What happens when openclaw update runs mid-turn?

Every buffered assistant message generated during that turn is lost and never reaches the user. The user sees a typing indicator then silence.

Can the agent trigger this bug itself?

Yes. The agent can self-trigger openclaw update in response to a user request, self-immolating its own response pipeline.

Which channels are affected by mid-turn message loss?

Telegram is confirmed. Discord is likely affected. Any channel that relies on gateway message delivery is at risk.

Is there a workaround for openclaw update message loss?

Run updates externally when no agents are actively responding. Never let agents self-update during conversations.

Has this OpenClaw update bug been fixed?

As of April 25, 2026, the issue is open. Proposed fixes include flushing text before tool calls and graceful drain on gateway SIGTERM.

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OpenClaw Update Mid-Turn Causes Total Message Loss on Telegram and Discord

Running openclaw update while an agent is mid-turn in a messaging channel causes every buffered assistant message to vanish silently. No fallback notification, no post-restart bridge message. The agent can self-trigger this by running openclaw update in response to a user request.