diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index 4ffde6349..021a8a9c4 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -81,6 +81,8 @@
 - **Multi-agent safety:** do **not** switch branches / check out a different branch unless explicitly requested.
 - **Multi-agent safety:** running multiple agents is OK as long as each agent has its own session.
 - **Multi-agent safety:** when you see unrecognized files, keep going; focus on your changes and commit only those.
+- Bug investigations: read source code of relevant npm dependencies and all related local code before concluding; aim for high-confidence root cause.
+- Code style: add brief comments for tricky logic; keep files under ~500 LOC when feasible (split/refactor as needed).
 - When asked to open a “session” file, open the Pi session logs under `~/.clawdbot/sessions/*.jsonl` (newest unless a specific ID is given), not the default `sessions.json`. If logs are needed from another machine, SSH via Tailscale and read the same path there.
 - Menubar dimming + restart flow mirrors Trimmy: use `scripts/restart-mac.sh` (kills all Clawdbot variants, runs `swift build`, packages, relaunches). Icon dimming depends on MenuBarExtraAccess wiring in AppMain; keep `appearsDisabled` updates intact when touching the status item.
 - Do not rebuild the macOS app over SSH; rebuilds must be run directly on the Mac.
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 61e63120e..64270e473 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -2,12 +2,15 @@
 
 ## Unreleased
 
-- Doctor/Daemon: audit supervisor configs, recommend doctor from daemon status, and document user vs system services. (#?) — thanks @steipete
+- Doctor: check config/state permissions and offer to tighten them. — thanks @steipete
+- Doctor/Daemon: audit supervisor configs, add --repair/--force flows, surface service config audits in daemon status, and document user vs system services. — thanks @steipete
 - Daemon: align generated systemd unit with docs for network-online + restart delay. (#479) — thanks @azade-c
+- Cron: parse Telegram topic targets for isolated delivery. (#478) — thanks @nachoiacovino
 - Outbound: default Telegram account selection for config-only tokens; remove heartbeat-specific accountId handling. (follow-up #516) — thanks @YuriNachos
 - Cron: allow Telegram delivery targets with topic/thread IDs (e.g. `-100…:topic:123`). (#474) — thanks @mitschabaude-bot
 - Heartbeat: resolve Telegram account IDs from config-only tokens; cron tool accepts canonical `jobId` and legacy `id` for job actions. (#516) — thanks @YuriNachos
 - Discord: stop provider when gateway reconnects are exhausted and surface errors. (#514) — thanks @joshp123
+- Agents: strip empty assistant text blocks from session history to avoid Claude API 400s. (#210)
 - Auto-reply: preserve block reply ordering with timeout fallback for streaming. (#503) — thanks @joshp123
 - Auto-reply: block reply ordering fix (duplicate PR superseded by #503). (#483) — thanks @AbhisekBasu1
 - Auto-reply: avoid splitting outbound chunks inside parentheses. (#499) — thanks @philipp-spiess
@@ -19,6 +22,7 @@
 - Control UI: add Docs link, remove chat composer divider, and add New session button.
 - Telegram: retry long-polling conflicts with backoff to avoid fatal exits.
 - Telegram: fix grammY fetch type mismatch when injecting `fetch`. (#512) — thanks @YuriNachos
+- WhatsApp: resolve @lid JIDs via Baileys mapping to unblock inbound messages. (#415)
 - Agent system prompt: avoid automatic self-updates unless explicitly requested.
 - Onboarding: tighten QuickStart hint copy for configuring later.
 - Onboarding: avoid “token expired” for Codex CLI when expiry is heuristic.
diff --git a/docs/automation/cron-jobs.md b/docs/automation/cron-jobs.md
index a4ad5d5c8..0b9fdca23 100644
--- a/docs/automation/cron-jobs.md
+++ b/docs/automation/cron-jobs.md
@@ -6,62 +6,85 @@ read_when:
 ---
 # Cron jobs (Gateway scheduler)
 
-Cron runs inside the Gateway and schedules background work so Clawdbot can
-wake itself up, run isolated agent jobs, and deliver reminders on time.
+Cron is the Gateway’s built-in scheduler. It persists jobs, wakes the agent at
+the right time, and can optionally deliver output back to a chat.
 
-## Update checklist (internal)
-- [x] Audit cron + heartbeat behavior in code
-- [x] Rewrite cron doc as user-facing feature
-- [x] Update heartbeat docs + templates
-- [x] Update cron links in docs
-- [x] Update changelog
-- [x] Run full gate (lint/build/test/docs)
+If you want *“run this every morning”* or *“poke the agent in 20 minutes”*,
+cron is the mechanism.
 
-## What cron is
-- **Gateway-owned scheduler** that persists jobs under `~/.clawdbot/cron/`.
-- **Two execution modes**:
-  - **Main session jobs** enqueue `System:` events and rely on the heartbeat runner.
-  - **Isolated jobs** run a dedicated agent turn in `cron:<jobId>` sessions.
-- **Wakeups** are first-class: a job can trigger the next heartbeat or run it now.
+## TL;DR
+- Cron runs **inside the Gateway** (not inside the model).
+- Jobs persist under `~/.clawdbot/cron/` so restarts don’t lose schedules.
+- Two execution styles:
+  - **Main session**: enqueue a system event, then run on the next heartbeat.
+  - **Isolated**: run a dedicated agent turn in `cron:<jobId>`, optionally deliver output.
+- Wakeups are first-class: a job can request “wake now” vs “next heartbeat”.
 
-## When to use it
-- Recurring reminders: “every weekday at 7:30” or “every 2h.”
-- Background chores: summarize inboxes, check dashboards, watch logs.
-- Automation that should not pollute the main chat history.
-- Scheduled wakeups that drive the heartbeat pipeline.
+## Concepts
 
-## Schedules
+### Jobs
+A cron job is a stored record with:
+- a **schedule** (when it should run),
+- a **payload** (what it should do),
+- optional **delivery** (where output should be sent).
+
+Jobs are identified by a stable `jobId` (used by CLI/Gateway APIs).
+In agent tool calls, `jobId` is canonical; legacy `id` is accepted for compatibility.
+
+### Schedules
 Cron supports three schedule kinds:
-- `at`: one-shot timestamp in ms.
+- `at`: one-shot timestamp (ms since epoch).
 - `every`: fixed interval (ms).
-- `cron`: 5-field cron expression, optional IANA timezone.
+- `cron`: 5-field cron expression with optional IANA timezone.
 
-Cron expressions use `croner` under the hood. If a timezone is omitted, the
-server’s local timezone is used.
+Cron expressions use `croner`. If a timezone is omitted, the Gateway host’s
+local timezone is used.
 
-## Job types
+### Main vs isolated execution
 
-### Main session jobs
+#### Main session jobs (system events)
 Main jobs enqueue a system event and optionally wake the heartbeat runner.
-They **must** use `payload.kind = "systemEvent"`.
+They must use `payload.kind = "systemEvent"`.
 
-- **`wakeMode: "next-heartbeat"`** (default): the event waits for the next
-  scheduled heartbeat.
-- **`wakeMode: "now"`**: the event triggers an immediate heartbeat run.
+- `wakeMode: "next-heartbeat"` (default): event waits for the next scheduled heartbeat.
+- `wakeMode: "now"`: event triggers an immediate heartbeat run.
 
-### Isolated jobs
-Isolated jobs run a dedicated agent turn in session `cron:<jobId>` and can
-optionally deliver a message.
+This is the best fit when you want the normal heartbeat prompt + main-session context.
+See [Heartbeat](/gateway/heartbeat).
+
+#### Isolated jobs (dedicated cron sessions)
+Isolated jobs run a dedicated agent turn in session `cron:<jobId>`.
 
 Key behaviors:
 - Prompt is prefixed with `[cron:<jobId> <job name>]` for traceability.
-- A summary is posted to the main session with prefix `Cron` (or
-  `isolation.postToMainPrefix`).
+- A summary is posted to the main session (prefix `Cron`, configurable).
 - `wakeMode: "now"` triggers an immediate heartbeat after posting the summary.
-- `payload.deliver: true` sends output to a provider; otherwise it stays internal.
+- If `payload.deliver: true`, output is delivered to a provider; otherwise it stays internal.
+
+Use isolated jobs for noisy, frequent, or “background chores” that shouldn’t spam
+your main chat history.
+
+### Delivery (provider + target)
+Isolated jobs can deliver output to a provider. The job payload can specify:
+- `provider`: `whatsapp` / `telegram` / `discord` / `slack` / `signal` / `imessage` / `last`
+- `to`: provider-specific recipient target
+
+If `provider` or `to` is omitted, cron can fall back to the main session’s “last route”
+(the last place the agent replied).
+
+#### Telegram delivery targets (topics / forum threads)
+Telegram supports forum topics via `message_thread_id`. For cron delivery, you can encode
+the topic/thread into the `to` field:
+
+- `-1001234567890` (chat id only)
+- `-1001234567890:topic:123` (preferred: explicit topic marker)
+- `-1001234567890:123` (shorthand: numeric suffix)
+
+Internal prefixes like `telegram:...` / `telegram:group:...` are also accepted:
+- `telegram:group:-1001234567890:topic:123`
 
 ## Storage & history
-- Job store: `~/.clawdbot/cron/jobs.json` (JSON, Gateway-managed).
+- Job store: `~/.clawdbot/cron/jobs.json` (Gateway-managed JSON).
 - Run history: `~/.clawdbot/cron/runs/<jobId>.jsonl` (JSONL, auto-pruned).
 - Override store path: `cron.store` in config.
 
@@ -70,16 +93,16 @@ Key behaviors:
 ```json5
 {
   cron: {
-    enabled: true,                // default true
+    enabled: true, // default true
     store: "~/.clawdbot/cron/jobs.json",
-    maxConcurrentRuns: 1           // default 1
+    maxConcurrentRuns: 1 // default 1
   }
 }
 ```
 
 Disable cron entirely:
 - `cron.enabled: false` (config)
-- or `CLAWDBOT_SKIP_CRON=1` (env)
+- `CLAWDBOT_SKIP_CRON=1` (env)
 
 ## CLI quickstart
 
@@ -106,6 +129,19 @@ clawdbot cron add \
   --to "+15551234567"
 ```
 
+Recurring isolated job (deliver to a Telegram topic):
+```bash
+clawdbot cron add \
+  --name "Nightly summary (topic)" \
+  --cron "0 22 * * *" \
+  --tz "America/Los_Angeles" \
+  --session isolated \
+  --message "Summarize today; send to the nightly topic." \
+  --deliver \
+  --provider telegram \
+  --to "-1001234567890:topic:123"
+```
+
 Manual run (debug):
 ```bash
 clawdbot cron run <jobId> --force
@@ -121,12 +157,19 @@ Immediate wake without creating a job:
 clawdbot wake --mode now --text "Next heartbeat: check battery."
 ```
 
-## API surface (Gateway)
+## Gateway API surface
 - `cron.list`, `cron.status`, `cron.add`, `cron.update`, `cron.remove`
 - `cron.run` (force or due), `cron.runs`
 - `wake` (enqueue system event + optional heartbeat)
 
-## Tips
-- Use **main session jobs** when you want the heartbeat prompt + existing context.
-- Use **isolated jobs** for noisy, frequent, or long-running work.
-- Keep messages short; cron turns are full agent runs and can burn tokens.
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### “Nothing runs”
+- Check cron is enabled: `cron.enabled` and `CLAWDBOT_SKIP_CRON`.
+- Check the Gateway is running continuously (cron runs inside the Gateway process).
+- For `cron` schedules: confirm timezone (`--tz`) vs the host timezone.
+
+### Telegram delivers to the wrong place
+- For forum topics, use `-100…:topic:<id>` so it’s explicit and unambiguous.
+- If you see `telegram:...` prefixes in logs or stored “last route” targets, that’s normal;
+  cron delivery accepts them and still parses topic IDs correctly.
diff --git a/docs/gateway/configuration.md b/docs/gateway/configuration.md
index 97d3aa525..88ca0361a 100644
--- a/docs/gateway/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/gateway/configuration.md
@@ -1176,6 +1176,8 @@ per session key at a time). Default: 1.
 Optional **Docker sandboxing** for the embedded agent. Intended for non-main
 sessions so they cannot access your host system.
 
+Details: [Sandboxing](/gateway/sandboxing)
+
 Defaults (if enabled):
 - scope: `"agent"` (one container + workspace per agent)
 - Debian bookworm-slim based image
diff --git a/docs/gateway/doctor.md b/docs/gateway/doctor.md
index 2bfc221ab..15d4aa4d4 100644
--- a/docs/gateway/doctor.md
+++ b/docs/gateway/doctor.md
@@ -23,11 +23,24 @@ clawdbot doctor --yes
 
 Accept defaults without prompting (including restart/service/sandbox repair steps when applicable).
 
+```bash
+clawdbot doctor --repair
+```
+
+Apply recommended repairs without prompting (repairs + restarts where safe).
+
+```bash
+clawdbot doctor --repair --force
+```
+
+Apply aggressive repairs too (overwrites custom supervisor configs).
+
 ```bash
 clawdbot doctor --non-interactive
 ```
 
 Run without prompts and only apply safe migrations (config normalization + on-disk state moves). Skips restart/service/sandbox actions that require human confirmation.
+Legacy state migrations run automatically when detected.
 
 ```bash
 clawdbot doctor --deep
@@ -47,6 +60,7 @@ cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json
 - Legacy config migration and normalization.
 - Legacy on-disk state migration (sessions/agent dir/WhatsApp auth).
 - State integrity and permissions checks (sessions, transcripts, state dir).
+- Config file permission checks (chmod 600) when running locally.
 - Legacy workspace dir detection (`~/clawdis`, `~/clawdbot`).
 - Sandbox image repair when sandboxing is enabled.
 - Legacy service migration and extra gateway detection.
@@ -117,6 +131,8 @@ Doctor checks:
   split between installs).
 - **Remote mode reminder**: if `gateway.mode=remote`, doctor reminds you to run
   it on the remote host (the state lives there).
+- **Config file permissions**: warns if `~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json` is
+  group/world readable and offers to tighten to `600`.
 
 ### 5) Sandbox image repair
 When sandboxing is enabled, doctor checks Docker images and offers to build or
@@ -150,6 +166,13 @@ missing or outdated defaults (e.g., systemd network-online dependencies and
 restart delay). When it finds a mismatch, it recommends an update and can
 rewrite the service file/task to the current defaults.
 
+Notes:
+- `clawdbot doctor` prompts before rewriting supervisor config.
+- `clawdbot doctor --yes` accepts the default repair prompts.
+- `clawdbot doctor --repair` applies recommended fixes without prompts.
+- `clawdbot doctor --repair --force` overwrites custom supervisor configs.
+- You can always force a full rewrite via `clawdbot daemon install --force`.
+
 ### 12) Gateway runtime + port diagnostics
 Doctor inspects the daemon runtime (PID, last exit status) and warns when the
 service is installed but not actually running. It also checks for port collisions
diff --git a/docs/gateway/index.md b/docs/gateway/index.md
index 9179b1c13..2b232303a 100644
--- a/docs/gateway/index.md
+++ b/docs/gateway/index.md
@@ -156,6 +156,8 @@ See also: [`docs/presence.md`](/concepts/presence) for how presence is produced/
   - StandardOut/Err: file paths or `syslog`
 - On failure, launchd restarts; fatal misconfig should keep exiting so the operator notices.
 - LaunchAgents are per-user and require a logged-in session; for headless setups use a custom LaunchDaemon (not shipped).
+  - `clawdbot daemon install` writes `~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.clawdbot.gateway.plist`.
+  - `clawdbot doctor` audits the LaunchAgent config and can update it to current defaults.
 
 ## Daemon management (CLI)
 
diff --git a/docs/gateway/sandboxing.md b/docs/gateway/sandboxing.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..4ae1fa662
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/gateway/sandboxing.md
@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+---
+summary: "How Clawdbot sandboxing works: modes, scopes, workspace access, and images"
+title: Sandboxing
+read_when: "You want a dedicated explanation of sandboxing or need to tune agent.sandbox."
+status: active
+---
+
+# Sandboxing
+
+Clawdbot can run **tools inside Docker containers** to reduce blast radius.
+This is **optional** and controlled by configuration (`agent.sandbox` or
+`routing.agents[id].sandbox`). If sandboxing is off, tools run on the host.
+The Gateway stays on the host; tool execution runs in an isolated sandbox
+when enabled.
+
+This is not a perfect security boundary, but it materially limits filesystem
+and process access when the model does something dumb.
+
+## What gets sandboxed
+- Tool execution (`bash`, `read`, `write`, `edit`, `process`, etc.).
+- Optional sandboxed browser (`agent.sandbox.browser`).
+
+Not sandboxed:
+- The Gateway process itself.
+- Any tool explicitly allowed to run on the host (e.g. `agent.elevated`).
+
+## Modes
+`agent.sandbox.mode` controls **when** sandboxing is used:
+- `"off"`: no sandboxing.
+- `"non-main"`: sandbox only **non-main** sessions (default if you want normal chats on host).
+- `"all"`: every session runs in a sandbox.
+
+## Scope
+`agent.sandbox.scope` controls **how many containers** are created:
+- `"session"` (default): one container per session.
+- `"agent"`: one container per agent.
+- `"shared"`: one container shared by all sandboxed sessions.
+
+## Workspace access
+`agent.sandbox.workspaceAccess` controls **what the sandbox can see**:
+- `"none"` (default): tools see a sandbox workspace under `~/.clawdbot/sandboxes`.
+- `"ro"`: mounts the agent workspace read-only at `/agent` (disables `write`/`edit`).
+- `"rw"`: mounts the agent workspace read/write at `/workspace`.
+
+Inbound media is copied into the active sandbox workspace (`media/inbound/*`).
+
+## Images + setup
+Default image: `clawdbot-sandbox:bookworm-slim`
+
+Build it once:
+```bash
+scripts/sandbox-setup.sh
+```
+
+Sandboxed browser image:
+```bash
+scripts/sandbox-browser-setup.sh
+```
+
+By default, sandbox containers run with **no network**.
+Override with `agent.sandbox.docker.network`.
+
+Docker installs and the containerized gateway live here:
+[Docker](/install/docker)
+
+## Tool policy + escape hatches
+Tool allow/deny policies still apply before sandbox rules. If a tool is denied
+globally or per-agent, sandboxing doesn’t bring it back.
+
+`agent.elevated` is an explicit escape hatch that runs `bash` on the host.
+Keep it locked down.
+
+## Multi-agent overrides
+Each agent can override sandbox + tools:
+`routing.agents[id].sandbox` and `routing.agents[id].tools`.
+See [Multi-Agent Sandbox & Tools](/multi-agent-sandbox-tools) for precedence.
+
+## Minimal enable example
+```json5
+{
+  agent: {
+    sandbox: {
+      mode: "non-main",
+      scope: "session",
+      workspaceAccess: "none"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Related docs
+- [Sandbox Configuration](/gateway/configuration#agent-sandbox)
+- [Multi-Agent Sandbox & Tools](/multi-agent-sandbox-tools)
+- [Security](/gateway/security)
diff --git a/docs/gateway/security.md b/docs/gateway/security.md
index e09347746..3dda917b7 100644
--- a/docs/gateway/security.md
+++ b/docs/gateway/security.md
@@ -95,6 +95,14 @@ This is social engineering 101. Create distrust, encourage snooping.
 
 ## Configuration Hardening (examples)
 
+### 0) File permissions
+
+Keep config + state private on the gateway host:
+- `~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json`: `600` (user read/write only)
+- `~/.clawdbot`: `700` (user only)
+
+`clawdbot doctor` can warn and offer to tighten these permissions.
+
 ### 1) DMs: pairing by default
 
 ```json5
@@ -138,10 +146,12 @@ We may add a single `readOnlyMode` flag later to simplify this configuration.
 
 ## Sandboxing (recommended)
 
+Dedicated doc: [Sandboxing](/gateway/sandboxing)
+
 Two complementary approaches:
 
 - **Run the full Gateway in Docker** (container boundary): [Docker](/install/docker)
-- **Tool sandbox** (`agent.sandbox`, host gateway + Docker-isolated tools): [Configuration](/gateway/configuration)
+- **Tool sandbox** (`agent.sandbox`, host gateway + Docker-isolated tools): [Sandboxing](/gateway/sandboxing)
 
 Note: to prevent cross-agent access, keep `sandbox.scope` at `"agent"` (default)
 or `"session"` for stricter per-session isolation. `scope: "shared"` uses a
diff --git a/docs/gateway/troubleshooting.md b/docs/gateway/troubleshooting.md
index f7139ce33..f1295cb0c 100644
--- a/docs/gateway/troubleshooting.md
+++ b/docs/gateway/troubleshooting.md
@@ -55,6 +55,10 @@ the Gateway likely refused to bind.
 - If they don’t, you’re almost certainly editing one config while the daemon is running another.
 - Fix: rerun `clawdbot daemon install --force` from the same `--profile` / `CLAWDBOT_STATE_DIR` you want the daemon to use.
 
+**If `clawdbot daemon status` reports service config issues**
+- The supervisor config (launchd/systemd/schtasks) is missing current defaults.
+- Fix: run `clawdbot doctor` to update it (or `clawdbot daemon install --force` for a full rewrite).
+
 **If `Last gateway error:` mentions “refusing to bind … without auth”**
 - You set `gateway.bind` to a non-loopback mode (`lan`/`tailnet`/`auto`) but left auth off.
 - Fix: set `gateway.auth.mode` + `gateway.auth.token` (or export `CLAWDBOT_GATEWAY_TOKEN`) and restart the daemon.
diff --git a/docs/install/docker.md b/docs/install/docker.md
index 29c934798..1c47cb57b 100644
--- a/docs/install/docker.md
+++ b/docs/install/docker.md
@@ -9,10 +9,18 @@ read_when:
 
 Docker is **optional**. Use it only if you want a containerized gateway or to validate the Docker flow.
 
+## Is Docker right for me?
+
+- **Yes**: you want an isolated, throwaway gateway environment or to run Clawdbot on a host without local installs.
+- **No**: you’re running on your own machine and just want the fastest dev loop. Use the normal install flow instead.
+- **Sandboxing note**: agent sandboxing uses Docker too, but it does **not** require the full gateway to run in Docker. See [Sandboxing](/gateway/sandboxing).
+
 This guide covers:
 - Containerized Gateway (full Clawdbot in Docker)
 - Per-session Agent Sandbox (host gateway + Docker-isolated agent tools)
 
+Sandboxing details: [Sandboxing](/gateway/sandboxing)
+
 ## Requirements
 
 - Docker Desktop (or Docker Engine) + Docker Compose v2
@@ -33,6 +41,11 @@ This script:
 - runs the onboarding wizard
 - prints optional provider setup hints
 - starts the gateway via Docker Compose
+- generates a gateway token and writes it to `.env`
+
+After it finishes:
+- Open `http://127.0.0.1:18789/` in your browser.
+- Paste the token into the Control UI (Settings → token).
 
 It writes config/workspace on the host:
 - `~/.clawdbot/`
@@ -92,6 +105,8 @@ pnpm test:docker:qr
 
 ## Agent Sandbox (host gateway + Docker tools)
 
+Deep dive: [Sandboxing](/gateway/sandboxing)
+
 ### What it does
 
 When `agent.sandbox` is enabled, **non-main sessions** run tools inside a Docker
diff --git a/docs/multi-agent-sandbox-tools.md b/docs/multi-agent-sandbox-tools.md
index b9ee2bcdc..5b5604e95 100644
--- a/docs/multi-agent-sandbox-tools.md
+++ b/docs/multi-agent-sandbox-tools.md
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ This allows you to run multiple agents with different security profiles:
 - Family/work agents with restricted tools
 - Public-facing agents in sandboxes
 
+For how sandboxing behaves at runtime, see [Sandboxing](/gateway/sandboxing).
+
 ---
 
 ## Configuration Examples
diff --git a/docs/platforms/exe-dev.md b/docs/platforms/exe-dev.md
index b2ccae4a9..b07514eb7 100644
--- a/docs/platforms/exe-dev.md
+++ b/docs/platforms/exe-dev.md
@@ -13,6 +13,15 @@ Goal: Clawdbot Gateway running on an exe.dev VM, reachable from your laptop via:
 
 This page assumes **Ubuntu/Debian**. If you picked a different distro, map packages accordingly.
 
+If you’re on any other Linux VPS, the same steps apply — you just won’t use the exe.dev proxy commands.
+
+## Beginner quick path
+
+1) Create VM → install Node 22 → install Clawdbot  
+2) Run `clawdbot onboard --install-daemon`  
+3) Tunnel from laptop (`ssh -N -L 18789:127.0.0.1:18789 …`)  
+4) Open `http://127.0.0.1:18789/` and paste your token
+
 ## What you need
 
 - exe.dev account + `ssh exe.dev` working on your laptop
diff --git a/docs/platforms/linux.md b/docs/platforms/linux.md
index 1c4913983..e83f9db4e 100644
--- a/docs/platforms/linux.md
+++ b/docs/platforms/linux.md
@@ -10,6 +10,16 @@ Clawdbot core is fully supported on Linux. The core is written in TypeScript, so
 
 We do not have a Linux companion app yet. It is planned, and we would love contributions to make it happen.
 
+## Beginner quick path (VPS)
+
+1) Install Node 22+  
+2) `npm i -g clawdbot@latest`  
+3) `clawdbot onboard --install-daemon`  
+4) From your laptop: `ssh -N -L 18789:127.0.0.1:18789 <user>@<host>`  
+5) Open `http://127.0.0.1:18789/` and paste your token
+
+Step-by-step VPS guide: [exe.dev](/platforms/exe-dev)
+
 ## Install
 - [Getting Started](/start/getting-started)
 - [Install & updates](/install/updating)
@@ -35,12 +45,6 @@ clawdbot daemon install
 
 Or:
 
-```
-clawdbot daemon install
-```
-
-Or:
-
 ```
 clawdbot configure
 ```
diff --git a/docs/platforms/mac/bun.md b/docs/platforms/mac/bun.md
index 629d56a44..3b08a4ad7 100644
--- a/docs/platforms/mac/bun.md
+++ b/docs/platforms/mac/bun.md
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ Manager:
 Behavior:
 - “Clawdbot Active” enables/disables the LaunchAgent.
 - App quit does **not** stop the gateway (launchd keeps it alive).
+ - CLI install (`clawdbot daemon install`) writes the same LaunchAgent; `clawdbot daemon install --force` rewrites it.
+ - `clawdbot doctor` audits the LaunchAgent config and can update it to current defaults.
 
 Logging:
 - launchd stdout/err: `/tmp/clawdbot/clawdbot-gateway.log`
diff --git a/docs/platforms/windows.md b/docs/platforms/windows.md
index ce55d0076..ce06086a4 100644
--- a/docs/platforms/windows.md
+++ b/docs/platforms/windows.md
@@ -36,12 +36,6 @@ clawdbot daemon install
 
 Or:
 
-```
-clawdbot daemon install
-```
-
-Or:
-
 ```
 clawdbot configure
 ```
diff --git a/docs/start/faq.md b/docs/start/faq.md
index 67540700f..a02d226a7 100644
--- a/docs/start/faq.md
+++ b/docs/start/faq.md
@@ -89,6 +89,10 @@ It also warns if your configured model is unknown or missing auth.
 
 Bun is supported for faster TypeScript execution, but **WhatsApp requires Node** in this ecosystem. The wizard lets you pick the runtime; choose **Node** if you use WhatsApp.
 
+### Is there a dedicated sandboxing doc?
+
+Yes. See [Sandboxing](/gateway/sandboxing). For Docker-specific setup (full gateway in Docker or sandbox images), see [Docker](/install/docker).
+
 ## Where things live on disk
 
 ### Where does Clawdbot store its data?
diff --git a/docs/start/hubs.md b/docs/start/hubs.md
index dc6d27644..18ddda1b4 100644
--- a/docs/start/hubs.md
+++ b/docs/start/hubs.md
@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ Use these hubs to discover every page, including deep dives and reference docs t
 - [Heartbeat](https://docs.clawd.bot/gateway/heartbeat)
 - [Doctor](https://docs.clawd.bot/gateway/doctor)
 - [Logging](https://docs.clawd.bot/gateway/logging)
+- [Sandboxing](https://docs.clawd.bot/gateway/sandboxing)
 - [Dashboard](https://docs.clawd.bot/web/dashboard)
 - [Control UI](https://docs.clawd.bot/web/control-ui)
 - [Remote access](https://docs.clawd.bot/gateway/remote)
diff --git a/src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.test.ts b/src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.test.ts
index b88142c6a..df8c5c019 100644
--- a/src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.test.ts
+++ b/src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.test.ts
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import {
   isMessagingToolDuplicate,
   normalizeTextForComparison,
   sanitizeGoogleTurnOrdering,
+  sanitizeSessionMessagesImages,
   validateGeminiTurns,
 } from "./pi-embedded-helpers.js";
 import {
@@ -250,6 +251,77 @@ describe("sanitizeGoogleTurnOrdering", () => {
   });
 });
 
+describe("sanitizeSessionMessagesImages", () => {
+  it("removes empty assistant text blocks but preserves tool calls", async () => {
+    const input = [
+      {
+        role: "assistant",
+        content: [
+          { type: "text", text: "" },
+          { type: "toolCall", id: "call_1", name: "read", arguments: {} },
+        ],
+      },
+    ] satisfies AgentMessage[];
+
+    const out = await sanitizeSessionMessagesImages(input, "test");
+
+    expect(out).toHaveLength(1);
+    const content = (out[0] as { content?: unknown }).content;
+    expect(Array.isArray(content)).toBe(true);
+    expect(content).toHaveLength(1);
+    expect((content as Array<{ type?: string }>)[0]?.type).toBe("toolCall");
+  });
+
+  it("filters whitespace-only assistant text blocks", async () => {
+    const input = [
+      {
+        role: "assistant",
+        content: [
+          { type: "text", text: "   " },
+          { type: "text", text: "ok" },
+        ],
+      },
+    ] satisfies AgentMessage[];
+
+    const out = await sanitizeSessionMessagesImages(input, "test");
+
+    expect(out).toHaveLength(1);
+    const content = (out[0] as { content?: unknown }).content;
+    expect(Array.isArray(content)).toBe(true);
+    expect(content).toHaveLength(1);
+    expect((content as Array<{ text?: string }>)[0]?.text).toBe("ok");
+  });
+
+  it("drops assistant messages that only contain empty text", async () => {
+    const input = [
+      { role: "user", content: "hello" },
+      { role: "assistant", content: [{ type: "text", text: "" }] },
+    ] satisfies AgentMessage[];
+
+    const out = await sanitizeSessionMessagesImages(input, "test");
+
+    expect(out).toHaveLength(1);
+    expect(out[0]?.role).toBe("user");
+  });
+
+  it("leaves non-assistant messages unchanged", async () => {
+    const input = [
+      { role: "user", content: "hello" },
+      {
+        role: "toolResult",
+        toolUseId: "tool-1",
+        content: [{ type: "text", text: "result" }],
+      },
+    ] satisfies AgentMessage[];
+
+    const out = await sanitizeSessionMessagesImages(input, "test");
+
+    expect(out).toHaveLength(2);
+    expect(out[0]?.role).toBe("user");
+    expect(out[1]?.role).toBe("toolResult");
+  });
+});
+
 describe("normalizeTextForComparison", () => {
   it("lowercases text", () => {
     expect(normalizeTextForComparison("Hello World")).toBe("hello world");
diff --git a/src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.ts b/src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.ts
index 2d3941006..bbfd8e0c4 100644
--- a/src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.ts
+++ b/src/agents/pi-embedded-helpers.ts
@@ -99,6 +99,28 @@ export async function sanitizeSessionMessagesImages(
       }
     }
 
+    if (role === "assistant") {
+      const assistantMsg = msg as Extract<AgentMessage, { role: "assistant" }>;
+      const content = assistantMsg.content;
+      if (Array.isArray(content)) {
+        const filteredContent = content.filter((block) => {
+          if (!block || typeof block !== "object") return true;
+          const rec = block as { type?: unknown; text?: unknown };
+          if (rec.type !== "text" || typeof rec.text !== "string") return true;
+          return rec.text.trim().length > 0;
+        });
+        const sanitizedContent = (await sanitizeContentBlocksImages(
+          filteredContent as unknown as ContentBlock[],
+          label,
+        )) as unknown as typeof assistantMsg.content;
+        if (sanitizedContent.length === 0) {
+          continue;
+        }
+        out.push({ ...assistantMsg, content: sanitizedContent });
+        continue;
+      }
+    }
+
     out.push(msg);
   }
   return out;
diff --git a/src/cli/daemon-cli.ts b/src/cli/daemon-cli.ts
index f135fc868..f2652f1d0 100644
--- a/src/cli/daemon-cli.ts
+++ b/src/cli/daemon-cli.ts
@@ -547,14 +547,14 @@ function printDaemonStatus(status: DaemonStatus, opts: { json: boolean }) {
     defaultRuntime.log(`Daemon env: ${daemonEnvLines.join(" ")}`);
   }
   if (service.configAudit?.issues.length) {
-    defaultRuntime.error(
-      "Service config looks out of date or non-standard.",
-    );
+    defaultRuntime.error("Service config looks out of date or non-standard.");
     for (const issue of service.configAudit.issues) {
       const detail = issue.detail ? ` (${issue.detail})` : "";
       defaultRuntime.error(`Service config issue: ${issue.message}${detail}`);
     }
-    defaultRuntime.error('Recommendation: run "clawdbot doctor".');
+    defaultRuntime.error(
+      'Recommendation: run "clawdbot doctor" (or "clawdbot doctor --repair").',
+    );
   }
   if (status.config) {
     const cliCfg = `${status.config.cli.path}${status.config.cli.exists ? "" : " (missing)"}${status.config.cli.valid ? "" : " (invalid)"}`;
diff --git a/src/cli/gateway-cli.ts b/src/cli/gateway-cli.ts
index 03ac40fda..7168a8054 100644
--- a/src/cli/gateway-cli.ts
+++ b/src/cli/gateway-cli.ts
@@ -74,6 +74,13 @@ function parsePort(raw: unknown): number | null {
   return parsed;
 }
 
+const toOptionString = (value: unknown): string | undefined => {
+  if (typeof value === "string") return value;
+  if (typeof value === "number" || typeof value === "bigint")
+    return value.toString();
+  return undefined;
+};
+
 function describeUnknownError(err: unknown): string {
   if (err instanceof Error) return err.message;
   if (typeof err === "string") return err;
@@ -338,9 +345,10 @@ async function runGatewayCommand(
     }
   }
   if (opts.token) {
-    process.env.CLAWDBOT_GATEWAY_TOKEN = String(opts.token);
+    const token = toOptionString(opts.token);
+    if (token) process.env.CLAWDBOT_GATEWAY_TOKEN = token;
   }
-  const authModeRaw = opts.auth ? String(opts.auth) : undefined;
+  const authModeRaw = toOptionString(opts.auth);
   const authMode: GatewayAuthMode | null =
     authModeRaw === "token" || authModeRaw === "password" ? authModeRaw : null;
   if (authModeRaw && !authMode) {
@@ -348,7 +356,7 @@ async function runGatewayCommand(
     defaultRuntime.exit(1);
     return;
   }
-  const tailscaleRaw = opts.tailscale ? String(opts.tailscale) : undefined;
+  const tailscaleRaw = toOptionString(opts.tailscale);
   const tailscaleMode =
     tailscaleRaw === "off" ||
     tailscaleRaw === "serve" ||
@@ -362,6 +370,8 @@ async function runGatewayCommand(
     defaultRuntime.exit(1);
     return;
   }
+  const passwordRaw = toOptionString(opts.password);
+  const tokenRaw = toOptionString(opts.token);
   const configExists = fs.existsSync(CONFIG_PATH_CLAWDBOT);
   const mode = cfg.gateway?.mode;
   if (!opts.allowUnconfigured && mode !== "local") {
@@ -377,7 +387,7 @@ async function runGatewayCommand(
     defaultRuntime.exit(1);
     return;
   }
-  const bindRaw = String(opts.bind ?? cfg.gateway?.bind ?? "loopback");
+  const bindRaw = toOptionString(opts.bind) ?? cfg.gateway?.bind ?? "loopback";
   const bind =
     bindRaw === "loopback" ||
     bindRaw === "tailnet" ||
@@ -398,8 +408,8 @@ async function runGatewayCommand(
   const authConfig = {
     ...cfg.gateway?.auth,
     ...(authMode ? { mode: authMode } : {}),
-    ...(opts.password ? { password: String(opts.password) } : {}),
-    ...(opts.token ? { token: String(opts.token) } : {}),
+    ...(passwordRaw ? { password: passwordRaw } : {}),
+    ...(tokenRaw ? { token: tokenRaw } : {}),
   };
   const resolvedAuth = resolveGatewayAuth({
     authConfig,
@@ -467,11 +477,11 @@ async function runGatewayCommand(
         await startGatewayServer(port, {
           bind,
           auth:
-            authMode || opts.password || opts.token || authModeRaw
+            authMode || passwordRaw || tokenRaw || authModeRaw
               ? {
                   mode: authMode ?? undefined,
-                  token: opts.token ? String(opts.token) : undefined,
-                  password: opts.password ? String(opts.password) : undefined,
+                  token: tokenRaw,
+                  password: passwordRaw,
                 }
               : undefined,
           tailscale:
diff --git a/src/cli/program.ts b/src/cli/program.ts
index 8c09a5758..827e3bc0b 100644
--- a/src/cli/program.ts
+++ b/src/cli/program.ts
@@ -328,6 +328,12 @@ export function buildProgram() {
       false,
     )
     .option("--yes", "Accept defaults without prompting", false)
+    .option("--repair", "Apply recommended repairs without prompting", false)
+    .option(
+      "--force",
+      "Apply aggressive repairs (overwrites custom service config)",
+      false,
+    )
     .option(
       "--non-interactive",
       "Run without prompts (safe migrations only)",
@@ -339,6 +345,8 @@ export function buildProgram() {
         await doctorCommand(defaultRuntime, {
           workspaceSuggestions: opts.workspaceSuggestions,
           yes: Boolean(opts.yes),
+          repair: Boolean(opts.repair),
+          force: Boolean(opts.force),
           nonInteractive: Boolean(opts.nonInteractive),
           deep: Boolean(opts.deep),
         });
diff --git a/src/commands/doctor-gateway-services.ts b/src/commands/doctor-gateway-services.ts
index 015fadb94..9087c6a19 100644
--- a/src/commands/doctor-gateway-services.ts
+++ b/src/commands/doctor-gateway-services.ts
@@ -142,7 +142,12 @@ export async function maybeRepairGatewayServiceConfig(
   }
 
   const service = resolveGatewayService();
-  const command = await service.readCommand(process.env).catch(() => null);
+  let command: Awaited<ReturnType<typeof service.readCommand>> | null = null;
+  try {
+    command = await service.readCommand(process.env);
+  } catch {
+    command = null;
+  }
   if (!command) return;
 
   const audit = await auditGatewayServiceConfig({
@@ -154,16 +159,39 @@ export async function maybeRepairGatewayServiceConfig(
   note(
     audit.issues
       .map((issue) =>
-        issue.detail ? `- ${issue.message} (${issue.detail})` : `- ${issue.message}`,
+        issue.detail
+          ? `- ${issue.message} (${issue.detail})`
+          : `- ${issue.message}`,
       )
       .join("\n"),
     "Gateway service config",
   );
 
-  const repair = await prompter.confirmSkipInNonInteractive({
-    message: "Update gateway service config to the recommended defaults now?",
-    initialValue: true,
-  });
+  const aggressiveIssues = audit.issues.filter(
+    (issue) => issue.level === "aggressive",
+  );
+  const _recommendedIssues = audit.issues.filter(
+    (issue) => issue.level !== "aggressive",
+  );
+  const needsAggressive = aggressiveIssues.length > 0;
+
+  if (needsAggressive && !prompter.shouldForce) {
+    note(
+      "Custom or unexpected service edits detected. Rerun with --force to overwrite.",
+      "Gateway service config",
+    );
+  }
+
+  const repair = needsAggressive
+    ? await prompter.confirmAggressive({
+        message: "Overwrite gateway service config with current defaults now?",
+        initialValue: Boolean(prompter.shouldForce),
+      })
+    : await prompter.confirmRepair({
+        message:
+          "Update gateway service config to the recommended defaults now?",
+        initialValue: true,
+      });
   if (!repair) return;
 
   const devMode =
diff --git a/src/commands/doctor-prompter.ts b/src/commands/doctor-prompter.ts
index 66476399b..ad085d99d 100644
--- a/src/commands/doctor-prompter.ts
+++ b/src/commands/doctor-prompter.ts
@@ -8,14 +8,22 @@ export type DoctorOptions = {
   yes?: boolean;
   nonInteractive?: boolean;
   deep?: boolean;
+  repair?: boolean;
+  force?: boolean;
 };
 
 export type DoctorPrompter = {
   confirm: (params: Parameters<typeof confirm>[0]) => Promise<boolean>;
+  confirmRepair: (params: Parameters<typeof confirm>[0]) => Promise<boolean>;
+  confirmAggressive: (
+    params: Parameters<typeof confirm>[0],
+  ) => Promise<boolean>;
   confirmSkipInNonInteractive: (
     params: Parameters<typeof confirm>[0],
   ) => Promise<boolean>;
   select: <T>(params: Parameters<typeof select>[0], fallback: T) => Promise<T>;
+  shouldRepair: boolean;
+  shouldForce: boolean;
 };
 
 export function createDoctorPrompter(params: {
@@ -24,24 +32,42 @@ export function createDoctorPrompter(params: {
 }): DoctorPrompter {
   const yes = params.options.yes === true;
   const requestedNonInteractive = params.options.nonInteractive === true;
+  const shouldRepair = params.options.repair === true || yes;
+  const shouldForce = params.options.force === true;
   const isTty = Boolean(process.stdin.isTTY);
   const nonInteractive = requestedNonInteractive || (!isTty && !yes);
 
   const canPrompt = isTty && !yes && !nonInteractive;
   const confirmDefault = async (p: Parameters<typeof confirm>[0]) => {
+    if (nonInteractive) return false;
+    if (shouldRepair) return true;
     if (!canPrompt) return Boolean(p.initialValue ?? false);
     return guardCancel(await confirm(p), params.runtime) === true;
   };
 
   return {
     confirm: confirmDefault,
-    confirmSkipInNonInteractive: async (p) => {
+    confirmRepair: async (p) => {
       if (nonInteractive) return false;
       return confirmDefault(p);
     },
+    confirmAggressive: async (p) => {
+      if (nonInteractive) return false;
+      if (shouldRepair && shouldForce) return true;
+      if (shouldRepair && !shouldForce) return false;
+      if (!canPrompt) return Boolean(p.initialValue ?? false);
+      return guardCancel(await confirm(p), params.runtime) === true;
+    },
+    confirmSkipInNonInteractive: async (p) => {
+      if (nonInteractive) return false;
+      if (shouldRepair) return true;
+      return confirmDefault(p);
+    },
     select: async <T>(p: Parameters<typeof select>[0], fallback: T) => {
-      if (!canPrompt) return fallback;
+      if (!canPrompt || shouldRepair) return fallback;
       return guardCancel(await select(p), params.runtime) as T;
     },
+    shouldRepair,
+    shouldForce,
   };
 }
diff --git a/src/commands/doctor-state-integrity.ts b/src/commands/doctor-state-integrity.ts
index 49ad12520..195b6f520 100644
--- a/src/commands/doctor-state-integrity.ts
+++ b/src/commands/doctor-state-integrity.ts
@@ -123,6 +123,7 @@ function findOtherStateDirs(stateDir: string): string[] {
 export async function noteStateIntegrity(
   cfg: ClawdbotConfig,
   prompter: DoctorPrompterLike,
+  configPath?: string,
 ) {
   const warnings: string[] = [];
   const changes: string[] = [];
@@ -186,6 +187,49 @@ export async function noteStateIntegrity(
       }
     }
   }
+  if (stateDirExists && process.platform !== "win32") {
+    try {
+      const stat = fs.statSync(stateDir);
+      if ((stat.mode & 0o077) !== 0) {
+        warnings.push(
+          `- State directory permissions are too open (${stateDir}). Recommend chmod 700.`,
+        );
+        const tighten = await prompter.confirmSkipInNonInteractive({
+          message: `Tighten permissions on ${stateDir} to 700?`,
+          initialValue: true,
+        });
+        if (tighten) {
+          fs.chmodSync(stateDir, 0o700);
+          changes.push(`- Tightened permissions on ${stateDir} to 700`);
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (err) {
+      warnings.push(`- Failed to read ${stateDir} permissions: ${String(err)}`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  if (configPath && existsFile(configPath) && process.platform !== "win32") {
+    try {
+      const stat = fs.statSync(configPath);
+      if ((stat.mode & 0o077) !== 0) {
+        warnings.push(
+          `- Config file is group/world readable (${configPath}). Recommend chmod 600.`,
+        );
+        const tighten = await prompter.confirmSkipInNonInteractive({
+          message: `Tighten permissions on ${configPath} to 600?`,
+          initialValue: true,
+        });
+        if (tighten) {
+          fs.chmodSync(configPath, 0o600);
+          changes.push(`- Tightened permissions on ${configPath} to 600`);
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (err) {
+      warnings.push(
+        `- Failed to read config permissions (${configPath}): ${String(err)}`,
+      );
+    }
+  }
 
   if (stateDirExists) {
     const dirCandidates = new Map<string, string>();
diff --git a/src/commands/doctor.ts b/src/commands/doctor.ts
index d999d41e4..a415609a7 100644
--- a/src/commands/doctor.ts
+++ b/src/commands/doctor.ts
@@ -129,10 +129,13 @@ export async function doctorCommand(
   const legacyState = await detectLegacyStateMigrations({ cfg });
   if (legacyState.preview.length > 0) {
     note(legacyState.preview.join("\n"), "Legacy state detected");
-    const migrate = await prompter.confirm({
-      message: "Migrate legacy state (sessions/agent/WhatsApp auth) now?",
-      initialValue: true,
-    });
+    const migrate =
+      options.nonInteractive === true
+        ? true
+        : await prompter.confirm({
+            message: "Migrate legacy state (sessions/agent/WhatsApp auth) now?",
+            initialValue: true,
+          });
     if (migrate) {
       const migrated = await runLegacyStateMigrations({
         detected: legacyState,
@@ -146,7 +149,11 @@ export async function doctorCommand(
     }
   }
 
-  await noteStateIntegrity(cfg, prompter);
+  await noteStateIntegrity(
+    cfg,
+    prompter,
+    snapshot.path ?? CONFIG_PATH_CLAWDBOT,
+  );
 
   cfg = await maybeRepairSandboxImages(cfg, runtime, prompter);
   noteSandboxScopeWarnings(cfg);
diff --git a/src/cron/isolated-agent.test.ts b/src/cron/isolated-agent.test.ts
index dc37e762e..c0364fc91 100644
--- a/src/cron/isolated-agent.test.ts
+++ b/src/cron/isolated-agent.test.ts
@@ -20,10 +20,7 @@ vi.mock("../agents/model-catalog.js", () => ({
 
 import { loadModelCatalog } from "../agents/model-catalog.js";
 import { runEmbeddedPiAgent } from "../agents/pi-embedded.js";
-import {
-  parseTelegramTarget,
-  runCronIsolatedAgentTurn,
-} from "./isolated-agent.js";
+import { runCronIsolatedAgentTurn } from "./isolated-agent.js";
 
 async function withTempHome<T>(fn: (home: string) => Promise<T>): Promise<T> {
   const base = await fs.mkdtemp(path.join(os.tmpdir(), "clawdbot-cron-"));
@@ -408,6 +405,51 @@ describe("runCronIsolatedAgentTurn", () => {
     });
   });
 
+  it("delivers telegram topic targets with messageThreadId", async () => {
+    await withTempHome(async (home) => {
+      const storePath = await writeSessionStore(home);
+      const deps: CliDeps = {
+        sendMessageWhatsApp: vi.fn(),
+        sendMessageTelegram: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({
+          messageId: "t1",
+          chatId: "-1001234567890",
+        }),
+        sendMessageDiscord: vi.fn(),
+        sendMessageSignal: vi.fn(),
+        sendMessageIMessage: vi.fn(),
+      };
+      vi.mocked(runEmbeddedPiAgent).mockResolvedValue({
+        payloads: [{ text: "hello from cron" }],
+        meta: {
+          durationMs: 5,
+          agentMeta: { sessionId: "s", provider: "p", model: "m" },
+        },
+      });
+
+      const res = await runCronIsolatedAgentTurn({
+        cfg: makeCfg(home, storePath),
+        deps,
+        job: makeJob({
+          kind: "agentTurn",
+          message: "do it",
+          deliver: true,
+          provider: "telegram",
+          to: "telegram:group:-1001234567890:topic:321",
+        }),
+        message: "do it",
+        sessionKey: "cron:job-1",
+        lane: "cron",
+      });
+
+      expect(res.status).toBe("ok");
+      expect(deps.sendMessageTelegram).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        "-1001234567890",
+        "hello from cron",
+        expect.objectContaining({ messageThreadId: 321 }),
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
   it("delivers via discord when configured", async () => {
     await withTempHome(async (home) => {
       const storePath = await writeSessionStore(home);
@@ -673,63 +715,3 @@ describe("runCronIsolatedAgentTurn", () => {
     });
   });
 });
-
-describe("parseTelegramTarget", () => {
-  it("parses plain chatId", () => {
-    expect(parseTelegramTarget("-1001234567890")).toEqual({
-      chatId: "-1001234567890",
-      topicId: undefined,
-    });
-  });
-
-  it("parses @username", () => {
-    expect(parseTelegramTarget("@mychannel")).toEqual({
-      chatId: "@mychannel",
-      topicId: undefined,
-    });
-  });
-
-  it("parses chatId:topicId format", () => {
-    expect(parseTelegramTarget("-1001234567890:123")).toEqual({
-      chatId: "-1001234567890",
-      topicId: 123,
-    });
-  });
-
-  it("parses chatId:topic:topicId format", () => {
-    expect(parseTelegramTarget("-1001234567890:topic:456")).toEqual({
-      chatId: "-1001234567890",
-      topicId: 456,
-    });
-  });
-
-  it("trims whitespace", () => {
-    expect(parseTelegramTarget("  -1001234567890:99  ")).toEqual({
-      chatId: "-1001234567890",
-      topicId: 99,
-    });
-  });
-
-  it("does not treat non-numeric suffix as topicId", () => {
-    expect(parseTelegramTarget("-1001234567890:abc")).toEqual({
-      chatId: "-1001234567890:abc",
-      topicId: undefined,
-    });
-  });
-
-  it("strips internal telegram prefix", () => {
-    expect(parseTelegramTarget("telegram:123")).toEqual({
-      chatId: "123",
-      topicId: undefined,
-    });
-  });
-
-  it("strips internal telegram + group prefixes before parsing topic", () => {
-    expect(
-      parseTelegramTarget("telegram:group:-1001234567890:topic:456"),
-    ).toEqual({
-      chatId: "-1001234567890",
-      topicId: 456,
-    });
-  });
-});
diff --git a/src/cron/isolated-agent.ts b/src/cron/isolated-agent.ts
index fa093719f..3488fcd5f 100644
--- a/src/cron/isolated-agent.ts
+++ b/src/cron/isolated-agent.ts
@@ -46,49 +46,11 @@ import {
   saveSessionStore,
 } from "../config/sessions.js";
 import { registerAgentRunContext } from "../infra/agent-events.js";
+import { parseTelegramTarget } from "../telegram/targets.js";
 import { resolveTelegramToken } from "../telegram/token.js";
 import { normalizeE164 } from "../utils.js";
 import type { CronJob } from "./types.js";
 
-/**
- * Parse a Telegram delivery target into chatId and optional topicId.
- * Supports formats:
- * - `chatId` (plain chat ID or @username)
- * - `chatId:topicId` (chat ID with topic/thread ID)
- * - `chatId:topic:topicId` (alternative format with explicit "topic" marker)
- */
-export function parseTelegramTarget(to: string): {
-  chatId: string;
-  topicId: number | undefined;
-} {
-  let trimmed = to.trim();
-
-  // Cron "lastTo" values can include internal prefixes like `telegram:...` or
-  // `telegram:group:...` (see normalizeChatId in telegram/send.ts).
-  // Strip these before parsing `:topic:` / `:<topicId>` suffixes.
-  while (true) {
-    const next = trimmed.replace(/^(telegram|tg|group):/i, "").trim();
-    if (next === trimmed) break;
-    trimmed = next;
-  }
-
-  // Try format: chatId:topic:topicId
-  const topicMatch = /^(.+?):topic:(\d+)$/.exec(trimmed);
-  if (topicMatch) {
-    return { chatId: topicMatch[1], topicId: parseInt(topicMatch[2], 10) };
-  }
-
-  // Try format: chatId:topicId (where topicId is numeric)
-  // Be careful not to match @username or other non-numeric suffixes
-  const colonMatch = /^(.+):(\d+)$/.exec(trimmed);
-  if (colonMatch) {
-    return { chatId: colonMatch[1], topicId: parseInt(colonMatch[2], 10) };
-  }
-
-  // Plain chatId, no topic
-  return { chatId: trimmed, topicId: undefined };
-}
-
 export type RunCronAgentTurnResult = {
   status: "ok" | "error" | "skipped";
   summary?: string;
@@ -526,7 +488,9 @@ export async function runCronIsolatedAgentTurn(params: {
           summary: "Delivery skipped (no Telegram chatId).",
         };
       }
-      const { chatId, topicId } = parseTelegramTarget(resolvedDelivery.to);
+      const telegramTarget = parseTelegramTarget(resolvedDelivery.to);
+      const chatId = telegramTarget.chatId;
+      const messageThreadId = telegramTarget.messageThreadId;
       const textLimit = resolveTextChunkLimit(params.cfg, "telegram");
       try {
         for (const payload of payloads) {
@@ -540,7 +504,7 @@ export async function runCronIsolatedAgentTurn(params: {
               await params.deps.sendMessageTelegram(chatId, chunk, {
                 verbose: false,
                 token: telegramToken || undefined,
-                messageThreadId: topicId,
+                messageThreadId,
               });
             }
           } else {
@@ -552,7 +516,7 @@ export async function runCronIsolatedAgentTurn(params: {
                 verbose: false,
                 mediaUrl: url,
                 token: telegramToken || undefined,
-                messageThreadId: topicId,
+                messageThreadId,
               });
             }
           }
diff --git a/src/daemon/service-audit.ts b/src/daemon/service-audit.ts
index c8ae0c8b8..feb28dc4a 100644
--- a/src/daemon/service-audit.ts
+++ b/src/daemon/service-audit.ts
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ export type ServiceConfigIssue = {
   code: string;
   message: string;
   detail?: string;
+  level?: "recommended" | "aggressive";
 };
 
 export type ServiceConfigAudit = {
@@ -84,6 +85,7 @@ async function auditSystemdUnit(
       code: "systemd-after-network-online",
       message: "Missing systemd After=network-online.target",
       detail: unitPath,
+      level: "recommended",
     });
   }
   if (!parsed.wants.has("network-online.target")) {
@@ -91,6 +93,7 @@ async function auditSystemdUnit(
       code: "systemd-wants-network-online",
       message: "Missing systemd Wants=network-online.target",
       detail: unitPath,
+      level: "recommended",
     });
   }
   if (!isRestartSecPreferred(parsed.restartSec)) {
@@ -98,6 +101,7 @@ async function auditSystemdUnit(
       code: "systemd-restart-sec",
       message: "RestartSec does not match the recommended 5s",
       detail: unitPath,
+      level: "recommended",
     });
   }
 }
@@ -121,6 +125,7 @@ async function auditLaunchdPlist(
       code: "launchd-run-at-load",
       message: "LaunchAgent is missing RunAtLoad=true",
       detail: plistPath,
+      level: "recommended",
     });
   }
   if (!hasKeepAlive) {
@@ -128,6 +133,7 @@ async function auditLaunchdPlist(
       code: "launchd-keep-alive",
       message: "LaunchAgent is missing KeepAlive=true",
       detail: plistPath,
+      level: "recommended",
     });
   }
 }
@@ -141,6 +147,7 @@ function auditGatewayCommand(
     issues.push({
       code: "gateway-command-missing",
       message: "Service command does not include the gateway subcommand",
+      level: "aggressive",
     });
   }
 }
diff --git a/src/telegram/send.test.ts b/src/telegram/send.test.ts
index ed192f85d..dfcb5c7f6 100644
--- a/src/telegram/send.test.ts
+++ b/src/telegram/send.test.ts
@@ -302,6 +302,31 @@ describe("sendMessageTelegram", () => {
     });
   });
 
+  it("parses message_thread_id from recipient string (telegram:group:...:topic:...)", async () => {
+    const chatId = "-1001234567890";
+    const sendMessage = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({
+      message_id: 55,
+      chat: { id: chatId },
+    });
+    const api = { sendMessage } as unknown as {
+      sendMessage: typeof sendMessage;
+    };
+
+    await sendMessageTelegram(
+      `telegram:group:${chatId}:topic:271`,
+      "hello forum",
+      {
+        token: "tok",
+        api,
+      },
+    );
+
+    expect(sendMessage).toHaveBeenCalledWith(chatId, "hello forum", {
+      parse_mode: "HTML",
+      message_thread_id: 271,
+    });
+  });
+
   it("includes reply_to_message_id for threaded replies", async () => {
     const chatId = "123";
     const sendMessage = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({
diff --git a/src/telegram/send.ts b/src/telegram/send.ts
index d0715c22c..4a72747fa 100644
--- a/src/telegram/send.ts
+++ b/src/telegram/send.ts
@@ -11,6 +11,10 @@ import { loadWebMedia } from "../web/media.js";
 import { resolveTelegramAccount } from "./accounts.js";
 import { resolveTelegramFetch } from "./fetch.js";
 import { markdownToTelegramHtml } from "./format.js";
+import {
+  parseTelegramTarget,
+  stripTelegramInternalPrefixes,
+} from "./targets.js";
 
 type TelegramSendOpts = {
   token?: string;
@@ -65,7 +69,7 @@ function normalizeChatId(to: string): string {
   // Common internal prefixes that sometimes leak into outbound sends.
   // - ctx.To uses `telegram:<id>`
   // - group sessions often use `telegram:group:<id>`
-  let normalized = trimmed.replace(/^(telegram|tg|group):/i, "").trim();
+  let normalized = stripTelegramInternalPrefixes(trimmed);
 
   // Accept t.me links for public chats/channels.
   // (Invite links like `t.me/+...` are not resolvable via Bot API.)
@@ -110,7 +114,8 @@ export async function sendMessageTelegram(
     accountId: opts.accountId,
   });
   const token = resolveToken(opts.token, account);
-  const chatId = normalizeChatId(to);
+  const target = parseTelegramTarget(to);
+  const chatId = normalizeChatId(target.chatId);
   // Use provided api or create a new Bot instance. The nullish coalescing
   // operator ensures api is always defined (Bot.api is always non-null).
   const fetchImpl = resolveTelegramFetch();
@@ -123,8 +128,12 @@ export async function sendMessageTelegram(
   // Build optional params for forum topics and reply threading.
   // Only include these if actually provided to keep API calls clean.
   const threadParams: Record<string, number> = {};
-  if (opts.messageThreadId != null) {
-    threadParams.message_thread_id = Math.trunc(opts.messageThreadId);
+  const messageThreadId =
+    opts.messageThreadId != null
+      ? opts.messageThreadId
+      : target.messageThreadId;
+  if (messageThreadId != null) {
+    threadParams.message_thread_id = Math.trunc(messageThreadId);
   }
   if (opts.replyToMessageId != null) {
     threadParams.reply_to_message_id = Math.trunc(opts.replyToMessageId);
diff --git a/src/telegram/targets.test.ts b/src/telegram/targets.test.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e2bbd6c9f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/telegram/targets.test.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+import { describe, expect, it } from "vitest";
+
+import {
+  parseTelegramTarget,
+  stripTelegramInternalPrefixes,
+} from "./targets.js";
+
+describe("stripTelegramInternalPrefixes", () => {
+  it("strips telegram prefix", () => {
+    expect(stripTelegramInternalPrefixes("telegram:123")).toBe("123");
+  });
+
+  it("strips telegram+group prefixes", () => {
+    expect(stripTelegramInternalPrefixes("telegram:group:-100123")).toBe(
+      "-100123",
+    );
+  });
+
+  it("is idempotent", () => {
+    expect(stripTelegramInternalPrefixes("@mychannel")).toBe("@mychannel");
+  });
+});
+
+describe("parseTelegramTarget", () => {
+  it("parses plain chatId", () => {
+    expect(parseTelegramTarget("-1001234567890")).toEqual({
+      chatId: "-1001234567890",
+    });
+  });
+
+  it("parses @username", () => {
+    expect(parseTelegramTarget("@mychannel")).toEqual({
+      chatId: "@mychannel",
+    });
+  });
+
+  it("parses chatId:topicId format", () => {
+    expect(parseTelegramTarget("-1001234567890:123")).toEqual({
+      chatId: "-1001234567890",
+      messageThreadId: 123,
+    });
+  });
+
+  it("parses chatId:topic:topicId format", () => {
+    expect(parseTelegramTarget("-1001234567890:topic:456")).toEqual({
+      chatId: "-1001234567890",
+      messageThreadId: 456,
+    });
+  });
+
+  it("trims whitespace", () => {
+    expect(parseTelegramTarget("  -1001234567890:99  ")).toEqual({
+      chatId: "-1001234567890",
+      messageThreadId: 99,
+    });
+  });
+
+  it("does not treat non-numeric suffix as topicId", () => {
+    expect(parseTelegramTarget("-1001234567890:abc")).toEqual({
+      chatId: "-1001234567890:abc",
+    });
+  });
+
+  it("strips internal prefixes before parsing", () => {
+    expect(
+      parseTelegramTarget("telegram:group:-1001234567890:topic:456"),
+    ).toEqual({
+      chatId: "-1001234567890",
+      messageThreadId: 456,
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/src/telegram/targets.ts b/src/telegram/targets.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..fd0f0e379
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/telegram/targets.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+export type TelegramTarget = {
+  chatId: string;
+  messageThreadId?: number;
+};
+
+export function stripTelegramInternalPrefixes(to: string): string {
+  let trimmed = to.trim();
+  while (true) {
+    const next = trimmed.replace(/^(telegram|tg|group):/i, "").trim();
+    if (next === trimmed) return trimmed;
+    trimmed = next;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Parse a Telegram delivery target into chatId and optional topic/thread ID.
+ *
+ * Supported formats:
+ * - `chatId` (plain chat ID, t.me link, @username, or internal prefixes like `telegram:...`)
+ * - `chatId:topicId` (numeric topic/thread ID)
+ * - `chatId:topic:topicId` (explicit topic marker; preferred)
+ */
+export function parseTelegramTarget(to: string): TelegramTarget {
+  const normalized = stripTelegramInternalPrefixes(to);
+
+  const topicMatch = /^(.+?):topic:(\d+)$/.exec(normalized);
+  if (topicMatch) {
+    return {
+      chatId: topicMatch[1],
+      messageThreadId: Number.parseInt(topicMatch[2], 10),
+    };
+  }
+
+  const colonMatch = /^(.+):(\d+)$/.exec(normalized);
+  if (colonMatch) {
+    return {
+      chatId: colonMatch[1],
+      messageThreadId: Number.parseInt(colonMatch[2], 10),
+    };
+  }
+
+  return { chatId: normalized };
+}
diff --git a/src/web/inbound.ts b/src/web/inbound.ts
index c70b7ab47..dcd97224c 100644
--- a/src/web/inbound.ts
+++ b/src/web/inbound.ts
@@ -118,6 +118,25 @@ export async function monitorWebInbox(options: {
     { subject?: string; participants?: string[]; expires: number }
   >();
   const GROUP_META_TTL_MS = 5 * 60 * 1000; // 5 minutes
+  const lidLookup = sock.signalRepository?.lidMapping;
+
+  const resolveJidToE164 = async (
+    jid: string | null | undefined,
+  ): Promise<string | null> => {
+    if (!jid) return null;
+    const direct = jidToE164(jid);
+    if (direct) return direct;
+    if (!/(@lid|@hosted\.lid)$/.test(jid)) return null;
+    if (!lidLookup?.getPNForLID) return null;
+    try {
+      const pnJid = await lidLookup.getPNForLID(jid);
+      if (!pnJid) return null;
+      return jidToE164(pnJid);
+    } catch (err) {
+      logVerbose(`LID mapping lookup failed for ${jid}: ${String(err)}`);
+      return null;
+    }
+  };
 
   const getGroupMeta = async (jid: string) => {
     const cached = groupMetaCache.get(jid);
@@ -125,9 +144,14 @@ export async function monitorWebInbox(options: {
     try {
       const meta = await sock.groupMetadata(jid);
       const participants =
-        meta.participants
-          ?.map((p) => jidToE164(p.id) ?? p.id)
-          .filter(Boolean) ?? [];
+        (
+          await Promise.all(
+            meta.participants?.map(async (p) => {
+              const mapped = await resolveJidToE164(p.id);
+              return mapped ?? p.id;
+            }) ?? [],
+          )
+        ).filter(Boolean) ?? [];
       const entry = {
         subject: meta.subject,
         participants,
@@ -159,12 +183,12 @@ export async function monitorWebInbox(options: {
         continue;
       const group = isJidGroup(remoteJid);
       const participantJid = msg.key?.participant ?? undefined;
-      const from = group ? remoteJid : jidToE164(remoteJid);
+      const from = group ? remoteJid : await resolveJidToE164(remoteJid);
       // Skip if we still can't resolve an id to key conversation
       if (!from) continue;
       const senderE164 = group
         ? participantJid
-          ? jidToE164(participantJid)
+          ? await resolveJidToE164(participantJid)
           : null
         : from;
       let groupSubject: string | undefined;
diff --git a/src/web/monitor-inbox.test.ts b/src/web/monitor-inbox.test.ts
index 3ae395d66..39eb206fa 100644
--- a/src/web/monitor-inbox.test.ts
+++ b/src/web/monitor-inbox.test.ts
@@ -50,6 +50,11 @@ vi.mock("./session.js", () => {
     readMessages: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
     updateMediaMessage: vi.fn(),
     logger: {},
+    signalRepository: {
+      lidMapping: {
+        getPNForLID: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(null),
+      },
+    },
     user: { id: "123@s.whatsapp.net" },
   };
   return {
@@ -136,6 +141,89 @@ describe("web monitor inbox", () => {
     await listener.close();
   });
 
+  it("resolves LID JIDs using Baileys LID mapping store", async () => {
+    const onMessage = vi.fn(async () => {
+      return;
+    });
+
+    const listener = await monitorWebInbox({ verbose: false, onMessage });
+    const sock = await createWaSocket();
+    const getPNForLID = vi.spyOn(
+      sock.signalRepository.lidMapping,
+      "getPNForLID",
+    );
+    sock.signalRepository.lidMapping.getPNForLID.mockResolvedValueOnce(
+      "999:0@s.whatsapp.net",
+    );
+    const upsert = {
+      type: "notify",
+      messages: [
+        {
+          key: { id: "abc", fromMe: false, remoteJid: "999@lid" },
+          message: { conversation: "ping" },
+          messageTimestamp: 1_700_000_000,
+          pushName: "Tester",
+        },
+      ],
+    };
+
+    sock.ev.emit("messages.upsert", upsert);
+    await new Promise((resolve) => setImmediate(resolve));
+
+    expect(getPNForLID).toHaveBeenCalledWith("999@lid");
+    expect(onMessage).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.objectContaining({ body: "ping", from: "+999", to: "+123" }),
+    );
+
+    await listener.close();
+  });
+
+  it("resolves group participant LID JIDs via Baileys mapping", async () => {
+    const onMessage = vi.fn(async () => {
+      return;
+    });
+
+    const listener = await monitorWebInbox({ verbose: false, onMessage });
+    const sock = await createWaSocket();
+    const getPNForLID = vi.spyOn(
+      sock.signalRepository.lidMapping,
+      "getPNForLID",
+    );
+    sock.signalRepository.lidMapping.getPNForLID.mockResolvedValueOnce(
+      "444:0@s.whatsapp.net",
+    );
+    const upsert = {
+      type: "notify",
+      messages: [
+        {
+          key: {
+            id: "abc",
+            fromMe: false,
+            remoteJid: "123@g.us",
+            participant: "444@lid",
+          },
+          message: { conversation: "ping" },
+          messageTimestamp: 1_700_000_000,
+        },
+      ],
+    };
+
+    sock.ev.emit("messages.upsert", upsert);
+    await new Promise((resolve) => setImmediate(resolve));
+
+    expect(getPNForLID).toHaveBeenCalledWith("444@lid");
+    expect(onMessage).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.objectContaining({
+        body: "ping",
+        from: "123@g.us",
+        senderE164: "+444",
+        chatType: "group",
+      }),
+    );
+
+    await listener.close();
+  });
+
   it("does not block follow-up messages when handler is pending", async () => {
     let resolveFirst: (() => void) | null = null;
     const onMessage = vi.fn(async () => {