# Changelog v0.3.45 - 2026-04-11

### Added
- Added **jcode** external tool support, integrating a new CLI tool across the codebase with command-palette description, tool metadata (label, emoji, flag, color), bootstrap metadata (binary, docs URL, install commands), and full launch wiring via `prepareExternalToolLaunch` and `startExternalTool`. CLI flag parsing for `--jcode` (jcodeMode) is also included.
- Added **Alt+W** footer toggle — collapses the footer to a single-line hint showing only the toggle hotkey and exit command, giving more vertical space for the model table.

### Changed
- Provider API keys are now synced into tool launches — `openclaw` imports `getApiKey` and `syncShellEnv`, accepts an env override in `spawnOpenClawCli`, and populates the child process env with the provider API key when launching the CLI. Tool launchers now use `model.providerKey` instead of hardcoded provider IDs, and `prepareExternalToolLaunch` includes provider and API key in launch args. This enables multi-provider support and ensures launched tools can authenticate using the configured key.
- Command Palette label updated to remove "NEW !" badge — the feature is no longer new.

### Fixed
- README now includes a "Bonus Free Stuff" section with curated resources: community awesome-lists, AI-powered IDEs with free tiers, API providers with permanent free tiers, trial credit providers, and education/developer program freebies — accessible via a new navigation link.