Troubleshooting
Quickly diagnose and fix Clawdbot runtime issues.
Quick Diagnostics
Run in order:
clawdbot status # Basic check
clawdbot status --all # Full diagnosis
clawdbot doctor # Auto-fix
clawdbot logs --follow # Live logsCommon Issues
Authentication Issues
- Check API keys
- Re-authorize when OAuth token refresh fails
Configuration Issues
- Run
clawdbot doctorfor diagnosis - Check JSON5 syntax
Network Issues
- Check port usage:
lsof -i :18789 - Confirm gateway bind address
Channel Issues
- WhatsApp disconnects: Re-scan QR
- Discord not responding: Check Intent settings
- Telegram streaming issues: Check Bot permissions
Nuclear Reset
For complete reset:
rm -rf ~/.clawdbot
clawdbot setupNote: This deletes all configuration, requiring channel re-pairing.
Get Help
- View logs:
clawdbot logs - GitHub Issues (opens in a new tab)