openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [SRE] Gateway SIGABRT (134) on macOS launchd (mini-lobby) [1 comments, 1 participants]

TL;DR

The OpenClaw Gateway failure to start via launchctl on macOS may be resolved by adjusting the TMPDIR environment variable and ensuring the process doesn't exceed system limits for non-interactive tasks.

Guidance

• Review and adjust the TMPDIR setting in the ai.openclaw.gateway.plist file to use a non-session-specific directory.
• Verify that the --max-old-space-size limit is set to a reasonable value that doesn't exceed system limits for background processes.
• Consider implementing a more robust startup script that handles environment variables and resource limits explicitly.
• Investigate system logs and launchd configuration to ensure that the LaunchAgent is properly configured and that there are no other system-level limitations preventing the process from starting.

Example

No specific code example is provided due to the lack of direct code references in the issue, but adjusting the TMPDIR in the .plist file might look something like setting an environment variable in the launch agent configuration.

Notes

The exact solution may depend on specific system configurations and version details not fully provided in the issue. The provided workaround using a manual start script suggests that environment and resource management are key factors.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: The current workaround using ~/.openclaw/bin/openclaw-start.sh seems to stabilize the service, but a more permanent solution should involve fixing the launchd configuration and ensuring environment variables are correctly set for non-interactive sessions.