Fix clw-api-denied: OpenClaw API Request Denied Error

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:08:04 +0800

Fix clw-api-denied: OpenClaw API Request Denied Error

The clw-api-denied error is a critical authorization failure that occurs when the OpenClaw API rejects a request because the client lacks the necessary permissions or scope to perform the requested operation. This error typically manifests as an HTTP 403 Forbidden response and indicates a deliberate access control decision made by the OpenClaw authorization layer. Understanding the intricacies of this error is essential for developers and system administrators who are building, deploying, or maintaining applications that interact with OpenClaw’s API infrastructure.

Fix clw-worker-denied: Worker Access Denied by Cluster Security Policy

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:44:04 +0800

1. Symptoms

When the clw-worker-denied error occurs, users typically observe the following symptoms:

In the OpenClaw Dashboard:

Worker status shows as REJECTED instead of READY
Task queue displays workers but marks them with a red deny icon
Jobs remain in PENDING state without worker assignment

In the Worker Logs:

[2025-01-15 10:42:18] INFO Connecting to cluster at https://cluster.openclaw.io [2025-01-15 10:42:19] ERROR clw-worker-denied: Worker registration rejected by cluster security policy [2025-01-15 10:42:19] ERROR Reason: Worker identity does not match allowed patterns for namespace ‘production’ [2025-01-15 10:42:19] INFO Retrying in 30 seconds…

Rbac on ErrorVault — Developer Error Code Dictionary

Fix clw-api-denied: OpenClaw API Request Denied Error

Fix clw-api-denied: OpenClaw API Request Denied Error

Fix clw-worker-denied: Worker Access Denied by Cluster Security Policy

1. Symptoms

In the Worker Logs: