OpenClaw 2.0 - by far the largest update in OpenClaw's history
OpenClaw released version 2.0 as by far the largest update in its history, built by 933 contributors from over 16,000 pull requests. The update simplifies installation and rebuilds the web app as a first-class experience, with changes affecting every part of the system.
I used OpenClaw in its early days, and although I'm now mostly immersed in Claude Code, I still keep an eye on projects like Grog Bot, OpenClaw, and Hermes. It's amazing what times we're living in.
What is OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is an open-source platform for building personalized AI assistants that users can customize for their work and life. It enables creating workflows connected to various services and applications without requiring programming skills.
What are the main changes in version 2.0?
Version 2.0 simplified installation to use existing API keys and local models, rebuilt the web app as a first-class experience, and introduced shared cloud sessions for team collaboration. The update touched every part of the system.
Why did the 2.0 release take nearly two months?
The OpenClaw team grew rapidly and the volume of work exceeded both the original architecture and release process. Developers paused the normal release cadence to rework the project's foundation and shipping process simultaneously, resulting in a release containing roughly 50% of all pull requests ever merged.
How do shared cloud sessions work?
Shared cloud sessions allow multiple people to work together on the same tasks in OpenClaw without losing context. A person can hand off work to a colleague while preserving all information the assistant already knows.
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