docs: expand FAQ with Docker, OAuth, bun vs Node, debugging
- Docker/container setup (volumes, pnpm persistence, startup script) - OAuth vs API key billing differences - OAuth callback workarounds for headless/containers - Terminal onboarding vs macOS app (terminal more stable) - bun binary vs Node runtime (Node more stable for WhatsApp) - gateway:watch for debugging - Tailscale link and setup clarification Based on community questions from Discord #help
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@@ -66,6 +66,35 @@ pnpm clawdis doctor
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It checks your config, skills status, and gateway health. It can also restart the gateway daemon if needed.
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### Terminal onboarding vs macOS app?
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**Use terminal onboarding** (`pnpm clawdis onboard`) — it's more stable right now.
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The macOS app onboarding is still being polished and can have quirks (e.g., WhatsApp 515 errors, OAuth issues).
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## Authentication
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### OAuth vs API key — what's the difference?
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- **OAuth** — Uses your Claude Pro/Max subscription ($20-100/mo flat). No per-token charges. ✅ Recommended!
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- **API key** — Pay-per-token via console.anthropic.com. Can get expensive fast.
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They're **separate billing**! An API key does NOT use your subscription.
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**For OAuth:** During onboarding, pick "Anthropic OAuth", log in to your Claude account, paste the code back.
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**If OAuth fails** (headless/container): Do OAuth on a normal machine, then copy `~/.clawdis/` to your server. The auth is just a JSON file.
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### OAuth callback not working (containers/headless)?
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OAuth needs the callback to reach the machine running the CLI. Options:
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1. **Copy auth manually** — Run OAuth on your laptop, copy `~/.clawdis/credentials/` to the container.
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2. **SSH tunnel** — `ssh -L 18789:localhost:18789 user@server`
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3. **Tailscale** — Put both machines on your tailnet.
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## Migration & Deployment
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- **WhatsApp login:** QR code works in terminal — no display needed.
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- **Persistence:** Mount `~/.clawdis/` and your workspace as volumes.
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- **pnpm doesn't persist:** Global npm installs don't survive container restarts. Install pnpm in your startup script.
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- **Browser automation:** Optional. If needed, install headless Chrome + Playwright deps, or connect to a remote browser via `--remote-debugging-port`.
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Basic approach:
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```dockerfile
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FROM node:22
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WORKDIR /app
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# Clone, pnpm install, pnpm build
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# Mount volumes for persistence
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CMD ["pnpm", "clawdis", "gateway"]
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**Volume mappings (e.g., Unraid):**
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```
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/mnt/user/appdata/clawdis/config → /root/.clawdis
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/mnt/user/appdata/clawdis/workspace → /root/clawd
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/mnt/user/appdata/clawdis/app → /app
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```
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**Startup script (`start.sh`):**
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```bash
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#!/bin/bash
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npm install -g pnpm
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cd /app
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pnpm clawdis gateway
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```
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**Container command:**
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```
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bash /app/start.sh
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```
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Docker support is on the roadmap — PRs welcome!
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### Can I run Clawdis headless on a VPS?
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- Use `pm2`, `systemd`, or a `launchd` plist to keep the gateway running.
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- Consider Tailscale for secure remote access.
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### bun binary vs Node runtime?
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Clawdis can run as:
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- **bun binary** — Single executable, easy distribution, auto-restarts via launchd
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- **Node runtime** (`pnpm clawdis gateway`) — More stable for WhatsApp
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If you see WebSocket errors like `ws.WebSocket 'upgrade' event is not implemented`, use Node instead of the bun binary. Bun's WebSocket implementation has edge cases that can break WhatsApp (Baileys).
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**For stability:** Use launchd (macOS) or the Clawdis.app — they handle process supervision (auto-restart on crash).
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**For debugging:** Use `pnpm gateway:watch` for live reload during development.
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## Multi-Instance & Contexts
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### How do I run commands on other machines?
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Use **Tailscale** to create a secure network between your machines:
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Use **[Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/)** to create a secure network between your machines:
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1. Install Tailscale on all machines
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1. Install Tailscale on all machines (it's separate from Clawdis — set it up yourself)
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2. Each gets a stable IP (like `100.x.x.x`)
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3. SSH just works: `ssh user@100.x.x.x "command"`
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Clawdis can use Tailscale when you set `bridge.bind: "tailnet"` in your config — it auto-detects your Tailscale IP.
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For deeper integration, look into **Clawdis nodes** — pair remote machines with your gateway for camera/screen/automation access.
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@@ -269,6 +326,11 @@ Common issues:
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- Missing API keys in config
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- Invalid config syntax (remember it's JSON5, but still check for errors)
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**Debug mode** — use watch for live reload:
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```bash
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pnpm gateway:watch
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```
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**Pro tip:** Use Codex to debug:
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```bash
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cd ~/path/to/clawdis
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