OpenClaw 4.2 fixes pairing error and adds durable task flows

OpenClaw 4.2 maintenance release

OpenClaw 4.2 is a maintenance release that addresses a specific bug and adds a new feature for handling long-running tasks.

Key fixes and features

• Pairing error fix: If you updated around March 31st and your local exec and node clients started throwing "pairing required" errors unexpectedly, version 4.2 patches this issue. The source confirms this wasn't a configuration problem but a role fallback issue introduced in a previous update.
• Durable task flows: This feature allows long-running tasks to survive gateway drops and reconnects instead of dying silently when connections are interrupted. This addresses a common problem where multi-step workflows would fall apart mid-run due to brief connection hiccups.

Practical implications

The pairing error fix resolves an annoyance that affected users who updated in late March. The durable task flows feature provides more reliable execution for workflows that involve multiple steps or extended processing time, particularly in environments with intermittent connectivity.

While the release is described as "maintenance heavy," these two specific improvements make the update worthwhile according to the source material.