OpenClaw Troubleshooting: Errors, Fixes and Debugging
When OpenClaw breaks, the cause is usually one of a small set of known problems. This hub groups them by where they happen — during install, at runtime, or inside your own skills — with the verified fix for each.
Installation problems
The install hangs, fails, or the command does not exist afterwards.
- OpenClaw installation stuck or slow – how do I fix it? — Troubleshoot slow or frozen OpenClaw installations with proven fixes for network, permission, and dependency issues.
- OpenClaw installation error: "git not found" – how to solve? — Fix the common "git not found" error during OpenClaw installation by installing and configuring Git correctly.
- How to fix "openclaw command not recognized" in terminal? — Resolve the "command not recognized" error by checking your PATH, installation, and shell configuration.
Runtime errors and limits
Failures once the agent is running: disconnects, refusals, context and memory.
- Troubleshooting Common OpenClaw Errors and Solutions — Quick fixes for the most common OpenClaw errors, crashes, and configuration problems.
- OpenClaw Gateway disconnected – how to reconnect? — Quickly restore your OpenClaw gateway connection after unexpected disconnections or network interruptions.
- When OpenClaw Refuses Commands: Understanding Failures — Diagnose why your OpenClaw agent may refuse certain commands and how to resolve these situations.
- How to troubleshoot "context too large" errors in OpenClaw? — Reduce context size and manage token limits to prevent context overflow errors in your OpenClaw conversations.
- Memory Limitations and Troubleshooting — Understand memory capacity limits and troubleshoot common memory-related issues in OpenClaw.
Logs and debugging
Find the real cause instead of guessing, in your setup and in your skills.
- Debugging OpenClaw: Using Logs and Diagnostics — Use OpenClaw's built-in logging and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
- Managing OpenClaw Logs and Debugging Output — Learn to read, filter, and analyze OpenClaw logs to diagnose issues and optimize agent performance.
- Advanced Debugging and Logging for OpenClaw at Scale — Enterprise-level debugging and logging strategies for large-scale OpenClaw deployments.
- Testing and Debugging OpenClaw Skills — Write tests and debug your OpenClaw skills systematically to ensure reliable agent behavior.
- Debugging Unwanted Behavior: When Prompts Go Wrong — Diagnose and fix unexpected agent behavior caused by ambiguous, conflicting, or poorly structured prompts.