OpenClaw Signals: Resolver Decoupling, Manifest Caching, and the Sandbox Data Debate

Pull Request

Async Plugin Resolution PR Aims to Decouple Resolver from Executor

A new PR proposes decoupling the plugin resolver from the core executor so plugins can be resolved asynchronously during startup. This is a solid architectural move that should speed up boot times for repos with heavy dependency trees.

Manifest Checksum Cache (PR #327) Skips Redundant Compilation

This PR introduces a checksum-based cache for compiled plugin manifests, skipping recompilation if the manifest file hasn't changed. It sounds minor, but if you're iterating on a large codebase, this shaves real time off every single run.

PR #329 Adds Custom Serialization Hooks for Sandbox Data

Adds out-of-the-box support for custom object serialization hooks within the plugin sandbox. This solves a notorious 'undefined object' head-scratcher when passing complex data structures across the sandbox boundary.

Issue

Issue #1560 Profiles Silent OOM Failures in Sandbox Environments

Issue #1560 captures a growing debate around silent failures when the sandbox gets OOM-killed during heavy inference tasks. The team seems to be acknowledging that 'fail fast' isn't great UX for long-running jobs, and they're looking at recovery strategies.