openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Slow startup with multiple providers (models.list takes 30+ seconds) [1 participants]

TL;DR

The most likely fix is to implement lazy-loaded provider validation to prevent blocking startup.

Guidance

• Review the models.list function to identify the cause of the significant increase in execution time and consider optimizing or refactoring it.
• Investigate the possibility of implementing parallel provider validation to reduce the overall startup time.
• Consider adding a configuration flag to allow for optional startup validation, enabling users to choose between fast startup and thorough validation.
• Analyze the logs to determine if there are any specific providers that are causing the slowdown and prioritize optimization efforts accordingly.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not contain sufficient information about the implementation details of the models.list function or the provider validation mechanism.

Notes

The increased startup time may be due to the addition of new providers or changes in the validation logic between versions 2026.3.28 and 2026.4.5. Further investigation is needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by implementing lazy-loaded provider validation, as this approach is likely to significantly reduce the startup time without requiring major changes to the existing codebase.