OpenClaw Signals: Plugin Hot-Reload, Manifest Linting, and the Sandbox Overhaul

Tools

Fast Plugin Hot-Reload for Development Workflows

This PR cuts down the time it takes to see plugin changes in action. It’s a big DX win for anyone building or debugging plugins locally.

Analysis

Manifest Linting Rules to Catch Config Drift Early

The community is pushing for stricter linting on the manifest file to prevent deployment surprises. This issue is driving a practical solution for config consistency.

News

Network Policy Tightening for the Plugin Sandbox

This change locks down the default network permissions in the sandbox environment. It’s a necessary security hardening step that could break some plugin setups, so check your configs.

Task Scheduler Fix for Intermittent Deadlock

A targeted fix addresses a subtle deadlock condition that could cause task queues to hang under specific load. If you’ve seen unexplained scheduler stalls, this patch is critical.