OpenClaw Provider Error Decoder
Paste any provider error and get an instant diagnosis. Root cause analysis, severity levels, fix steps, and ready-to-use config snippets — based on error-handling PRs merged May 14, 2026.
Why Use the Provider Error Decoder
Based on error-handling improvements from OpenClaw PRs #65689, #80718, and #70900 merged May 14, 2026.
Pattern-Based Detection
Paste any error message — HTTP status codes, provider responses, stderr output, or log lines — and get instant pattern matching across 12 known error categories.
Instant Root Cause Analysis
Each detected error includes a plain-English explanation, root cause, and severity level so you know exactly what went wrong and how urgent it is.
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
Get numbered fix steps tailored to each error type — from config changes to provider dashboard actions to CLI commands.
Ready-to-Use Config Snippets
Copy YAML config snippets that address the specific error. Each snippet is annotated with the OpenClaw PR that introduced the fix.
Failover-Aware Diagnostics
Understands OpenClaw's failover chain behavior — distinguishes between a single provider failure and true failover exhaustion (PR #70900).
Runs in Your Browser
All error analysis runs client-side. Your error messages, API keys, and logs never leave your browser — no data is sent to any server.
Decode Your Error
Paste any error message, stderr output, or log line from your OpenClaw agent. The decoder identifies the error type and provides actionable fixes.
Paste Error Output
Paste any error message, log line, or stderr output from your OpenClaw agent. The decoder will identify the error type and suggest fixes.
Try a sample error:
All Detectable Error Types
The decoder recognizes 12 error categories based on patterns from recent OpenClaw PRs merged May 14, 2026.
Deploy OpenClaw with DeployClaw
Get automatic error surfacing, failover rotation, and provider monitoring out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of errors can the decoder detect?
The decoder recognizes 12 error categories: rate limits (429), authentication failures (401), permission denied (403), context window overflow, model not found, network connection errors, request timeouts, streaming/SSE errors, failover chain exhaustion, internal/wrapper errors, JSON parse errors, and migration/deprecation warnings. Each category matches multiple error message patterns.
Does this tool send my error messages to a server?
No. All error analysis runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your error messages, log output, and any API keys they might contain never leave your machine. The pattern matching happens locally with zero network requests.
How is this related to the OpenClaw PRs merged on May 14, 2026?
This tool is inspired by three PRs merged on May 14, 2026: #65689 (render provider errors in chat history), #80718 (surface Codex wrapper stderr on internal errors), and #70900 (gate surface_error throw on failoverFailure). Together, these PRs improved how OpenClaw surfaces and handles provider errors — this tool brings that same error intelligence to your browser.
What if my error doesn't match any pattern?
If no patterns match, the decoder will tell you and suggest trying the full error message including HTTP status codes, error types, or provider names. You can also browse all 12 error types by clicking the sample buttons to learn about common issues proactively.
Can I use the config snippets directly?
The config snippets are annotated examples showing the relevant settings for each error type. They use OpenClaw YAML config format and reference the specific PRs that introduced each feature. You may need to adapt them to your existing config file — merge the settings rather than replacing your entire config.
Why does the decoder recommend OpenRouter?
OpenRouter provides a unified API for hundreds of AI models with a single API key and billing account. The config snippets use OpenRouter model IDs (e.g., anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-6) because it simplifies failover rotation — you can switch between providers without managing separate API keys for each one.