openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature: Auto-truncate sub-agent results to prevent parent context overflow [1 participants]

TL;DR

Implement auto-truncation of sub-agent results exceeding a configurable threshold to prevent context overflow.

Guidance

• Introduce a configurable threshold (maxSubAgentResultChars) to limit the size of sub-agent results.
• Truncate results larger than the threshold to a summary (e.g., first N characters) and append a note with instructions on how to retrieve the full result.
• Consider adding an option for the agent to explicitly pull the full result if needed, to maintain functionality while preventing context overflow.
• Review and adjust the threshold value based on specific use cases and performance requirements.

Example

{
  "agents": {
    "maxSubAgentResultChars": 4000
  }
}

This configuration example demonstrates how to set the threshold for auto-truncation.

Notes

The proposed solution assumes that the sessions_spawn mechanism and sub-agent result handling are already implemented. The effectiveness of this solution depends on the specific requirements and constraints of the system, such as the typical size of analysis reports and the available context size.

Recommendation

Apply the workaround by implementing auto-truncation of sub-agent results, as it directly addresses the issue of context overflow caused by large sub-agent outputs. This approach allows for a balance between preventing context overflow and maintaining access to full results when needed.