Open-Source AI Agent Framework OpenClaw 2 Launches with Multi-User Cloud Sessions

The self-hosted open-source AI agent framework OpenClaw has released version 2026.8.1, branded as OpenClaw 2. Developed by 933 contributors, this update includes a chat-centric interface, automated installation guidance for Claude, ChatGPT, and Ollama, and a new multi-user cloud session feature for team collaboration. Performance improvements include a reduction in initial JavaScript requests and faster startup times. Security enhancements such as request-level approvals, command permissions, and sandboxing via Docker and Podman have been introduced, though