Bug

Version: OpenClaw 2026.2.17, Mac app 2026.2.15 (11213)
OS: macOS 26.2, Apple Silicon Mac Mini

Settings

• Exec Approvals → Access tab → Agent: main
• Security: Always Allow
• Ask: Never Ask
• Fallback: Always Allow
• Auto-allow skill CLIs: enabled

~/.openclaw/exec-approvals.json also confirms security: full, ask: off, askFallback: full.

Behavior

Every exec tool call from the gateway agent triggers a popup in the Mac app requiring manual approval, despite all settings being configured to allow everything without prompting.

Simple commands (echo, date, ls) and chained commands (&&) all prompt.

Occasionally a single simple command passes without prompting, but most still trigger the popup.

Expected

No prompts when security is 'Always Allow' and ask is 'Never Ask'.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Set exec approvals to Always Allow / Never Ask in Mac app Permissions tab
2. Confirm exec-approvals.json shows security: full, ask: off
3. Have the agent run any exec command via the gateway
4. Popup still appears in Mac app