openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Guard P2P plugin startup during CLI metadata build [1 participants]

TL;DR

Set the OPENCLAW_DISABLE_P2P=1 environment variable in the metadata build path to prevent the P2P plugin from starting and causing the build to hang.

Guidance

• Add an environment guard in the P2P plugin to skip auto-start when OPENCLAW_DISABLE_P2P=1 is set.
• Set the OPENCLAW_DISABLE_P2P=1 environment variable in the metadata build path or equivalent build invocation.
• Verify that the outputRootHelp() function completes without leaving open handles after implementing the fix.
• Consider adding a check to ensure the environment variable is only set for the metadata build to avoid affecting other parts of the system.

Example

// In the P2P plugin
if (process.env.OPENCLAW_DISABLE_P2P === '1') {
  // Skip auto-start
  return;
}

Notes

This fix assumes that the OPENCLAW_DISABLE_P2P environment variable is not used elsewhere in the system and that setting it to 1 will not have unintended consequences.

Recommendation

Apply the workaround by setting the OPENCLAW_DISABLE_P2P=1 environment variable in the metadata build path, as it provides a minimal and safe fix to prevent the build from hanging.