openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: The OpenCLAW version 2026.4.23 cannot use local models. [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Downgrade to OpenCLAW version 2026.4.15 to use local models until the issue is resolved in a future version.

Guidance

• Verify that the issue is specific to version 2026.4.23 by testing with other versions between 2026.4.15 and 2026.4.23 to identify the exact version where the regression occurred.
• Check the release notes or changelog for OpenCLAW version 2026.4.23 to see if there are any known issues or changes related to local model loading.
• Test loading local models with a different model or provider to isolate if the issue is specific to llama.cpp or a broader problem.
• Consider reporting the issue to the OpenCLAW developers or community for further assistance and to track the resolution.

Notes

The guidance provided is based on the information given and may not cover all possible scenarios or edge cases. Without more detailed logs or error messages, it's challenging to provide a more specific fix.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Downgrade to a known working version (2026.4.15) until the issue is fixed in a future release, as it allows for the continued use of local models.