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OpenClaw CHANGELOG.md

You upgraded OpenClaw. Something broke. Check CHANGELOG.md before filing a bug.

What breaks without openclaw changelog

Unexpected breaking changes. Unknown deprecations. Plugin config format shifts.

Zero-surprise upgrades × authoritative version history ÷ 5-minute review ÷ no changelog-guessing = clean deploys.

openclaw changelog — what it actually does

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Documents every Added, Changed, Deprecated, and Removed change per release.
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Follows Keep a Changelog format for consistent, parseable history.
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Links breaking changes directly to associated PRs and migration notes.
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Cross-reference with GitHub Releases page for associated binaries.
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Essential review before any production OpenClaw version upgrade.

Security check — openclaw changelog

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm N/A — documentation only compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw changelog in 5–15 minutes per upgrade review

Setup time: 5–15 minutes per upgrade review

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You need: Existing OpenClaw installation

Install the package:

# Review changelog, then upgrade:
npm update -g openclaw
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Open CHANGELOG.md
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Find your current version
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Read all entries between your version and the target version
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Note any BREAKING CHANGE entries
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Update any affected plugins or configs
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Test in staging before upgrading production

Troubleshooting openclaw changelog

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1. Skipping changelog review before major version upgrades — causes unexpected breakage
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2. Not reading BREAKING CHANGE sections specifically
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3. Upgrading plugins without checking their own changelogs too

Compatibility & status

Works with: N/A — documentation only beginner Last updated: Nov 2025 MIT

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FAQ — openclaw changelog

Where are pre-1.0 release notes?

Archived in the Releases section on GitHub; the CHANGELOG starts at 1.0.

How often does OpenClaw release?

Minor releases approximately monthly; patch releases as needed.

Are breaking changes ever introduced in minor releases?

Rarely and only with deprecation notices in at least one prior release.

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