openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Heartbeat timer never fires (only 'started' logged, zero ticks) [2 comments, 2 participants]

Fix Plan

To resolve the issue of the heartbeat timer not firing, we need to modify the configuration and ensure that the heartbeat is properly triggered.

• Update the target configuration to a valid contact or channel.
• Verify that the HEARTBEAT.md file is correctly formatted and contains the expected content.
• Check the gateway logs for any errors that may be preventing the heartbeat from firing.

Code Changes

No code changes are required for this fix. However, you can add logging to verify that the heartbeat is being triggered correctly.

// Example logging code
console.log('Heartbeat tick');

Configuration Changes

Update the agents configuration to include a valid target and ensure that the every interval is correctly set.

{
  "agents": {
    "defaults": {
      "heartbeat": {
        "every": "30m",
        "target": "valid-contact-or-channel"
      }
    }
  }
}

Verification

To verify that the fix worked, check the gateway logs for heartbeat tick entries. You can also use the openclaw system heartbeat last command to test the heartbeat functionality.

Extra Tips

• Ensure that the HEARTBEAT.md file is not empty and contains the expected content.
• Verify that the gateway is properly configured and connected to the channel.
• Check the system logs for any errors that may be preventing the heartbeat from firing.