OpenHands

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• OpenHands 1.34.0 adds per-conversation Docker runtimes and sandbox start button

  October 27, 2026

  OpenHands 1.34.0 introduces a per-conversation Docker runtime, accessible from the new Runtime page. The sidebar now lets you launch a fresh conversation directly in the row’s sandbox.

• OpenHands 1.32.0 adds selectable library options in install dialog

  October 23, 2026

  OpenHands v1.32.0 lets the install dialog present multiple library options for users to choose. The automation picker now lists every cloneable provider’s repositories, making selection faster.

• OpenHands 1.29.0 adds selectable skills per agent profile

  October 20, 2026

  Skill selection per profile now lets you choose specific abilities from the server catalog for each agent profile.

• OpenHands 1.28.0 adds in-conversation secret request modal

  October 19, 2026

  Agents can now request secrets through an in-conversation secret request modal, simplifying secure data entry during a session.

• OpenHands 1.27.0 adds built-in OpenCode and Pi agents plus splash page mode

  October 12, 2026

  Version 1.27.0 introduces OpenCode and Pi as built-in ACP agents for local backends. A new splash page mode toggle lets users start the interface in a minimal landing view. The automation setup now …

• OpenHands: news of 2026-10-06

  October 6, 2026

  OpenHands 1.25.0 lets you bulk-add provider models as LLM profiles and configure them per connection. Canvas Apps now support an Update action for installed applications. The Model Router gains a …

• OpenHands: news of 2026-09-25

  September 25, 2026

  OpenHands 1.24.0 lets you toggle all workspace folders directly from the Conversations header for easier navigation. Shared automation conversations now open in read-only mode on the cloud platform.

• OpenHands: news of 2026-09-17

  September 17, 2026

  OpenHands v1.20.0 introduces saved agent profiles for automations, letting users quickly select pre-configured agents. This reduces setup time and improves workflow consistency.

• OpenHands: news of 2026-09-16

  September 16, 2026

  OpenHands v1.19.0 adds support for the new GPT-6 Astra model, enabling faster, higher-quality code generation.

• OpenHands: news of 2026-09-11

  September 11, 2026

  Version 1.18.0 adds automation editing on cloud backends, letting developers modify existing automations directly in the cloud without redeployment.

• OpenHands: news of 2026-09-09

  September 9, 2026

  OpenHands v1.17.0 adds cloud-based LLM provider connections, letting you link external language models directly from the platform. It introduces a local Agent Canvas Planner, enabling on-device task …

• OpenHands: news of 2026-08-27

  August 27, 2026

  OpenHands 1.16.0 lets you select from supported LLM providers and toggle between them directly in Agent settings. Pin your favorite sidebar page as the home route for quicker navigation. Canvas …

• OpenHands: news of 2026-08-21

  August 21, 2026

  OpenHands 1.15.0 adds a getting started checklist in the sidebar with a settings toggle to help new users onboard. The interface now includes an LLM provider-connections UI for managing local …

• OpenHands: news of 2026-08-17

  August 17, 2026

  OpenHands 1.14.0 adds a Git Sync page to automations, enabling users to manage repository synchronization directly within the interface.

• OpenHands: news of 2026-08-13

  August 13, 2026

  Inline markdown artifact previews now display directly in the chat interface for easier review. A context window usage meter shows real-time token consumption, with a drawer for detailed breakdown …

• OpenHands: news of 2026-08-05

  August 5, 2026

  OpenHands 1.10.0 introduces a featured automations landing dashboard for easier discovery. The skills page now supports faceted filtering to narrow results by category. Automation interfaces can now …

• OpenHands: news of 2026-08-03

  August 3, 2026

  Live agent activity now displays in chat, letting you watch your AI assistant work in real time.

• OpenHands: news of 2026-07-29

  July 29, 2026

  OpenHands 1.7.0 adds a persistent agent memory toggle, letting users control whether the agent retains context across sessions.