openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: [Bug Report] Performance regression in 4.10+: ~60s fixed overhead per request [3 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

The performance regression in OpenClaw version 2026.4.29 can be addressed by waiting for the release of the fix for issue #75290 or exploring workarounds to reduce the per-run plugin-tool prep cost.

Guidance

• Review the changelog and official documentation for updates on the release of the fix for issue #75290.
• Investigate the core-plugin-tools, system-prompt, and stream-setup stages to identify potential optimization opportunities.
• Consider downgrading to version 3.28, which is reported to be working normally, as a temporary workaround.
• Analyze the provided response time reports and bug feedback to gain a deeper understanding of the performance regression.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not contain sufficient technical details to create a relevant example.

Notes

The fix for issue #75290 is currently unreleased, and the provided information does not contain enough technical details to create a custom solution. Therefore, the guidance is focused on exploring workarounds and waiting for the official release of the fix.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Since the fix for issue #75290 is not yet released, applying a workaround, such as downgrading to version 3.28 or optimizing the identified stages, is the most viable option.