What is the OpenClaw v2026.4.14 active memory bug?

Upgrading from v2026.4.12 to v2026.4.14 causes all existing conversations to fail broadly, with repeated active-memory pre-reply timeouts as the most consistent failure pattern.

How to fix OpenClaw v2026.4.14 conversation failures?

Rolling back to v2026.4.12 restores normal behavior. Alternatively, disabling Active Memory in v2026.4.14 dramatically improves responsiveness.

What causes the active memory timeout in OpenClaw 2026.4.14?

The active-memory embedded sub-agent runs block the event loop, causing timeouts on the pre-reply path. This affects both console and Telegram sessions even when queue depth is 0.

Is the OpenClaw active memory timeout fixed?

As of the bug report on April 18, 2026, the issue remains open. The recommended workaround is to disable Active Memory or roll back to v2026.4.12.

Which OpenClaw versions are affected by the active memory bug?

Version 2026.4.14 is confirmed affected. Related active memory issues also reported on v2026.4.12 and v2026.4.11, suggesting the plugin has systemic stability problems across recent releases.

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OpenClaw 2026.4.14: Active Memory Timeouts Kill All Existing Conversations Across Models

After upgrading to 2026.4.14, all existing conversations fail. Active Memory pre-reply path times out repeatedly. Response speed degrades, some runs terminate. Disabling Active Memory restores behavior immediately. Rollback to 2026.4.12 is the workaround.

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