OpenClaw 2026.9.5 Adds Atomic Updates and Plugin Hot Reload
The new release lets users test upgrades against a private copy of their setup while the current Gateway keeps running.
OpenClaw has released version 2026.9.5, a major update built from 4,179 pull requests contributed by 502 accounts. The headline feature is Atomic Updates, which verifies the next version against a private copy of your setup while the current Gateway continues running. This is meant to reduce the risk of breaking a live deployment during an upgrade.
The release also introduces plugin hot reload, allowing plugins to be updated without a full restart. According to the release, it includes conversation sharing and expanded GPT Live capabilities as well, though the source does not detail how those features work.
No other sources were provided, so there is no independent confirmation or contrasting view to compare against. The description is based solely on the MarkTechPost announcement.
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