During January 2026, Shiv worked on the openclaw/openclaw repository, focusing on improving the stability of trigger words editing in the macOS application. He addressed a persistent issue where trigger words would disappear during typing or when adding new entries by introducing a local triggerEntries buffer with stable UUIDs. Editing operations were confined to this buffer and only synchronized to the main state upon explicit user action, effectively preventing premature sanitization and data loss. Utilizing Swift, SwiftUI, and state management techniques, Shiv’s targeted refactor delivered a more reliable and user-friendly editing experience, demonstrating thoughtful problem-solving within a focused codebase.