diff --git a/docs/start/getting-started.md b/docs/start/getting-started.md
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@@ -139,6 +139,8 @@ pnpm clawdbot send --to +15555550123 --message "Hello from Clawdbot"
 
 If `health` shows “no auth configured”, go back to the wizard and set OAuth/key auth — the agent won’t be able to respond without it.
 
+Local probe tip: `pnpm clawdbot status --deep` runs provider checks without needing a gateway connection.
+
 ## Next steps (optional, but great)
 
 - macOS menu bar app + voice wake: [macOS app](/platforms/macos)