2026-07-14 · NextClaw v0.22.4

Published: 2026-07-14 Tags: release desktop enhancement

NextClaw v0.22.4 is a stable update for npm and the desktop runtime. It makes the chat workspace easier to use day to day, brings local file previews into a more consistent shape, and refreshes the public product materials that help new users understand what NextClaw does.

Features

• The chat workspace has a session workspace sidebar, so files and task materials stay closer to the conversation.
• Chat messages use a flatter default layout, making long task threads easier to scan.
• Local file previews are more consistent across workspace, attachment, and message surfaces.

Enhancements

• The desktop stable channel now ships runtime bundle 0.22.4 with desktop shell 0.0.220.
• GitHub README, product screenshots, and community entry points now match the current product experience.
• The project star history chart is served from a repository-owned static asset instead of a third-party live image.

Fixes

• The published nextclaw npm package now includes the refreshed UI assets used by the CLI launcher.
• Desktop stable manifests and website download fallbacks now point to the same stable desktop release.

Defaults and Compatibility

• No manual migration is required.
• Stable desktop updates remain compatible with launcher 0.0.141 and newer.
• Portable desktop builds still require manual replacement; installed desktop builds can use the in-app runtime update flow.