Description

When using OpenClaw TUI, the streaming status indicator continues for 30-120+ seconds after the response content finishes. Users cannot tell when the response is complete.

Expected

TUI should show idle promptly after last content token.

Actual

Status bar shows streaming for 30-120+ seconds after text stops updating.

Root Cause

Delay between model finishing and gateway emitting chat final event. Post-run work (session persistence, delivery, cleanup) extends the visible streaming state.

Environment

• OpenClaw v2026.4.9, Ubuntu 24.04.4, Claude Opus 4.6, openclaw tui

Suggestion

• Emit content-complete signal separate from lifecycle end
• Or TUI shows finishing status when no new delta arrives