openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Web UI global update shows 'global update (omit optional)' error [1 participants]

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openclaw/openclaw#60782Fetched 2026-04-08 02:47:17
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Error Message

When clicking 'Update' in the OpenClaw Web UI (global update), error message appears: 'global update (omit optional)'. 4. See error: 'global update (omit optional)' Update should proceed without error, or show a more descriptive message. This error appears to be a validation issue in the update API call - the Web UI is not passing required optional fields when calling the update endpoint.

Fix Action

Workaround

Use command line to update: openclaw update run

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Bug Description

When clicking 'Update' in the OpenClaw Web UI (global update), error message appears: 'global update (omit optional)'.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open OpenClaw Web UI
  2. Navigate to Settings/Updates
  3. Click 'Update' or 'Check for Updates' button
  4. See error: 'global update (omit optional)'

Expected Behavior

Update should proceed without error, or show a more descriptive message.

Environment

  • OpenClaw: 2026.3.28
  • Platform: Windows_NT (x64)
  • Node: v25.6.0

Additional Context

This error appears to be a validation issue in the update API call - the Web UI is not passing required optional fields when calling the update endpoint.

Workaround

Use command line to update: openclaw update run

extent analysis

TL;DR

The error 'global update (omit optional)' can likely be resolved by modifying the update API call to properly handle optional fields.

Guidance

  • Verify the update API call to ensure it is correctly passing required optional fields, as the error suggests a validation issue.
  • Check the OpenClaw Web UI code to see how the 'Update' button handles optional fields when calling the update endpoint.
  • Use the provided command line workaround openclaw update run as a temporary solution to update OpenClaw.
  • Investigate the update endpoint to determine the specific required optional fields that are not being passed.

Example

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

Notes

The provided information suggests a validation issue with the update API call, but without more details about the API or the Web UI code, a complete solution cannot be provided.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: The command line workaround openclaw update run can be used as a temporary solution to update OpenClaw, allowing users to proceed with updates while the Web UI issue is being resolved.

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