openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: GatewayClientRequestError: Error: Chrome CDP websocket for profile "openclaw" is not reachable after start. [1 participants]

GatewayClientRequestError: Error: Chrome CDP websocket for profile "openclaw" is not reachable after start. 4. "GatewayClientRequestError: Error: Chrome CDP websocket for profile "openclaw" is not reachable after start." will appear in the command line.

TL;DR

Downgrade to OpenClaw version 2026.3.13 as a temporary workaround since the issue does not occur in this version.

Guidance

• The error message "GatewayClientRequestError: Error: Chrome CDP websocket for profile 'openclaw' is not reachable after start" suggests a communication issue between OpenClaw and the Chrome browser profile.
• Verify that the Chrome browser profile "openclaw" is correctly configured and accessible.
• Try setting browser.headless = false to see if the issue persists when running in non-headless mode, which might provide more insight into the problem.
• Since downgrading to version 2026.3.13 resolves the issue, it indicates a regression introduced in version 2026.4.1, suggesting that waiting for a patch or fix in a future version might be necessary.

Example

No specific code example can be provided without more context on the OpenClaw configuration or the exact changes between versions 2026.3.13 and 2026.4.1.

Notes

The solution provided is based on the information given and might not be applicable if other factors are at play. The lack of detailed logs, screenshots, or additional information limits the ability to provide a more targeted fix.

Recommendation

Apply the workaround by downgrading to version 2026.3.13, as it is confirmed to work and allows for temporary mitigation of the issue until a proper fix is available for version 2026.4.1.