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openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] v2026.3.31: Web chat image upload/recognition broken, works fine after downgrading to v2026.3.28 [1 participants]

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In OpenClaw v2026.3.31, the web chat interface cannot upload images for recognition. The issue is resolved after downgrading to v2026.3.28.

Error Message

Error Logs

  • Gateway restart helps but plugin error persists in logs

Root Cause

In OpenClaw v2026.3.31, the web chat interface cannot upload images for recognition. The issue is resolved after downgrading to v2026.3.28.

Fix Action

Temporary Workaround

Downgrade to v2026.3.28:

npm install -g [email protected]
openclaw gateway restart

Code Example

Unable to resolve bundled plugin public surface image-generation-core/runtime-api.js

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npm install -g openclaw@2026.3.28
openclaw gateway restart
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Description

In OpenClaw v2026.3.31, the web chat interface cannot upload images for recognition. The issue is resolved after downgrading to v2026.3.28.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Upgrade to v2026.3.31
  2. Try to upload an image in web chat (click paperclip button or drag & drop)
  3. Image fails to send or recognize

Expected Behavior

Images should upload and be recognized by the AI successfully

Actual Behavior

Image upload functionality is broken

Error Logs

Unable to resolve bundled plugin public surface image-generation-core/runtime-api.js

Environment

  • Broken Version: OpenClaw 2026.3.31 (213a704)
  • Working Version: OpenClaw 2026.3.28 (f9b1079)
  • OS: WSL2 Ubuntu on Windows
  • Browser: Chrome (CDP remote debugging)
  • Channel: webchat

Temporary Workaround

Downgrade to v2026.3.28:

npm install -g [email protected]
openclaw gateway restart

Additional Context

  • v2026.3.28 works perfectly with image upload/recognition
  • Issue only occurs in v2026.3.31
  • Gateway restart helps but plugin error persists in logs

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TL;DR

Downgrade to OpenClaw v2026.3.28 to resolve the image upload issue in the web chat interface.

Guidance

  • The error log indicates a problem with resolving the image-generation-core/runtime-api.js plugin, which may be related to the upgrade to v2026.3.31.
  • Verify that the issue is resolved by downgrading to v2026.3.28 and checking if image upload and recognition work as expected.
  • If downgrading is not feasible, try to investigate the plugin resolution issue further, potentially by checking the plugin configuration or dependencies.
  • Consider reporting the issue to the OpenClaw developers or maintainers, as the problem persists even after a gateway restart.

Example

No code snippet is provided, as the issue is related to a specific version and plugin resolution.

Notes

The provided workaround is specific to the given environment (WSL2 Ubuntu on Windows, Chrome browser, and webchat channel), and it may not apply to other setups. The root cause of the issue is not explicitly stated, but it seems to be related to the upgrade to v2026.3.31.

Recommendation

Apply the workaround by downgrading to v2026.3.28, as it is a proven solution that resolves the image upload issue. This is recommended because the issue is specific to v2026.3.31, and downgrading to a working version (v2026.3.28) provides a reliable fix.

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