Key for Grok

  • ImprovedGrok on Hermes runs on your own xAI key instead of drawing down your included credits.
  • AddedCoding workspaces you created through the API now show up on your dashboard with everything else.
  • FixedA connected WhatsApp no longer logs a failure every minute in the background.
Added

Trigger Your Bot from Another App

  • AddedGive a Hermes bot a webhook so an outside service can start a conversation with it — set it up under API Access on the bot's card.
  • AddedConnect a new Shopify store with your own app credentials.
  • ImprovedThe Developer section is open to every account.
  • FixedA scheduled job that fails now tells you, instead of dying where nobody can see it.
Added

Build & Resell, and Two More Coding CLIs

  • AddedBuild & Resell — run bots for your own customers on your account, with billing you control per bot.
  • AddedCoding workspaces can run Pi and DeepSeek Harness, on top of the harnesses already there.
  • ImprovedFree trials get GPT Image 2 back.
  • FixedClicking Restart no longer leaves a bot parked offline.
Added

45 More Skills, and a Desktop App

  • Added45 security-vetted skills added to the skills marketplace.
  • AddedGrok 4.6 in the model picker.
  • AddedLibTV and Flova — turn a sentence into a finished video cut from chat.
  • ImprovedThe platform grid shows the OpenClaw app and Hermes Desktop, each with its real logo.
Added

Zero Joins the Coding Harnesses

  • AddedZero runs on coding workspaces, with your saved MiniMax key wired in for you.
  • AddedClear a coding workspace in place from the API, without deleting and recreating it.
  • AddedSemantica and MoneyPrinterTurbo added to the tools catalog.
  • ImprovedInstalled skills say which requests should trigger them, so your bot reaches for them at the right moment.
Improved

Search That Doesn't Come Back Empty

  • ImprovedHermes web search moved off DuckDuckGo onto a search service we run on each node.
  • Improved37 installed skills refreshed to match their upstream, and the marketplace skills that were broken now install and run.
  • AddedThe coding workspace card shows its workspace id, so you always have a way back to a box.
Fixed

Point Your Bot at Your Own Endpoint

  • FixedA custom endpoint you saved now actually carries your traffic, and OpenClaw can select it too — not just Hermes.
  • AddedFree trials get Agnes video by default.
  • AddedOpenBB joins the tools catalog as an MCP connector, along with ten new tool pages.
  • FixedFiles keeps working past the first few days instead of erroring out.
Added

Connect Hermes Desktop

  • AddedConnect Hermes Desktop from Connect Platforms and talk to your bot from the desktop app.
  • AddedGPT Image 2 has a quality choice.
  • AddedOpenRouter's video catalog is open on both the OpenClaw and Hermes cards.
  • FixedA long reply is delivered instead of discarded when it runs past the output cap.
Added

Run a Coding Workspace from the API

  • AddedCreate a coding workspace, run an agent in it from a single prompt, and open a terminal — all from the developer API.
  • Addedopenclawlaunch login pairs the CLI with your account, with no key to paste.
  • ImprovedEach API key is scoped to one product, so a key made for one thing cannot reach another.
  • ImprovedCoding workspaces have their own section in Developer, with their own inspect and delete.
Added

Browse the Whole OpenRouter Catalog

  • AddedBrowse the full OpenRouter catalog from the model picker, with one search box across all of it — open to credits users, not just BYOK.
  • AddedChoose who may message your WhatsApp bot — just you, your contacts, or anyone.
  • FixedThe Telegram group @mention switch is reachable, and it stays saved.
Added

Every API Provider on One Page

  • AddedA public API Providers page replaces Models in the header, so you can compare what each provider offers before picking one.
  • AddedSetup guides for MiniMax H3 and Qwen3.8-Max.
  • FixedDeploying a new bot never disturbs a bot you are already using.
Added

Connect Apps by Just Asking

  • AddedTell your bot in chat to connect an app and it starts the connection itself, instead of listing dashboard steps for you to follow.
  • ImprovedThe connect link your bot sends in chat is short enough to tap on any device.
  • FixedWhatsApp pairing works again on Hermes: the QR code scans and connects on the first try.
Fixed

Chat That Doesn't Get Stuck

  • FixedWeb chat no longer claims your message was too long when the answer is simply taking a while.
  • FixedA conversation that stalls mid-turn now recovers on its own instead of staying wedged.
  • FixedThe dashboard and sign-in page keep working when your browser machine-translates them.
Added

Sync a Skill to Every Bot at Once

  • AddedOne button syncs every skill across all your bots — including skills you add later.
  • ImprovedThe sync window shows all of your bots instead of stopping at three.
  • FixedSkill installs from the Tools catalog run correctly, including OfficeCLI.
Added

Choose the Model That Makes Your Videos

  • AddedPick your video model from the dashboard, with a side-by-side picker open to every account.
  • ImprovedOnly the video providers you actually have a key for are shown.
  • FixedFree video generation returns the finished clip instead of reporting no result.
  • FixedA bot that is running and answering is never stopped by mistake.

2026

July

Added

Your Bot Makes Videos Now

  • AddedInstall the Make Video skill and ask for a video in chat — your bot plans the scenes and delivers a finished MP4 explainer with titles, stats, and charts a few minutes later.
  • AddedBring your own fal key to weave AI-generated images and clips into the scenes; the bot defaults to inexpensive models.
  • AddedVideo rendering is included with paid plans — Lite and Pro each get a daily allowance.
  • AddedVideos can now be narrated: ask for a voiceover and your bot writes the script and speaks it, in English or Chinese, at no extra cost.
Added

Guides for Every App You Connect

  • AddedTen new step-by-step guides for the apps people connect most, each walking through the actual setup screens.
  • AddedAfter a deploy, your bot suggests starter prompts worth asking. Tap one to get going.
  • ImprovedDeepSeek V4 Flash added to the model guides, with current pricing.
Improved

Build an Android App on Any Plan

  • ImprovedAsk your bot for a mobile app and get an installable Android APK plus a free iOS preview — now on Lite as well.
  • FixedSwitching models mid-chat now sticks on every instance.
  • FixedPrices stay correct when the page is machine-translated.
Improved

A Faster Dashboard

  • ImprovedThe dashboard loads noticeably faster.
  • AddedTen new guides for the most-starred tools in the catalog.
Added

One Click Into Your Hermes Dashboard

  • AddedOpen your Hermes dashboard straight from the instance card. No second password.
  • FixedA web chat answer you walk away from is waiting when you come back.
  • ImprovedLive Browser holds up on sites that fight automation.
Fixed

Longer Answers, Fully Delivered

  • FixedLong answers in web chat arrive complete instead of cut short.
  • FixedConnecting a ChatGPT subscription no longer interferes with your bot's replies.
  • FixedScheduled tasks use your own timezone, even when you set them right after deploying.
  • AddedSupertonic text-to-speech and the wigolo connector join the Tools catalog.
Added

Tools, Open to Everyone

  • AddedThe Tools catalog is open to every signed-in account — nearly 70 integrations installable from the dashboard.
  • AddedJina, PDF Reader and Linear join the catalog.
  • ImprovedNew Hermes deploys run 0.19.0.
  • FixedLong custom instructions no longer lose their last sections on the way to the bot.
Added

Browse Tools by Category

  • AddedBrowse the Tools catalog by category, search by name, and see what is already installed.
  • ImprovedTools rank by installs first and weekly star growth second, so the useful ones surface.
  • AddedNew memory tools: Mnemosyne, Hindsight and Honcho, plus weekly GitHub tool recommendations.
  • FixedLong-running chats no longer stall as they grow.
Added

New Models to Try

  • AddedAgnes 2.5 Pro (alpha) is available as an opt-in paid model.
  • ImprovedAgnes instances default to 2.5 Flash.
  • AddedA launch guide for Claude Opus 5, in English and Chinese.
  • ImprovedModel selectors and instance cards fit properly on phones.
Added

Voice Messages and Desktop Apps

  • AddedInstall voice transcription in one click. Your bot understands voice messages on both OpenClaw and Hermes.
  • AddedPoint desktop AI apps like Msty at your own bot with an opt-in endpoint, on OpenClaw and Hermes.
  • Addedyt-dlp, pandoc, MinerU, Crawl4AI and FunASR join the Tools catalog.
Added

Connect Platforms by Asking Your Bot

  • AddedAsk your bot to connect or disconnect a platform, or show a pairing QR. No dashboard trip needed.
  • AddedThe Tools catalog launched with 50 integrations you can install, connect and uninstall from the dashboard.
  • ImprovedThe dashboard and navigation work properly on mobile.
Added

Searchable Guides Library

  • AddedThe Guides page is now a searchable, categorized resource library — find setup and how-to articles fast.
Added

Global Financial Data

  • AddedNew data integrations for SEC filings, the World Bank, and the IMF.
Added

GPT-5.6 Arrives

  • AddedGPT-5.6 (Sol, Terra, and Luna) is now available in the ChatGPT-subscription model picker.
Fixed

WhatsApp on Hermes

  • FixedWhatsApp now connects reliably on Hermes bots.
Added

Share a Live Browser Link

  • AddedShare a one-tap Live Browser link so your bot can log in for you — no passwords in chat.
  • AddedDeepSeek and OpenAI now work as direct bring-your-own-key models.
Added

Live Browser Logins & Platform Guides

  • AddedYour bot hands you a Live Browser button for account logins instead of asking for your password.
  • AddedNew guides: app builder, static site hosting, custom domains, cloud terminal & files, cron, and managed models.
  • AddedBring your own OpenAI key for chat on OpenClaw.
  • AddedConnect any custom OpenAI-compatible API provider from the API Keys hub.
Added

Telegram Groups & More Trial Models

  • AddedTelegram group mention-only mode — the bot replies only when you @mention it.
  • ImprovedMore trial models to choose from, including GLM-5.2 and Kimi.
  • AddedMore ready-to-use skills added to the marketplace.

2026

June

Added

OpenClaw on Your Phone

  • AddedNative iPhone and Android apps are here — run and chat with your AI agent right from your phone.
  • AddedMore ready-to-use skills added to the marketplace.
Improved

Smoother Big Downloads

  • ImprovedLarge file downloads now resume instead of stalling near the end.
Added

Portfolio Tracking & Skills in Chinese

  • AddedNew read-only IBKR skill lets your bot check your holdings and cash balances.
  • ImprovedEvery marketplace skill now has a Chinese description.
Fixed

Reliable File Delivery

  • FixedYour bot now reliably delivers files in web chat, even on fast streaming models.
Added

Bring Your Own OpenAI Key

  • AddedUse your own OpenAI key for chat on Hermes and pick your primary chat model.
Improved

Faster Claude & Clearer Messages

  • ImprovedClaude with your own Anthropic key now connects directly to Anthropic for faster, more reliable replies on Hermes.
  • ImprovedClearer "usage limit reached" message when a model hits its cap.
Improved

Faster Memory + Sharper Images

  • ImprovedBot memory search is now several times faster — quicker recall with the same quality
  • ImprovedFree-trial image generation upgraded to a newer, higher-quality model
  • ImprovedCleaner Hermes chat commands — /help, /new and /platforms are compact and reliable
Added

Coding Workspace + App Building

  • AddedNew Coding Workspace — a disposable cloud dev box with AI coding agents (Claude, Codex, OpenCode, Aider) built in, all driven from your browser terminal. Free-trial users can try it too
  • AddedYour bot can now build and run Android, iOS, and Expo apps — the build toolchain installs automatically
  • AddedNew Apps page in your dashboard shows everything your bot can create
Improved

Bigger Uploads, Whole Folders

  • ImprovedUpload multiple files — or an entire folder — at once in the Files manager
  • ImprovedFile upload limit raised from 5 MB to 50 MB
Added

Your Bot Can Send Big Files

  • AddedWhen a file is too large for the chat app, your bot sends it as a secure, time-limited download link
  • AddedFiles your bot creates now appear as clickable download links right in web chat
Improved

Inline Media + Bigger Backups

  • ImprovedImages and SVGs your bot makes now render inline in web chat
  • ImprovedKeep typing in web chat while the AI is still replying
  • ImprovedExport Backup now supports larger archives (up to 2 GB) with a one-click Select all
Added

Nous Portal + Full MiniMax Catalog

  • AddedBring your own Nous Portal key — works on both OpenClaw and Hermes, with a searchable live model picker
  • AddedFull MiniMax direct catalog — all 8 models now available in the picker
  • ImprovedImage model picker redesigned into a clean two-pane provider→model layout, matching the text picker

2026

May

Added

Auto-Wake Your Bot + Gemini 2.5 Flash

  • AddedSend a web-chat message to a sleeping bot and it wakes itself up automatically — no extra clicks
  • AddedGemini 2.5 Flash and Flash-Lite added to the model menu
  • ImprovedBrowse and edit your bot's Website page anytime, even before an instance is running
Added

Visual File Browser

  • AddedBrowse, view, and manage your bot's files in a clean two-pane visual browser — open to all paid plans
  • ImprovedHermes instance card now opens straight into the file browser
Added

Redesigned Model Picker

  • AddedNew two-pane model picker: every saved BYOK key gets its own pane with auth badges, plus always-on search
  • ImprovedImage, video, and music pickers now show the live, daily-refreshed FAL catalog
Added

More BYOK Options

  • AddedBring your own OpenCode Go key with a built-in models.dev model picker
  • AddedMiniMax Coding Plan keys now supported
  • AddedAdd Tavily as a per-instance web-search provider with your own key
Added

Hermes WhatsApp + Image Support

  • AddedConnect WhatsApp to your Hermes bot
  • AddedHermes chat now supports file upload and image paste, and images work with any primary model
  • AddedSlash-command menu in Hermes chat for quick actions
  • ImprovedRedesigned deploy flow — a clear 5-step checklist replaces the single spinner
Added

Hermes Browser Tool + Trending FAL Models

  • AddedHermes Agent can now browse the web with a built-in Chrome — same browser tool OpenClaw has
  • AddedTrending FAL music and video models in the picker, refreshed daily with live pricing
  • AddedAnnual upgrade button right inside the billing card — switch from monthly without leaving the page
  • ImprovedMore reliable WhatsApp connect — handles cases where the gateway stays silent after pairing
Added

Live OpenRouter Top-20 + 9 New BYOK Tiles

  • AddedModel picker shows live OpenRouter top-20, refreshed hourly so trending models surface fast
  • AddedBring your own keys for DeepSeek, Moonshot, Groq, Qwen, Z.AI, Runway, BytePlus, ComfyUI, and Replicate
  • AddedGPT-5.5 available in the ChatGPT Subscription model picker
  • ImprovedModel dropdown collapses less-popular models per provider so the list stays short
Added

Hermes × Composio + Native WeChat QR Login

  • AddedHermes routes Google Workspace, Notion, and Slack through Composio for richer skills
  • AddedHermes WeChat now uses the native iLink Bot QR login — scan once and you're paired
  • AddedOpenAI Codex section visible in the Hermes model dropdown
  • ImprovedGoogle Drive uploads now support 5–50 MB files via resumable upload
Added

BYOK Primary Picker + Faster Dashboard

  • AddedPick your primary model directly on the API Keys page — your BYOK choice routes everything by default
  • ImprovedDashboard renders your instance list on first paint — no round-trip flash
  • ImprovedDeploy card defaults to the Hermes tab when you already have an OpenClaw instance
Added

Gemma on Google BYOK

  • AddedGoogle Gemma models available with your Google BYOK key
Added

Hermes Post-Deploy Polish + Web Terminal Everywhere

  • AddedWeb terminal now works on every container node — faster and more reliable
  • AddedHermes shows the same post-deploy modal as OpenClaw, with a Connect Platforms shortcut
  • AddedHermes ChatGPT Subscription setup guide added to the help center
  • ImprovedWelcome modal opens chat inline instead of jumping to a new tab; WeChat connect shows a 2–4 min ETA with step hints
Improved

OpenClaw 2026.5.7 + WeChat 2.4.3

  • ImprovedBumped OpenClaw runtime to 2026.5.7 and WeChat plugin to 2.4.3
  • AddedCollapsible sidebar in the Hermes dashboard for more chat space
Added

Annual Plans + Hermes Parity

  • AddedAnnual plans — $60/yr Lite, $200/yr Pro. Switch from monthly any time with prorated refund
  • AddedSkills marketplace and Edit + Revert UI now work on Hermes too — same one-click rollback OpenClaw has
Improved

Live Tool Progress + BYOK to Hermes

  • ImprovedWeb chat shows live tool progress (e.g. "searching the web") instead of a static "Thinking…"
  • AddedMiniMax, FAL, Google, and Anthropic BYOK keys propagate to your Hermes containers
  • AddedBots can now send generated images, video, music, and docs straight into the chat
Added

Hermes on Feishu + Image Generation

  • AddedConnect Hermes Agent to Feishu and Lark
  • AddedImage generation for Hermes — pick from OpenRouter, Google, and MiniMax models

2026

April

Added

xAI Grok BYOK

  • AddedBring your own xAI (Grok) API key — Grok 4.20 and Grok 4.1 Fast in the model picker
Added

Smarter Web Terminal

  • AddedCopy / Paste / Clear toolbar, Copy All button, and live ping in the terminal status bar
  • AddedOpt-in low-latency mode — predictive local echo for laggy SSH connections
Added

Image Picker Redesign + Document Uploads

  • AddedImage model picker redesigned — OpenRouter group, BYOK gating, custom IDs, GPT-5.4 Image 2 default
  • AddedDeepSeek V4 Pro and V4 Flash (replaces V3.2), GPT-5.5 in the models list
  • AddedWeb chat extracts text from .docx, .pdf, .xlsx uploads — your bot reads them directly
Added

Edit Your Bot In-Browser

  • AddedIn-browser editor for openclaw.json and AGENTS.md — tweak your bot's behavior without leaving the dashboard
  • AddedPick your image generation model from the dashboard — includes GPT-5.4 Image 2
Added

Bigger Free Trial + Kimi K2.6

  • AddedFree trial now deploys 2 instances across OpenClaw and Hermes
  • AddedFree DuckDuckGo search on trial — no search API key needed
  • ImprovedKimi K2.5 → K2.6 across the model catalog
Added

One-Click Rollback

  • AddedRevert to your last working config with one click if a deploy crashes the bot
Added

Hermes Agent, Fully Wired

  • AddedDeploy Hermes Agent from the landing page with the same one-click flow as OpenClaw — multi-platform, full Connect Platforms UI
  • AddedPick your image model, search provider, and personality for Hermes right from the dashboard card
  • AddedChat and Terminal buttons on every Hermes instance
Added

Custom Domains

  • AddedConnect your own domain to your bot's website — automatic HTTPS, no manual cert setup
  • AddedGenerous limits on paid plans — 3 on Lite, 10 on Pro
Fixed

WhatsApp Pairing Fixed

  • FixedWhatsApp pairing works reliably again
Added

Backup & Restore, Media BYOK

  • AddedExport and import your entire instance as a zip — back up your bot or move it between accounts
  • AddedBring your own fal and MiniMax keys for image, video, and music generation
Improved

Bigger, Smarter Web Chat

  • ImprovedLarger chat panel with a fullscreen toggle
  • AddedSlash commands in web chat — /help, /new, /stop all work natively
Added

ChatGPT Subscription Support

  • AddedUse your ChatGPT Plus subscription for GPT-5.4 at $0/token — one command in the terminal
Added

Web Terminal

  • AddedAccess a terminal directly from your dashboard — run commands inside your bot's container
  • ImprovedResizable chat panel with drag handle for a better conversation experience
Added

File Uploads in Chat

  • AddedUpload files and images in web chat — share documents directly with your bot
Added

New Models

  • AddedGemma 4 model now available
  • ImprovedOpenClaw engine upgraded to the latest 2026.4 release
Improved

Smoother WeChat

  • ImprovedReturning WeChat users can skip pairing and reconnect instantly
  • ImprovedStep-by-step indicator with elapsed timer during WeChat setup

2026

March

Added

Web Chat Goes Live

  • AddedChat with your bot directly from the dashboard — no Telegram or Discord needed
  • ImprovedModel selector now shows which provider each model comes from
Added

Dashboard Integrations

  • AddedIntegrations section added to the dashboard sidebar
Added

WeChat & WhatsApp

  • AddedConnect your bot to WeChat — scan a QR code and start chatting
  • AddedWhatsApp now available for all users
Added

Templates Gallery

  • Added50 ready-made templates — deploy a support bot, coding assistant, or tutor in one click
Added

Bring Your Own API Key

  • AddedConnect your own API key — Groq, Together AI, or any OpenAI-compatible provider
  • AddedUse any model ID your provider supports, not just the preset list
Added

New Models

  • AddedNew models: MiniMax M2.7, MiMo V2 Pro, GPT-5.4 Mini
Added

Blog & Knowledge Base

  • AddedBlog with articles on AI workflows, security, and integrations
  • AddedUse case pages — see how others use OpenClaw for support, personal assistants, and more
  • AddedFAQ page and troubleshooting guides
Added

Cross-Session Memory

  • AddedYour bot remembers past conversations and can search through them
  • AddedMemory included in free trial
Added

Live Chat Support

  • AddedLive chat widget — talk to a real human directly from the site
  • AddedSend images and files in live chat
  • Added946 new skills (3,015 total)
Added

Built-in Browser

  • AddedYour bot can browse the web, visit links, and take screenshots
  • ImprovedAuto-deploy when you subscribe — no extra steps
Improved

Deploy UX Polish

  • ImprovedChinese dashboard auto-detected for Chinese users
  • FixedTrial users can now connect Telegram, Discord, and Feishu
Added

Free Trial

  • Added30-minute free trial — try your AI bot instantly, no credit card needed
  • AddedWeb search included in free trial
Added

Model Intelligence Rankings

  • AddedIntelligence ranking table on the models page — compare models by benchmark scores
Added

Full Execution & Smarter Integrations

  • AddedFull Execution mode — let your bot take actions without asking for approval each time
  • ImprovedConnected apps automatically teach your bot new skills — no extra setup needed
Added

New Models

  • AddedNemotron 3 Super, Qwen 3.5 35B, and GLM 5 added to the model lineup
Added

AI Search & Cron

  • AddedAI-powered web search with Perplexity Sonar models
  • AddedBring your own Perplexity API key for web search
  • AddedCron job support — schedule tasks inside your bot's container
Improved

One-Click Deploy

  • ImprovedOne-click deploy flow — simplified from 3 steps to 1
Added

Feishu Support & Platform Management

  • AddedFeishu (Lark) as a new chat platform — deploy your AI bot to Feishu in minutes
  • AddedSee which platforms are connected and manage them from the dashboard
  • ImprovedSimplified Discord setup — just paste your bot token, we handle the rest
Added

Referral Program

  • AddedRefer a friend and earn free AI credits
  • AddedDashboard notifications for credits and promos
Added

New Models & Browser Tool

  • AddedGPT-5.4, Gemini 3 Flash, Grok 4.1 Fast, and Step 3.5 Flash
  • AddedYour bot can now browse the web with built-in Chrome
  • AddedTools page — explore what your AI agent can do
Added

1,000+ App Integrations

  • AddedConnect Google, Slack, GitHub, and 1,000+ more apps to your bot
  • AddedOne-click updates when a new OpenClaw version drops
  • AddedBring your own OpenRouter API key
Added

Shell Access & Voice Messages

  • AddedRun shell commands from Telegram and Discord
  • AddedVoice message transcription support
  • AddedIn-dashboard support button — get help instantly
Added

Image Recognition

  • AddedSend images to your bot — separate text and vision model selectors
Improved

Easier Setup

  • ImprovedSimplified configurator — just pick a platform and deploy
  • ImprovedSign in and deploy without leaving the page

2026

February

Added

Skills Gallery & Discord Setup

  • Added1,000+ skills available in the skills gallery
  • ImprovedDiscord setup simplified — invite link auto-generated
Added

App Integrations

  • AddedIntegrations page — connect 100+ third-party apps
  • Added500+ new skills added to the gallery
Added

Skills Marketplace

  • AddedSkills marketplace with real ClawHub skills and one-click install
  • ImprovedUpgraded to a faster, more powerful server
Added

Credit Tracking

  • AddedSee your remaining AI credits at a glance on the dashboard
  • AddedOne-click skill install from the marketplace
Added

Instant Deploy After Checkout

  • AddedBot starts deploying the moment you finish checkout
  • ImprovedContainers fully isolated for security
Added

Redesigned Dashboard

  • AddedModel selector with pricing info — switch models anytime
  • AddedOpen Gateway button to chat with your bot from the browser
  • ImprovedCleaner, more intuitive instance cards
Added

Faster Deploys & More Models

  • AddedMiniMax M2.5 model
  • AddedSwitch models directly from the dashboard
  • ImprovedDeploy time cut from ~24 seconds to ~2 seconds
Added

Lite & Pro Plans

  • AddedTwo plans — Lite ($3/mo first month) and Pro ($20/mo)
  • AddedUnified dashboard for configuring and managing bots
Added

Near-Instant Deployment

  • AddedPre-warmed containers — your bot is live in seconds, not minutes
  • AddedGoogle One Tap sign-in
  • AddedPromo code support at checkout
Added

Web Chat & Credit Top-Ups

  • AddedWeb as a chat platform — talk to your bot from any browser
  • AddedOne-time credit top-ups ($5, $10, $20)
  • AddedSwitch AI models mid-conversation
Added

Launch Day

  • AddedDeploy an AI chatbot on Telegram or Discord in one click
  • AddedChoose from top AI models via OpenRouter
  • AddedSign in with Google, GitHub, or email