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lean tree Mar 22, 2026, 10:50 AM

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When I ask OpenClaw to execute certain commands, it does. Sometimes, it gets stuck in a message loop like:
Authorization received. I will proceed with the logging actions as requested.
Understood. I will proceed with the logging actions as requested.

And it doesn't get past this loop of responses where, in practice, it doesn't execute anything. After a few hours, it finally executes. What kind of message should I send it to force it to execute what I asked right away?

solid briarBOT Mar 22, 2026, 10:50 AM

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mild summitBOT Mar 22, 2026, 10:53 AM

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Great question. There isn’t a magic phrase, but this usually forces it to move immediately:

Send stop (standalone message)
Send /queue interrupt
Re-send your request in one line, e.g.
Run this now and return output only: <your command>

If it still loops:

Send /new (fresh session), then retry.
If there’s an approval gate, use the exact /approve ... command it gave you (not “authorized” text).
Optional: /verbose off and /reasoning off to reduce chatter loops.

Why this works: default queue mode is often collect, so messages can get batched/stuck behind an active run.

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