openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Cron main-session jobs timeout when execution exceeds ~10 minutes [1 participants]

• But the cron wrapper reports "error" with "lastError": "cron: job execution timed out" "lastRunStatus": "error",

TL;DR

Increase the timeout for main-session cron jobs or make it configurable to prevent misleading "error" reports for long-running tasks.

Guidance

• Verify the current timeout limit by checking the cron documentation or configuration files to understand the existing timeout value.
• Consider adding a "long-running" flag or separate cron type for jobs expected to exceed the default timeout to improve cron job management.
• Evaluate the feasibility of documenting the hardcoded timeout limit in the cron docs to set user expectations and prevent similar issues.
• Test the cron job with an increased timeout or a configurable timeout setting to ensure it completes without reporting a timeout error.

Example

No code snippet is provided as it is not explicitly supported by the issue, but an example of increasing the timeout could involve modifying the cron job configuration, such as setting a --timeout flag or editing a configuration file with a timeout parameter.

Notes

The solution assumes that the cron job's long execution time is legitimate and expected. If the job's duration is unexpectedly long, further investigation into the job's performance or the system's resources may be necessary.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by increasing the timeout for main-session cron jobs, as this directly addresses the reported issue and prevents misleading error reports. This approach allows for a quick resolution while a more permanent solution, such as making the timeout configurable, can be explored.