openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Regression: Webchat Control UI still opens 2 WebSocket connections (duplicate messages) — v2026.4.24 [3 comments, 3 participants]

TL;DR

The issue can be fixed by identifying and merging the duplicate WebSocket connections initiated by separate components in the Control UI.

Guidance

• Investigate the Control UI code to find the two separate components initiating WebSocket connections and determine why they are using different version strings (v2026.4.24 and vcontrol-ui).
• Verify that the duplicate connections are causing the messages to appear twice in the chat UI by checking the gateway log and the chat UI output.
• Consider implementing a mechanism to ensure only one WebSocket connection is established per session, such as using a singleton or a shared connection instance.
• Review the original issue #23422 for any relevant information or fixes that may have been implemented previously.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not contain sufficient information about the Control UI code.

Notes

The fix may require modifications to the Control UI code, and it is essential to ensure that the changes do not introduce any new issues or regressions.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround to merge the duplicate WebSocket connections, as the root cause of the issue is likely related to the separate components in the Control UI.