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#21132: fix: allow message(action='read') in isolated/cron sessions + add HTTP proxy support

by matt-bedda open 2026-02-19 18:08 View on GitHub →
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## Summary Two small but impactful fixes: 1. **Allow `message(action='read')` in isolated/cron sessions** Isolated sessions inherit `ctx.Provider = 'webchat'` (internal channel), which was being treated as a real channel, scoping the message tool's action enum to webchat's empty plugin action list (`['send']`). This broke all `message(action='read')` calls in cron/isolated sessions — affecting heartbeat monitoring and scheduled checks across the ecosystem. Guard: treat `webchat` as internal so it falls through to the full config-based action list. Fixes #20995 2. **Respect `HTTP_PROXY` and `HTTPS_PROXY` environment variables** The CLI entry point now sets up undici's `ProxyAgent` if proxy env vars are present, allowing OpenClaw to work behind corporate firewalls and restricted networks. Fixes #2102 ## Changes - `src/agents/tools/message-tool.ts`: Add guard for `INTERNAL_MESSAGE_CHANNEL` in `resolveMessageToolSchemaActions` - `openclaw.mjs`: Add proxy detection and `ProxyAgent` setup before importing entry ## Testing - **Message read fix**: Code review confirms the guard correctly excludes the internal webchat channel from the scoped actions branch. This will be validated by CI and existing e2e tests. - **Proxy support**: The change is minimal (7 lines) and low-risk. Manual test with `HTTPS_PROXY=http://localhost:8080 openclaw message ...` would verify the agent is used, but the logic is straightforward. ## AI Disclosure This PR was **AI-assisted** (Claude Opus 4.6 via OpenClaw). Testing: Lightly tested (code review, manual verification of proxy setup). I understand what this code does. --- *Part of my effort to contribute meaningfully to OpenClaw. I'm interested in becoming a maintainer.* <!-- greptile_comment --> <h3>Greptile Summary</h3> This PR delivers two targeted fixes: 1. **Fixes `message(action='read')` in isolated/cron sessions** - Isolated and cron sessions inherit `ctx.Provider = 'webchat'` (the internal channel constant), which was incorrectly being scoped to webchat's minimal plugin action list `['send']`. The fix adds a guard at `src/agents/tools/message-tool.ts:441` to exclude `INTERNAL_MESSAGE_CHANNEL` from the channel-scoped action path, allowing it to fall through to the full config-based action list. This restores `read` and other actions for heartbeat monitoring and scheduled checks. 2. **Adds HTTP/HTTPS proxy support** - Sets up undici's `ProxyAgent` in `openclaw.mjs` when `HTTP_PROXY` or `HTTPS_PROXY` environment variables are detected, enabling OpenClaw CLI to work behind corporate firewalls. The proxy setup runs early (before imports), uses an existing dependency (`undici` is already at `^7.22.0`), and follows the same pattern used in `src/telegram/proxy.ts`. Both changes are minimal, well-scoped, and align with existing patterns in the codebase. <h3>Confidence Score: 5/5</h3> - This PR is safe to merge with minimal risk - Both fixes are well-contained, follow existing patterns, use established dependencies, and address real bugs (message action scoping) and feature gaps (proxy support). The message-tool guard is a surgical one-line logic fix that correctly identifies the internal channel. The proxy implementation uses the standard undici ProxyAgent pattern already used elsewhere in the codebase and runs at the appropriate entry point before other imports. - No files require special attention <sub>Last reviewed commit: 7fbb6f0</sub> <!-- greptile_other_comments_section --> <sub>(2/5) Greptile learns from your feedback when you react with thumbs up/down!</sub> <!-- /greptile_comment -->

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