5 September 2026

OpenClaw 2.0 adds interface improvements and Quick Start feature

First reported

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  • OpenClaw, an open-source AI platform, released version 2.0 with a Quick Start function to help new users get running faster.
  • The update includes a graphical interface redesign and native support for Codex runtime, a component that executes code.
  • OpenClaw kept its model where users control their own platform, unlike managed competitors that handle infrastructure for users.

How it was covered

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OpenClaw released version 2.0 this week with Quick Start functionality, graphical interface improvements, and native Codex runtime support. The newsletter notes it still maintains its user-owned platform philosophy, contrasting with Grok Bot's managed approach.