Bug type

Behavior bug (incorrect output/state without crash)

Beta release blocker

No

Summary

TUI repeatedly reconnects on WebSocket close (code 1006) without stopping or showing the underlying error.

Steps to reproduce

1. Start gateway:
   openclaw gateway

2. Use a client that cannot authenticate (e.g. not initialized or incompatible)

3. Start TUI:
   openclaw tui

4. Observe repeated reconnect attempts

Expected behavior

TUI should stop retrying after connection failure or show a clear error message.

Actual behavior

TUI continuously reconnects and prints:

WebSocket closed (code 1006)
reconnecting...

This repeats indefinitely without exit.

OpenClaw version

2026.4.24

Operating system

macOS 15.4

Install method

npm global

Model

NOT_RELEVANT

Provider / routing chain

NOT_RELEVANT

Additional provider/model setup details

NOT_RELEVANT

Logs, screenshots, and evidence

WebSocket closed (code 1006)
reconnecting...
WebSocket closed (code 1006)
reconnecting...
(repeats indefinitely)

Impact and severity

Affected: TUI users encountering connection failure
Severity: High (CLI unusable)
Frequency: Always (observed repeatedly)
Consequence: Terminal flooded, underlying error not visible

Additional information

Process must be terminated manually (Ctrl + C).

Occurs consistently when connection fails (e.g. authentication issues).