OpenClaw rolls out v2026.10.1 with Skills search and MCP Apps upgrades, but user fatigue is showing

OpenClaw has released v2026.10.1, a sizable update that the project says combines work from 402 contributors across 2,425 pull requests and 3,055 commits. The release introduces two headline changes: agents can now search installed Skills on demand instead of relying on a growing prompt-side directory, and compatible MCP Apps can open directly beside the chat interface for more interactive workflows. The update also expands full backup support to external drives, mounted storage, and Cloudflare R2, while adding scheduled backups, old-backup cleanup, a simpler Mac installation flow, and a series of changes spanning Code Mode, Workboard, automation, model management, and the web interface. At the same time, user reaction shows a different side of the story. Reddit posts and GitHub issue reports point to upgrade fatigue, compatibility headaches, and failed version transitions. Some users say the pace of updates has repeatedly broken customized workflows, even as OpenClaw continues to add features for local-agent use cases.