openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: `openclaw flows` command documented in changelog but not available in CLI [1 participants]

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openclaw/openclaw#59039Fetched 2026-04-08 02:29:29
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The openclaw flows list|show|cancel command is documented in the v2026.3.31 changelog but the CLI returns error: unknown command 'flows'.

Error Message

The openclaw flows list|show|cancel command is documented in the v2026.3.31 changelog but the CLI returns error: unknown command 'flows'. 3. Observe: error: unknown command 'flows' error: unknown command 'flows'

Root Cause

The openclaw flows list|show|cancel command is documented in the v2026.3.31 changelog but the CLI returns error: unknown command 'flows'.

Fix Action

Workaround

Use openclaw tasks list/show/cancel/audit instead.

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Summary

The openclaw flows list|show|cancel command is documented in the v2026.3.31 changelog but the CLI returns error: unknown command 'flows'.

OpenClaw version

OpenClaw 2026.3.31 (213a704)

Environment

  • OS: macOS 26.2 (arm64)
  • Node: v25.5.0
  • Install: npm global (.npm-global) + homebrew

Steps to reproduce

  1. Install OpenClaw 2026.3.31
  2. Run openclaw flows list
  3. Observe: error: unknown command 'flows'

Expected behavior

openclaw flows list|show|cancel should work as documented in the changelog.

Actual behavior

error: unknown command 'flows'

Evidence

  • Changelog entry: "Background tasks: add the first linear task flow control surface with openclaw flows list|show|cancel"
  • openclaw tasks --help works and exposes the underlying task infrastructure
  • grep of dist JS files finds no 'flows' command registration

Workaround

Use openclaw tasks list/show/cancel/audit instead.

extent analysis

TL;DR

The openclaw flows command is not recognized, suggesting a potential discrepancy between the documentation and the actual implementation, and using openclaw tasks as a workaround may resolve the issue.

Guidance

  • Verify that the openclaw flows command is correctly implemented and registered in the codebase, as the grep of dist JS files found no 'flows' command registration.
  • Check the changelog entry for any additional information or context that may indicate why the flows command is not working as expected.
  • Use the suggested workaround openclaw tasks list/show/cancel/audit to achieve similar functionality.
  • Investigate potential version discrepancies or installation issues that may be causing the flows command to be missing.

Example

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

Notes

The issue may be due to a documentation error or a missing implementation of the flows command. The workaround using openclaw tasks suggests that similar functionality is available through a different command.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: using openclaw tasks list/show/cancel/audit instead of openclaw flows is a viable solution, as it provides similar functionality and is a documented command.

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openclaw flows list|show|cancel should work as documented in the changelog.

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