OpenClaw v2026.4.20 Released — Kimi K2.6 Default, Cron State Split, and OOM Prevention
The latest OpenClaw release — v2026.4.20 — landed on April 21st, and it’s a meaty one. From a new default model to long-overdue infrastructure hygiene, this update addresses pain points that have been quietly frustrating power users for months. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and what you should do after upgrading. Kimi K2.6 Is Now the Default Moonshot Model The headline change: Kimi K2.6 is now the default model for all bundled Moonshot setup, web search, and media-understanding surfaces in OpenClaw. The previous default, Kimi K2.5, remains available for compatibility, but new installations will immediately benefit from K2.6’s improved performance and capabilities. ...