[Bug]: Model switch from UI generates wrong prefix (zai/deepseek-chat instead of deepseek/deepseek-chat) #53031
Description
Bug type
Regression (worked before, now fails)
Summary
When selecting the DeepSeek model from the dropdown menu in the web UI, the generated command has an incorrect prefix.
Steps to reproduce
- Configure multiple model providers (zai and deepseek)
- Select DeepSeek from the model dropdown in the UI
- Switch fails with error
Expected behavior
Generated command: zai/deepseek-chat
Error message: Failed to set model: GatewayRequestError: model not allowed: zai/deepseek-chat
Actual behavior
Config
- OpenClaw version: 2026.3.13
"models": {
"zai/glm-4.7": { "alias": "GLM" },
"zai/glm-5": { "alias": "GLM-5" },
"deepseek/deepseek-chat": { "alias": "DeepSeek" }
}
### OpenClaw version
2026.3.13
### Operating system
macos 15.7
### Install method
npm
### Model
deepseek
### Provider / routing chain
openclaw----glm----glm-5
### Additional provider/model setup details
"models": {
"zai/glm-4.7": { "alias": "GLM" },
"zai/glm-5": { "alias": "GLM-5" },
"deepseek/deepseek-chat": { "alias": "DeepSeek" }
}
### Logs, screenshots, and evidence
```shell
## Config
- OpenClaw version: 2026.3.13
"models": {
"zai/glm-4.7": { "alias": "GLM" },
"zai/glm-5": { "alias": "GLM-5" },
"deepseek/deepseek-chat": { "alias": "DeepSeek" }
}Impact and severity
No response
Additional information
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