openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Gateway restart/update resets session-level thinking setting to off [1 participants]

TL;DR

The session-level thinking settings are likely not being persisted across gateway restarts, requiring a mechanism to store and restore these settings.

Guidance

• Verify if there's a configuration option to persist session settings, such as a persistSessionSettings flag, and enable it if available.
• Check the OpenClaw documentation for any guidance on storing and restoring session-level settings, particularly for the thinking setting.
• Consider implementing a workaround by storing the thinking setting in a persistent storage mechanism, such as a database or file, and restoring it on gateway restart.
• Investigate if the openclaw gateway restart command has an option to preserve session settings, such as a --preserve-session flag.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not imply a specific code-based solution.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the OpenClaw version (2026.3.31) or the update process, and further investigation is needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Implement a mechanism to store and restore the thinking setting, such as using a persistent storage mechanism, to ensure session-level settings persist across gateway restarts. This is recommended as the issue implies a potential gap in the current implementation.