OpenClaw changelog

OpenClaw now requires a patched Node runtime and refuses to update on older Node

OpenClaw v2026.10.6 requires Node 24.22.1 or later on the 24 line, or 26.12.1 or later on the 26 line, which reject TLS chains signed with compromised certificate keys. openclaw update refuses to install on an older Node and shows recovery guidance.

Who is affected:

OpenClaw installs running on unpatched Node versions.

Action needed:

Upgrade Node to 24.22.1+ or 26.12.1+ before running openclaw update.

OpenClaw host exec defaults to no-prompt mode

OpenClaw v2026.4.2 made gateway and node host command execution default to full security mode with approval prompts off, which the release notes call YOLO mode.

Who is affected:

OpenClaw users who expected approval prompts before host commands run.

Action needed:

Set an explicit exec approval policy if you want prompts before commands run.