OpenClaw 2.0 streamlines setup and adds shared cloud sessions

OpenClaw released 2026.8.1 as 2.0, its biggest update since launch, focusing on a guided installation, a rebuilt browser app, and shared cloud sessions, with most configuration deferred until talking to the agent. Security is boosted with masked credential requests, an optional 1Password broker, and provenance indicators; sessions now run on SQLite, and admins can grant varied access levels to live agent sessions. The project emphasizes owner-operated hardware, models, and data with no subscription, but adoption has shifted toward a smaller, more dedicated user base amid competition from rival platforms.