NEW OpenClaw Updates are HUGE! (3.22 + 3.23)

Summary

If you've been keeping up with OpenClaw, the 3.22 and 3.23 updates bring some meaningful improvements worth knowing about — especially if you're running AI agents day to day. The standout feature is the new '/btw' (by the way) command, which lets you ask your agent a quick side question without interrupting whatever workflow it's currently running. This is a game-changer if you've ever wanted to check in on a long-running task, ask an unrelated question, or just verify what your agent is actually doing under the hood — all without derailing the process. On Discord, you may need to enable slash commands manually in your server settings first. Another major fix in 3.22 addresses runaway token usage. Previously, every message in a session was being sent along with every new API call, which could get very expensive — especially if you're using a high-end model like Opus. The update introduces proactive context compaction to reduce this bloat, though memory management is still being actively improved and isn't fully solved yet. Security also got a significant focus across both updates. You now have access to NemoGuard (via Nvidia's partnership with OpenClaw), which is particularly relevant if you're using OpenClaw in an enterprise setting. You can ask your agent to help you install it directly. There are a couple of breaking changes to be aware of: browser control has been overhauled, so if you had that set up previously, expect some disruption while things stabilize. The default skill package manager has also shifted from NPM to ClawHub, which is more locked-down and curated — though you should still review skills before installing them. Image generation via Nano Banana Pro has also changed to a more universal 'bring your own model' approach. Update 3.23 dropped just hours after 3.22 and is mostly security hardening, with one new addition: the ability to set Mistral model limits to help manage your budget. To update, you can either tell your agent directly to update itself, or run 'openclaw update' from your terminal — the manual method is recommended if you have plugins installed, as it surfaces any installation issues. You can also try updates safely on KiloClaw in the cloud before rolling them to your local setup.