How to fix OpenClaw TUI startup hang?

Set OPENCLAW_DISABLE_BUNDLED_PLUGINS=1 when launching the TUI.

Is the OpenClaw TUI CPU bug fixed?

Closed as not planned. The env var workaround is the current solution.

Which version introduced the TUI CPU bug?

v2026.4.29. Version 2026.4.24 works fine.

Does openclaw infer also hang at 100% CPU?

Yes, on v2026.4.27 the infer child process spins at 100% CPU with zero network I/O.

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OpenClaw TUI Startup Hangs at 100% CPU Due to Bundled Plugin Reload Loop

On v2026.4.29, openclaw tui causes 100% CPU hang. Bundled plugin loader re-loads 49 provider plugins in a tight loop that never terminates. Workaround: OPENCLAW_DISABLE_BUNDLED_PLUGINS=1.

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A CLI tool that tests OpenClaw updates against your live config, plugins, and channels before you upgrade

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OpenClaw ships 2-3 releases per week and every other update breaks gateway startup, Discord integrations, or TUI for users who skip versions. The built-in openclaw doctor only runs post-upgrade, after damage is done. This tool spins up the target version in an isolated Docker container with a copy of your config, plugins, and channel credentials, runs automated smoke tests against every registered channel, and reports what will break before you commit to the upgrade.

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