OpenClaw, a self-hosted open-source AI agent, released its latest version, v2026.6.9, on June 21, 2026. The update focuses on "paper cuts"—small usability fixes—improving Telegram delivery, agent recovery, Codex integration, distribution, and search and skills.
June 2026 · OpenClaw
OpenClaw v2026.6.9: A "Paper Cuts" Release for a Runaway Open-Source Agent
The self-hosted, MIT-licensed AI agent framework ships a stability-focused update — richer Telegram delivery, steadier recovery, and deeper OpenAI Codex integration — folding in 300+ commits as its GitHub star count nears 380,000.
300+
commits folded in since v2026.6.8
375
merged pull requests to HEAD
~380k
GitHub stars as of June 2026
$0
free via GitHub, npm & ClawHub
Five areas of improvement
Telegram delivery
Rich HTML, markdown / sticker preservation, table normalization
Agent recovery
Retries, terminal outcomes, session history repair
Codex integration
Auto-approvals, GPT-5.3 Spark OAuth, dynamic remote execution
Distribution
Official providers split into standalone npm packages
Search & skills
Key-free "Codex Hosted Search" added
✓ Seen as practical gains
More faithful Telegram output
Recovery notes that survive failed runs
Key-free search
Apple Watch controls on iOS
! Flagged concerns
Security risks inherent to agent architectures
Enterprise-use caution
Configuration complexity
Release philosophy
Stability and consolidation over new features.
Part of a monthly release-train model (2026.6.x) for a framework that gives LLMs — Codex/GPT-5.3, Anthropic, and Gemini — tool use, persistence, and a multi-channel UI across Telegram, Discord, and Slack.
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