openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Bug: plugin runtime loader fallback resolves to missing /usr/lib/node_modules/plugins/loader.js [1 comments, 2 participants]

The compiled runtime attempted to resolve the plugin runtime loader at:

TL;DR

The issue can be fixed by ensuring the plugin runtime loader resolves to the correct path, potentially by adjusting the loader logic or creating a shim.

Guidance

• Verify that the openclaw package is installed correctly and the dist/plugins/build-smoke-entry.js file exists in the expected location.
• Check the loader logic in the openclaw package to see if it can be updated to resolve the plugin runtime loader path correctly.
• If a fix is not available, create a shim like the temporary workaround provided to restore CLI/plugin checks.
• Test the openclaw status and other affected commands after applying any changes to ensure they are working as expected.

Example

// Example shim to restore CLI/plugin checks
// /usr/lib/node_modules/plugins/loader.js
module.exports = require("../openclaw/dist/plugins/build-smoke-entry.js");

Notes

The issue seems to be related to a path resolution problem in the compiled fallback loader logic after the v2026.4.27 update. The provided temporary workaround suggests that creating a shim can resolve the issue, but a more permanent fix may involve updating the loader logic in the openclaw package.

Recommendation

Apply the workaround by creating a shim, as it has been shown to restore CLI/plugin checks and resolve the issue temporarily, until a more permanent fix is available.