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OpenClaw-only update roundup for 2026-04-13, focused on official release activity and shipped changes.
This roundup includes only OpenClaw project news for 2026-04-13 (no competitor coverage).
Source: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.4.12
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