OpenClaw 2026.3.13 Released: Live Chrome Sessions, Mobile Redesigns, and Dozens of Fixes

Overview

OpenClaw, the leading open-source personal AI assistant framework, has officially released version 2026.3.13. This update focuses on deep browser integration and a refined mobile experience, solidifying its position as a powerful self-hosted alternative to proprietary AI agents.

The release (tagged v2026.3.13-1 on GitHub to ensure deployment stability) introduces Live Chrome Session Attachment. This headline feature allows AI agents to leverage your existing authenticated browser sessions, enabling seamless automation on sites that require complex logins.

Key Improvements

• Browser Automation: Hardened driver validation for existing sessions and new batch automation scripts for smoother web navigation.
• Mobile UI/UX:
  • Android: Fully redesigned chat settings with grouped logical sections.
  • iOS: New onboarding welcome pager and refined navigation drawer.
  • Theming: Improved dark mode support and theme consistency across platforms.
• System & DevOps:
  • Added OPENCLAW_TZ support for Docker timezone synchronization.
  • Suppressed intrusive Windows console pop-ups during service restarts.
  • Resolved macOS execution approval (Gatekeeper) handling issues.
• Security & Stability:
  • Patched gateway token leaks in Docker build logs.
  • Fixed media transport bugs for Telegram and Discord gateway metadata.
  • Optimized session reset persistence and token compaction logic.

Why This Update Matters

By enabling agents to "see and act" through your own logged-in Chrome sessions, OpenClaw removes one of the biggest friction points in web automation: CAPTCHAs and multi-factor authentication (MFA). This allows for sophisticated workflows—like managing personalized dashboards or internal tools—without sharing sensitive credentials with third-party cloud providers.

Getting Started

Users can update their instances immediately via:

• NPM: npm install -g openclaw@latest
• Docker: Pull the latest openclaw/openclaw:latest image.
• Mobile: Update via the Play Store or TestFlight (iOS).

For the complete list of over 30 community-contributed fixes, visit the Official GitHub Release Page.