OpenClaw v2026.10.5: Sidebar, Skill Workshop Undo, and Public Chat Links

Official OpenClaw release highlights a persistent sidebar that keeps agents within reach, Undo in Skill Workshop 2.0, and public conversation links that require no sign-in. Release notes cite 2,250 PRs and 637 contributors.

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Practical UX and collaboration improvements for people running multiple agents or sharing sessions. The contributor count signals continued community velocity.

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