diff --git a/.openclaw-sync/source.json b/.openclaw-sync/source.json
index bd33d6b65..5b46c991d 100644
--- a/.openclaw-sync/source.json
+++ b/.openclaw-sync/source.json
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 {
   "repository": "openclaw/openclaw",
-  "sha": "1fbe83d09f9a0a34321b52ff53c6048b59cefd65",
-  "syncedAt": "2026-04-27T12:46:05.485Z"
+  "sha": "df65a75f92a3a9c96de33e93d0326638b649c29c",
+  "syncedAt": "2026-04-27T12:57:13.093Z"
 }
diff --git a/docs/cli/memory.md b/docs/cli/memory.md
index 841a7c639..7f0ad65ae 100644
--- a/docs/cli/memory.md
+++ b/docs/cli/memory.md
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ openclaw memory index --agent main --verbose
 
 `memory status`:
 
-- `--deep`: probe vector + embedding availability.
+- `--deep`: probe vector + embedding availability. Plain `memory status` stays fast and does not run a live embedding ping.
 - `--index`: run a reindex if the store is dirty (implies `--deep`).
 - `--fix`: repair stale recall locks and normalize promotion metadata.
 - `--json`: print JSON output.
diff --git a/docs/gateway/doctor.md b/docs/gateway/doctor.md
index 622812523..32f45127e 100644
--- a/docs/gateway/doctor.md
+++ b/docs/gateway/doctor.md
@@ -419,7 +419,7 @@ That stages grounded durable candidates into the short-term dreaming store while
     - **Explicit remote provider** (`openai`, `voyage`, etc.): verifies an API key is present in the environment or auth store. Prints actionable fix hints if missing.
     - **Auto provider**: checks local model availability first, then tries each remote provider in auto-selection order.
 
-    When a gateway probe result is available (gateway was healthy at the time of the check), doctor cross-references its result with the CLI-visible config and notes any discrepancy.
+    When a cached gateway probe result is available (gateway was healthy at the time of the check), doctor cross-references its result with the CLI-visible config and notes any discrepancy. Doctor does not start a fresh embedding ping on the default path; use the deep memory status command when you want a live provider check.
 
     Use `openclaw memory status --deep` to verify embedding readiness at runtime.
 
diff --git a/docs/gateway/protocol.md b/docs/gateway/protocol.md
index 1d18027b1..f0f694f11 100644
--- a/docs/gateway/protocol.md
+++ b/docs/gateway/protocol.md
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ enumeration of `src/gateway/server-methods/*.ts`.
     - `models.list` returns the runtime-allowed model catalog.
     - `usage.status` returns provider usage windows/remaining quota summaries.
     - `usage.cost` returns aggregated cost usage summaries for a date range.
-    - `doctor.memory.status` returns vector-memory / embedding readiness for the active default agent workspace.
+    - `doctor.memory.status` returns vector-memory / cached embedding readiness for the active default agent workspace. Pass `{ "probe": true }` or `{ "deep": true }` only when the caller explicitly wants a live embedding provider ping.
     - `sessions.usage` returns per-session usage summaries.
     - `sessions.usage.timeseries` returns timeseries usage for one session.
     - `sessions.usage.logs` returns usage log entries for one session.