OpenClaw .23 Update Causing Agent Issues and Data Loss
OpenClaw .23 Update Problems
The OpenClaw .23 update is causing significant issues for users, with reports of agents becoming completely unusable after installation.
Specific Issues Reported
- Agents stop executing tasks and commands despite claiming to have reviewed documentation files
- Agents get stuck in loops asking for previously configured keywords, even after removal
- Chrome browser relay extension fails to connect
- Running
openclaw doctor ---repairto fix a simple JSON syntax error (a missing "}") can strip the entire .json configuration file - Users report needing to restore from full system backups to recover functionality
Workaround and Warning
The user who reported these issues had backed up their entire Linux system the night before the update and was able to restore from that image. They strongly advise against updating to .23 until these issues are resolved, noting that while some users report web UI problems, their issues were with core agent functionality.
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