OpenClaw v2026.4.29 was officially released on April 30, 2026. This is not a routine bug fix — it’s a fundamental transformation of the AI Gateway core experience, with major upgrades to messaging, memory, and model support.
Core Updates
1. Active-Run Steering: Native Group Chat Agent Experience
Previously, using OpenClaw in group chats meant the agent often fell into the “should I reply?” dilemma — either over-interfering with every message or staying completely silent.
Active-Run Steering solves this:
- Context-aware intervention: The agent only participates when relevant topics are triggered
- Configurable steering rules: Users can set intervention thresholds, topic scope, and reply style
- Multi-person collaboration friendly: In Slack/Discord group chats, the agent behaves more like a “team member” than a “chatbot”
2. Memory System Overhaul
- Layered memory architecture: Short-term session memory, mid-term project memory, long-term knowledge memory
- Cross-channel memory sync: Shared memory state across WeChat, Slack, Discord
- Memory decay strategy: Automatic cleanup of expired or irrelevant memory
3. Expanded Model Provider Support
- Native support for additional domestic model providers
- Optimized model routing based on task type
- Cost-aware scheduling
4. Security Tightening
- Fine-grained tool permission model
- Explicit confirmation for sensitive operations
- Enhanced audit logging
Comparison with v2026.4.27
| Dimension | v2026.4.27 | v2026.4.29 |
|---|---|---|
| Group chat | Passive response | Active-Run Steering |
| Memory | Basic Memory Wiki | Layered memory + cross-channel sync |
| Model support | Mainstream models | Extended domestic + smart routing |
| Security | Basic permissions | Fine-grained tool permissions + audit |
Action Recommendations
- Existing users: Upgrade to 4.29 immediately — the group chat improvement is the most noticeable change
- Teams evaluating agent frameworks: OpenClaw’s enterprise path is now clear
- Model providers: OpenClaw is becoming an important channel for model distribution