Lesson 10: Deployment, Operations & Best Practices

Deployment Strategy

Clawdbot is flexible enough to run on a laptop, a Raspberry Pi, or a cloud server.

Local Deployment (Personal Use)

Running on your main computer is the easiest way to start.

• Pros: Direct access to your local files and apps.
• Cons: Only runs when your computer is on.

Home Server / Raspberry Pi

Ideal for an "always-on" assistant.

• Setup: Install Node.js, clone repo, run npm start.
• Remote Access: Use Tailscale to access your home Clawdbot securely from anywhere.

Cloud Deployment (VPS)

For a robust, high-availability setup.

• Docker: docker run -v /data:/app/data clawdbot/clawdbot
• Reverse Proxy: Nginx + Let's Encrypt for HTTPS access.

Operational Essentials

Logging & Monitoring

Keep track of what your agent is doing.

• Logs: Check ~/.clawdbot/logs/ for detailed execution logs.
• Dashboard: Use the built-in web dashboard to view active sessions and status.

Updates

Clawdbot is active software.

• Run npm update -g moltbot regularly to get the latest features and security patches.

Performance Optimization

Context Management

• Tip: Keep MEMORY.md concise. Remove outdated information to save context tokens and money.
• Tip: Use specific skills rather than loading everything globally.

Model Selection

• Use cheaper/faster models (like Haiku or Gemini Flash) for simple tasks.
• Use smarter models (like Opus or GPT-4) for complex reasoning.

Troubleshooting & Debugging

Common Issues

• "Agent stuck": Check if the model API is down or if the agent is in a loop. Restart the Gateway.
• "Permission denied": Check SECURITY.md or sandbox settings.

Debug Mode

Enable verbose logging to see exactly what prompts are being sent to the LLM. CLAWDBOT_DEBUG=true moltbot gateway

Future Directions

Clawdbot is evolving towards:

• Multi-Agent Swarms: Agents collaborating to solve tasks.
• Voice Interfaces: Native speech-to-speech interaction.
• Vision Capabilities: Understanding screen content in real-time.

Summary

Congratulations! You have completed the Clawdbot Technical Deep Dive. You now have a comprehensive understanding of how this powerful AI agent platform works, from its architecture to its deployment.

Go forth and build your own skills, plugins, and agents!