Summary
OpenClaw 2026.4.29 makes active-run steering the default queue mode, adds spawned subagent routing metadata, expands people-aware memory and provenance views, and broadens provider coverage with NVIDIA onboarding and safer Codex-compatible handling. The release pushes OpenClaw further toward an always-on agent operating system rather than a chat-first assistant.
What changed
OpenClaw released 2026.4.29 with default active-run steering, subagent routing metadata, richer people-aware memory, new provider coverage, and operational reliability upgrades.
Why it matters
OpenClaw is collapsing orchestration, memory, and operational routing into the product core instead of leaving them as optional add-ons. That raises the baseline for agent platforms that want to support long-running, multi-session workflows across channels and tools.
Evidence excerpt
The 2026.4.29 release adds default active-run steering, spawned subagent routing metadata, and a people-aware memory wiki with provenance and recall controls.