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openclaw-troubleshooting

Diagnose OpenClaw gateway issues using diagnostic commands and systematic troubleshooting steps.

2|Updated Mar 7, 2026
Search Tags:#debugging#troubleshooting#logs#ai agent#diagnostics#gateway#openclaw
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TheophilusChinomona/claude-openclaw-plugin --skill openclaw-troubleshooting
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Skill: openclaw-troubleshooting
Source: https://github.com/TheophilusChinomona/claude-openclaw-plugin/tree/main/plugins/openclaw/skills/openclaw-troubleshooting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TheophilusChinomona/claude-openclaw-plugin --skill openclaw-troubleshooting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly diagnose and resolve issues when the OpenClaw gateway is not functioning correctly, ensuring seamless AI agent communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Triage: Guides users through a command ladder and decision tree to pinpoint the root cause of problems.
  • Diagnostic Tools: Leverages openclaw doctor, status, and logs commands for in-depth analysis and repair.
  • Use Case: If your OpenClaw bot stops responding to messages in Telegram, you can use this Skill to run openclaw channels status --probe and check the dmPolicy to identify and fix the connectivity issue.

Quick Start

Use the openclaw-troubleshooting skill to run openclaw doctor --fix.

Frequently Asked Questions about openclaw-troubleshooting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
Why is my OpenClaw AI gateway not responding to messages?▼

Gateway responsiveness issues often stem from channel connectivity or message delivery failures. You can diagnose this by running `openclaw channels status --probe` to check the `dmPolicy` and identify the specific connectivity problem.

How do I troubleshoot job failures in the OpenClaw gateway?▼

To troubleshoot OpenClaw job failures, run a diagnostic command like `openclaw doctor` to analyze gateway health. This systematically checks the system state and pinpoints the root cause of the operational failure.

What is the best way to fix OpenClaw gateway errors automatically?▼

The fastest way to fix OpenClaw gateway errors is executing `openclaw doctor --fix`. This command analyzes diagnostic logs and attempts to resolve common operational problems automatically to restore gateway performance.

How do I access OpenClaw logs for in-depth diagnostics?▼

You access OpenClaw logs using the `openclaw logs` command. This outputs detailed system events and error traces needed for in-depth analysis to maintain gateway health and performance.

Can I use this troubleshooting process if my Telegram bot stops delivering messages?▼

Yes, the troubleshooting process supports Telegram bot message delivery failures. It guides you through a command ladder to check channel status and identify the `dmPolicy` settings causing the connectivity issue.

What should I do when the OpenClaw gateway is not functioning correctly?▼

When the OpenClaw gateway is not functioning correctly, use a systematic triage decision tree. Start with `openclaw status` to check responsiveness, then proceed to diagnostic commands to pinpoint the root cause.

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