OpenClaw v2026.10.3 patch release improves update recovery, Doctor data safety, and conversation stability

OpenClaw v2026.10.3 is a patch release addressing critical issues with blocked updates, data preservation during repairs, Mac setup connectivity, and conversation interruptions. The release comprises 79 PRs and 8 direct commits from 97 contributors.

Update Recovery and Data Safety

The update resolves issues where completed update records blocked subsequent upgrades and cleanup failures occurred during chat-requested updates. The Doctor tool now preserves saved data in affected repair paths: unreadable legacy auth files no longer cause the deletion of saved OAuth profiles, malformed memory files retain their original bytes, and blocked local settings remain intact until paths are repaired. Note that these fixes prevent future data loss but do not restore previously deleted sign-ins.

Connectivity and Conversation Stability

Fixes address "Gateway rejected auth" errors in "On this Mac" setups and restore automatic reconnection after trusted Gateway certificate renewals. Conversation continuity is improved by fixing issues with the next reply after native compaction, ChatGPT connections closing mid-response, and Codex follow-ups after failed preparation. Additional fixes cover stale Codex packages, plugin refreshes causing memory leaks, and queued message delivery interruptions.

Model and Provider Improvements

Meta users can now select Muse Wonder for text and image input. MiniMax fixes include corrected thinking-effort selection and proper renewal of expired sign-in tokens at the correct regional endpoint.