openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: Media download failed in v2026.4.5 (Re-occurrence of #32326) [1 participants]

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openclaw/openclaw#62498Fetched 2026-04-08 03:03:29
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"Failed to download media" error when receiving files. I tried to comment on #32326 but it is locked.

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Error Message

"Failed to download media" error when receiving files.

Root Cause

"Failed to download media" error when receiving files. I tried to comment on #32326 but it is locked.

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Bug type

Regression (worked before, now fails)

Beta release blocker

No

Summary

"Failed to download media" error when receiving files. I tried to comment on #32326 but it is locked.

<img width="1196" height="348" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e13ba749-3e27-4cd7-b397-e4c36512adde" />

Steps to reproduce

  1. start openclaw gateway
  2. send a md file to the telegram bot account
  3. file sent success, but openclaw cannot download

Expected behavior

openclaw can download and read the file that i sent

Actual behavior

openclaw downloaded the file failed

OpenClaw version

2026.4.5

Operating system

Ubuntu 24.04

Install method

npm

Model

GLM5

Provider / routing chain

openclaw--->maas-coding-api.cn-huabei-1.xf-yun.com--->glm5

Additional provider/model setup details

No response

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Impact and severity

No response

Additional information

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TL;DR

The "Failed to download media" error when receiving files may be resolved by investigating the file download process in the OpenClaw gateway and checking the compatibility of the file type (md file) with the gateway's download functionality.

Guidance

  • Verify that the OpenClaw gateway is correctly configured to handle file downloads, especially for the specific file type (md file) being sent.
  • Check the logs of the OpenClaw gateway for any error messages related to file downloads to identify potential issues.
  • Test sending a different file type to see if the issue is specific to md files or a more general problem with file downloads.
  • Investigate the provider/model setup details, specifically the routing chain, to ensure that it is correctly configured and not causing issues with file downloads.

Notes

The issue lacks detailed logs and error messages, making it difficult to provide a more specific solution. Further investigation into the OpenClaw gateway's configuration and logs is necessary to determine the root cause of the issue.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Investigate and test different file types and configurations to identify the root cause of the issue and potentially find a temporary workaround until a more permanent solution can be implemented.

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Expected behavior

openclaw can download and read the file that i sent

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