OpenClaw Newsletter

• Japanese Developer Critique [TRENDING]: @umiyuki_ai argues OpenClaw represents irresponsible development where developers let AI write code they don't understand or review. 516 total engagement (258 retweets) View tweet
• Chinese "OpenClaw Clone" Launch [TRENDING]: @linwanwan823 reports NetEase Youdao quietly open-sourced LobsterAI, positioning it as the "Chinese version of OpenClaw" for desktop automation. 102 total engagement (51 retweets) View tweet
• Chinese Community Users [HOT]: @lijiuer92 lists actual OpenClaw power users in the Chinese Twitter community, categorizing them by their contribution style (technical, daily updates, etc.). 88 total engagement (44 retweets) View tweet
• 7-Day Business Integration [HOT]: @Mike_Scully_ reports using OpenClaw for actual business operations (not just testing) over a full week. 48 total engagement (24 retweets) View tweet

• openclaw 2026.2.19 - Adds Apple Watch companion app with inbox UI, notification relay, and gateway command surfaces. Release notes
• openclaw 2026.2.19-beta.1 - Beta release with same Apple Watch features as stable version. Beta release
• openclaw v2026.2.19-2 (npm) - Latest npm package release with 961k+ weekly downloads. npm package
• openclaw-cli 2026.2.19-2 (Homebrew) - Updated CLI tool with 2.3k installs in past 30 days. Homebrew formula

Repository Stats: 212k+ stars, 39k forks, 753 contributors - View on GitHub

• Windows exec tool broken — Command execution succeeds but returns empty output, making the exec tool unusable on Windows. Issue #21690
• CRITICAL: Config secrets exposed — Update/doctor commands leak sensitive config data in JSON output, creating security vulnerability. Issue #9627
• Heartbeat token burn bug — Despite no-tools contract, heartbeat can enter unbounded tool loops causing extreme token costs. Issue #21597
• New skills ecosystem growth — Community added 9 EachLabs skills (image/video generation) and multiple specialized skills including Desearch, Goodreads integration, and document redlining. Skills repository
• Memory kernel rebuild — Major PR introduces token budgeting and summary sidecars to fix context bloat in long sessions. PR #17345

• OpenClaw is changing my life — Personal testimonial from a developer showcasing real-world impact, generating massive discussion with 339 HN points and 513 comments.
• Nanobot: Ultra-Lightweight Alternative to OpenClaw — New competitor positioning itself as a minimal alternative, gaining significant traction with 257 HN points and 128 comments.
• OpenClaw security assessment [pdf] — Third-party security analysis raising important questions about production readiness, with 61 HN points.
• The #1 most downloaded skill on OpenClaw marketplace was malware — Critical security incident highlighting marketplace vulnerabilities, generating 49 HN points and urgent community discussion.
• OpenClaw Creator Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI — Major leadership transition as the Austrian developer moves to OpenAI and OpenClaw becomes an open-source foundation.