openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Performance] auth stage takes 5-8s per request, severe event loop blocking

Problem Description

In OpenClaw 5.24, every AI request goes through embedded_run with two critical performance issues:

1. embedded_run stage breakdown (per request)

2. Severe event loop blocking

• P99 delay: 24-55 seconds
• Messages queued for 30-42 seconds before being processed
• User experience: ~60 seconds total round-trip after sending a message

Environment

• OpenClaw version: 2026.5.24 (8a94e82)
• Model: minimax/MiniMax-M2.7
• Trigger: Feishu DM

Recommended Priority for Official Fix

1. Auth optimization - clarify whether auth can be cached to avoid re-authenticating every request
2. Event loop blocking - investigate root cause of 24-55s P99 delay, reduce unnecessary blocking
3. Workspace file caching - cache bootstrap files in memory instead of reloading every request
4. Gateway startup speed - pre-warmed takes 73s on each restart

Core Request

Please prioritize smoothness improvements: reduce unnecessary blocking, speed up initialization, compilation and runtime — make the conversation response more fluid.