NextClaw Roadmap
This document describes NextClaw's current priorities and next-stage directions. All work serves the Vision.
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Current Stage Priorities
1. Self-Awareness
- the agent can query its own version, configuration, runtime state, health, capability boundaries, and documentation entry points
- this covers both static configuration and live runtime state
- it can answer questions like "What model am I using?" and "Am I healthy?"
2. Self-Governance
- the agent can perform key management actions through tools: config changes, channel control, cron management, plugin lifecycle, diagnostics, and restarts
- destructive operations still require confirmation
- users can accomplish through natural language what previously required UI or CLI
3. Plugin SDK and Development Workflow
- stabilize the plugin SDK and OpenClaw-compatible workflow
- clarify boundaries between core and plugins
- support install, enable, configure, and uninstall from the UI
4. Out-of-the-Box Experience
- show core capabilities and typical scenarios on first launch
- support prebuilt scenarios with one-click setup
- shorten the path from install to first real value
Next Stage Directions
Marketplace Ecosystem
- publishing and discovery for plugins and skills
- ratings, version management, and dependency resolution
- a loop of use -> build -> share -> discover
Host System and Data Capabilities
- host tools for files, processes, and system monitoring
- internet access for search, scraping, API calls, and aggregation
- better ways to work with data scattered across apps and platforms
Multi-Agent and Multi-Instance
- multi-agent: session isolation, bindings, routing, and runtime semantics
- multi-instance: deployment model, config boundaries, and best practices
Ongoing Focus
- landing page and entry-point clarity
- UI and interaction consistency
- OpenClaw compatibility
- Cron / Automation
- observability and ops
- documentation and tutorial completeness