openclaw - ✅(Solved) Fix [Bug]: 500 v.content is not iterable [2 pull requests, 4 comments, 3 participants]

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[openclaw] 500 v.content is not iterable PR 43836: Fix malformed assistant replay content in session sanitization - Repository: openclaw/openclaw - Author: lyn… 500 v.content is not iterable # PR #43836: Fix malformed assistant replay content in session sanitization - Repository: openclaw/openclaw - Author: lynnzc - State: closed | merged: False - Link: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/43836 ## Description (problem / solution / changelog) ## Summary - normalize malformed assistant replay content in `sanitizeSessionMessagesImages` before transcript replay - coerce malformed assistant content into provider-safe arrays: - string -> text block - single block-like object -> one-item array - invalid/missing content -> empty array - apply this normalization to both error and non-error assistant turns so replay never forwards non-iterable `content` - add regression tests for malformed assistant history entries ## Validation - `pnpm vitest run src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts src/agents/pi-embedded-runner/sanitize-session-history.tool-result-details.test.ts` - failed: existing test `does not synthesize tool call input when missing` in the first file - `pnpm vitest run src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts -t "normalizes malformed assistant"` - passed (2 passed, 13 skipped) - `pnpm vitest run src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts -t "keeps empty assistant error messages|normalizes malformed assistant"` - passed (3 passed, 12 skipped) - `pnpm vitest run src/agents/pi-embedded-runner/sanitize-session-history.tool-result-details.test.ts` - passed (1 passed) Closes #43795 ## Changed files - `src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.images.log.test.ts` (added, +52/-0) - `src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts` (modified, +74/-0) - `src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers/images.ts` (modified, +48/-14) --- # PR #43864: fix(agents): prevent v.content is not iterable crash on malformed provider payloads - Repository: openclaw/openclaw - Author: openperf - State: closed | merged: False - Link: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/43864 ## Description (problem / solution / changelog) ### Summary - **Problem**: When using third-party OpenAI-compatible providers (like gptgod/glm-4-air), the provider may return malformed assistant messages where the `content` field is a string, a single object, or `null`/`undefined` instead of the expected array of content blocks. This causes a `TypeError: v.content is not iterable` crash during embedded agent runs and session replays, leading to infinite retry loops and timeouts. The issue occurs primarily in `src/agents/openai-ws-stream.ts` (line 453), `src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers/images.ts` (lines 100, 113), and `src/gateway/openresponses-http.ts` (line 323) where `content` is iterated using `for...of` without proper `Array.isArray()` guards. - **Why it matters**: This is a severe regression bug that completely breaks the core agent loop when using certain third-party models, resulting in 500 errors and degraded user experience. The silent data loss and crashes prevent the agent from recovering gracefully. - **What changed**: - `src/agents/openai-ws-stream.ts`: Replaced `item.content ?? []` with an explicit `Array.isArray(item.content)` check before iteration to handle object/string shapes. - `src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers/images.ts`: Introduced a robust `normalizeAssistantContent` helper to coerce malformed `content` (string, single object, or null) into a provider-safe `AssistantMessage["content"]` array. Applied this normalization at the beginning of the `assistant` role handler in `sanitizeSessionMessagesImages` for both error and normal paths. - `src/gateway/openresponses-http.ts`: Changed the weak `typeof item.content !== "string"` check to a strict `Array.isArray(item.content)` guard. - `src/agents/openai-ws-stream.test.ts`: Added comprehensive regression tests for string, null, and object-shaped malformed payloads. - `src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts`: Added regression tests to ensure malformed content is correctly normalized into text blocks, single-item arrays, or empty arrays. - **What did NOT change**: The behavior for well-formed (array) content remains entirely unchanged. Frontend `ui/src/` code was not modified as the issue is isolated to the backend proxy/agent layers. ### Change Type (select all) - [x] Bug fix ### Scope (select all touched areas) - [x] Gateway / orchestration - [ ] App: web-ui ### Linked Issue/PR Fixes #43795 ### AI-Assisted Contribution - **AI Usage**: This PR was developed with AI assistance. - **Human Review**: I have personally reviewed

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500 v.content is not iterable

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15:19:48 [agent/embedded] embedded run agent end: runId=20eb7d0f-f9f8-4d43-a6ba-c793fbc49bfa isError=true model=glm-4-air provider=gptgod error=500 v.content is not iterable 15:19:53 [agent/embedded] embedded run agent end: runId=20eb7d0f-f9f8-4d43-a6ba-c793fbc49bfa isError=true model=glm-4-air provider=gptgod error=500 v.content is not iterable 15:20:01 [agent/embedded] embedded run agent end: runId=20eb7d0f-f9f8-4d43-a6ba-c793fbc49bfa isError=true model=glm-4-air provider=gptgod error=500 v.content is not iterable 15:20:12 [agent/embedded] embedded run agent end: runId=20eb7d0f-f9f8-4d43-a6ba-c793fbc49bfa isError=true model=glm-4-air provider=gptgod error=500 v.content is not iterable 15:21:15 [agent/embedded] embedded run agent end: runId=f9e5bb7e-928f-4134-aea5-0639f9965546 isError=true model=glm-4-air provider=gptgod error=500 v.content is not iterable 15:21:20 [agent/embedded] embedded run agent end: runId=f9e5bb7e-928f-4134-aea5-0639f9965546 isError=true model=glm-4-air provider=gptgod error=500 v.content is not iterable 15:21:29 [agent/embedded] embedded run agent end: runId=f9e5bb7e-928f-4134-aea5-0639f9965546 isError=true model=glm-4-air provider=gptgod error=500 v.content is not iterable 15:21:41 [agent/embedded] embedded run agent end: runId=f9e5bb7e-928f-4134-aea5-0639f9965546 isError=true model=glm-4-air provider=gptgod error=500 v.content is not iterable

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500 v.content is not iterable

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PR fix notes

PR #43836: Fix malformed assistant replay content in session sanitization

Repository: openclaw/openclaw
Author: lynnzc
State: closed | merged: False
Link: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/43836

Description (problem / solution / changelog)

Summary

normalize malformed assistant replay content in sanitizeSessionMessagesImages before transcript replay
coerce malformed assistant content into provider-safe arrays:
- string -> text block
- single block-like object -> one-item array
- invalid/missing content -> empty array
apply this normalization to both error and non-error assistant turns so replay never forwards non-iterable content
add regression tests for malformed assistant history entries

Validation

pnpm vitest run src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts src/agents/pi-embedded-runner/sanitize-session-history.tool-result-details.test.ts
- failed: existing test does not synthesize tool call input when missing in the first file
pnpm vitest run src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts -t "normalizes malformed assistant"
- passed (2 passed, 13 skipped)
pnpm vitest run src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts -t "keeps empty assistant error messages|normalizes malformed assistant"
- passed (3 passed, 12 skipped)
pnpm vitest run src/agents/pi-embedded-runner/sanitize-session-history.tool-result-details.test.ts
- passed (1 passed)

Closes #43795

Changed files

src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.images.log.test.ts (added, +52/-0)
src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts (modified, +74/-0)
src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers/images.ts (modified, +48/-14)

PR #43864: fix(agents): prevent v.content is not iterable crash on malformed provider payloads

Repository: openclaw/openclaw
Author: openperf
State: closed | merged: False
Link: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/43864

Description (problem / solution / changelog)

Summary

Problem: When using third-party OpenAI-compatible providers (like gptgod/glm-4-air), the provider may return malformed assistant messages where the content field is a string, a single object, or null/undefined instead of the expected array of content blocks. This causes a TypeError: v.content is not iterable crash during embedded agent runs and session replays, leading to infinite retry loops and timeouts. The issue occurs primarily in src/agents/openai-ws-stream.ts (line 453), src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers/images.ts (lines 100, 113), and src/gateway/openresponses-http.ts (line 323) where content is iterated using for...of without proper Array.isArray() guards.
Why it matters: This is a severe regression bug that completely breaks the core agent loop when using certain third-party models, resulting in 500 errors and degraded user experience. The silent data loss and crashes prevent the agent from recovering gracefully.
What changed:
- src/agents/openai-ws-stream.ts: Replaced item.content ?? [] with an explicit Array.isArray(item.content) check before iteration to handle object/string shapes.
- src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers/images.ts: Introduced a robust normalizeAssistantContent helper to coerce malformed content (string, single object, or null) into a provider-safe AssistantMessage["content"] array. Applied this normalization at the beginning of the assistant role handler in sanitizeSessionMessagesImages for both error and normal paths.
- src/gateway/openresponses-http.ts: Changed the weak typeof item.content !== "string" check to a strict Array.isArray(item.content) guard.
- src/agents/openai-ws-stream.test.ts: Added comprehensive regression tests for string, null, and object-shaped malformed payloads.
- src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts: Added regression tests to ensure malformed content is correctly normalized into text blocks, single-item arrays, or empty arrays.
What did NOT change: The behavior for well-formed (array) content remains entirely unchanged. Frontend ui/src/ code was not modified as the issue is isolated to the backend proxy/agent layers.

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Gateway / orchestration
App: web-ui

Linked Issue/PR

Fixes #43795

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AI Usage: This PR was developed with AI assistance.
Human Review: I have personally reviewed, designed, and fully understand all the code changes.
Testing: Fully tested locally with my OpenClaw instance.
Prompt Context: AI was used to conduct a deep root-cause analysis across the entire codebase to find all unprotected for...of iterations of message.content, and to generate precise, minimal-footprint patches and corresponding regression tests.

Changed files

src/agents/openai-ws-stream.test.ts (modified, +65/-0)
src/agents/openai-ws-stream.ts (modified, +7/-1)
src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.sanitize-session-messages-images.removes-empty-assistant-text-blocks-but-preserves.test.ts (modified, +60/-0)
src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers/images.ts (modified, +84/-42)
src/gateway/openresponses-http.ts (modified, +1/-1)

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Summary

500 v.content is not iterable

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Expected behavior

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OpenClaw version

3.11

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windows

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glm-4-air

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openclaw

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Problem Summary

The embedded agent crashes with

500 v.content is not iterable

when calling the glm‑4‑air model via the gptgod provider. The code that processes the provider response assumes v.content is an iterable (list of message objects). After a recent provider change the field is now a plain string (or sometimes missing), causing a TypeError and a 500 error.

Root Cause Analysis

Provider response format change – the gptgod API now returns:

{
  "content": "The answer …"
}

instead of the historic format:

{
  "content": [{ "role": "assistant", "content": "…" }, …]
}

OpenClaw’s embedded runner (openclaw/agents/embedded.py or similar) blindly iterates over v.content:

for part in v.content:          # <-- fails when v.content is a string
    …

No backward‑compatibility guard was added, so the change is a regression.

Fix Plan

1. Make the response handling tolerant

Edit the file that extracts the model output (usually openclaw/providers/gptgod.py or the generic openclaw/agents/embedded.py).

# BEFORE (simplified)
def _parse_response(v):
    # v is the provider response object
    for part in v.content:

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