openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Feature Request] Message Interruption & Context Merging

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Problem Description

Currently, OpenClaw processes messages sequentially. When a user sends message A and then realizes they need to add more context with message B, there's no way to:

  1. Interrupt the current processing of A
  2. Merge B into A's context
  3. Resume processing from the interruption point

This creates a poor user experience when users need to supplement information mid-conversation.

Use Case

  • User sends message A describing a task
  • During processing, user notices they missed important context
  • User sends message B with additional information
  • System should: interrupt A → merge B into context → continue processing

Proposed Solution

Two possible approaches:

Option A: Message Tagging

  • Allow users to mark messages with tags like #补充 (supplement) or #merge
  • System recognizes tags and merges with previous message context

Option B: Automatic Time-window Aggregation

  • Configurable time window (e.g., 5-10 seconds)
  • Messages within the window are automatically merged
  • Requires ability to pause/cancel in-progress agent execution

Additional Requirements

  • Preserve partial state/checkpoint for resumability
  • Clear user feedback when interruption/merging occurs
  • Optional: explicit confirmation before resuming after interruption

Priority

Medium-High (common real-world workflow)

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