Bug type

Regression (worked before, now fails)

Summary

Bug Description

When using openclaw memory search --query "query", the search finds the correct files but only shows the beginning of the file (first ~10-15 lines) instead of the relevant passages where the match occurred.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Add content deep in a memory file (e.g., on line 50+)
2. Index the memory: openclaw memory index --force
3. Search: openclaw memory search --query "query"

Expected

The search should return the relevant passage in context (e.g., lines 45-55).

Actual

The search returns the file path but only shows the beginning of the file (lines 1-15), not the actual match. If the answer is on line 50, it's not visible.

Environment

• OpenClaw 2026.3.13
• Memory index: nomic-embed-text (switching to bge-m3)
• 7 memory files indexed, 15 chunks
• Mode: hybrid (vector + FTS)

Related

• Similar issue: Memory search never returns results from memory files (only sessions) #46570 (memory files not appearing in results)
• This is different: we CAN find the file, but the CONTEXT/SNIPPET is wrong

Workaround

None. Users must scroll through entire files to find answers.

Steps to reproduce

1. Erstelle eine.memory-Datei mit Inhalt weit unten:`
   echo 'Hund: Bella' >> ~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/test.md
2. Indexiere neu: openclaw memory index --force
3. Suche: openclaw memory search --query "Hund"
4. Erwartet: Zeile mit "Hund: Bella"
5. Tatsache: Nur erste 10-15 Zeilen der Datei, nicht die relevante Zeile

Expected behavior

Erwartet: Die Suche zeigt den relevante Passage (z.B. "Hund: Bella") in Kontext (Zeilen 45-55).

Tatsache: Es wird nur der Dateianfang (Zeilen 1-15) angezeigt, auch wenn die Antwort in Zeile 50 steht.

Actual behavior

• Gibt Datei zurück, aber nur Zeile 1-15
• Relevante Passage fehlt
• Wenn Antwort auf Zeile 50, nicht sichtbar
• Keine Möglichkeit, die richtige Passage zu finden

OpenClaw version

2026.3.13

Operating system

Windows 11

Install method

npm

Model

ollama kimi-k2.5:cloud

Provider / routing chain

ollama

Config file / key location

.openclaw\openclaw.json

Additional provider/model setup details

No response

Logs, screenshots, and evidence

Impact and severity

No response

Additional information

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