openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature: Configurable max result size for tool outputs to prevent context overflow [1 participants]

TL;DR

Implement a configurable maxToolResultChars option to truncate large tool results and prevent context overflow.

Guidance

• Introduce a maxToolResultChars configuration option to set a threshold for tool result sizes.
• When a tool result exceeds this threshold, store the full result in a temporary file and return a truncated version with a reference to the full file path.
• Consider implementing a mechanism for the agent to request the full result if needed, similar to Claude Code's "see full output" feature.
• Evaluate the need for per-tool overrides for tools known to return large outputs, such as exec and sessions_spawn.

Example

{
  "agents": {
    "maxToolResultChars": 8000
  }
}

This configuration example sets the maximum tool result size to 8000 characters.

Notes

The proposed solution is inspired by Claude Code's maxResultSizeChars feature, which suggests that this approach can be effective in managing context size.

Recommendation

Apply the proposed workaround by implementing the maxToolResultChars option to prevent context overflow and improve performance. This solution allows for flexible configuration and can be tailored to specific tool requirements.