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OpenClaw 5.22 to 7.1 Upgrade Can Drop Channel Configuration and Block Gateway Startup

OpenClaw issue #108299 reports that an upgrade from 5.22 to 7.1 drops channel configuration and an old plugin then blocks Gateway startup.

📋 Issue Summary

OpenClaw issue #108299 reports that an upgrade from 5.22 to 7.1 drops channel configuration and an old plugin then blocks Gateway startup.

Summary

OpenClaw issue #108299 reports that an upgrade from 5.22 to 7.1 drops channel configuration and an old plugin then blocks Gateway startup.

Impact

Upgrade regressions can cause availability loss by combining configuration drift with a startup-blocking legacy plugin.

⚠️ Critical Assessment

Upgrade regressions can cause availability loss by combining configuration drift with a startup-blocking legacy plugin.

🔗 Sources

Methodology & Sources

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Last updated: June 30, 2026. Published by the gobii.reviews Editorial Team.