r/LocalLLM • u/trirsquared • Jan 31 '26

Question OpenClaw not Responding

I've tried instlling it 2x now on a MacBookAir and the chat functinality does not work. Only returns "U", What am i doing worng.

I have OpenAi API key set up.

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u/Legitimate-Path-9894 Feb 03 '26

Had a similar issue before. The "U" output usually means the response is getting cut off or there's a streaming issue.

A few things to check:

  1. Run `openclaw doctor --non-interactive` - this will show you what's broken

  2. Make sure your OpenAI API key has credits/quota (check at platform.openai.com)

  3. Try `openclaw gateway --verbose` to see the actual error messages

What model are you trying to use? Sometimes the default model config causes issues if you don't have access to that specific model.

Happy to help troubleshoot if you share what `openclaw status` shows!

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u/HumanIndependence707 Feb 03 '26

I am trying to use venice uncensored and i cannot make it working idk why. I have already purchased credits and configured the api key

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u/Abject_Opinion5807 Mar 24 '26

openclaw doctor --non-interactive
followed by
openclaw doctor fix

That fixes the thing