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# @clawdbot/nostr
Nostr DM channel plugin for Clawdbot using NIP-04 encrypted direct messages.
## Overview
This extension adds Nostr as a messaging channel to Clawdbot. It enables your bot to:
- Receive encrypted DMs from Nostr users
- Send encrypted responses back
- Work with any NIP-04 compatible Nostr client (Damus, Amethyst, etc.)
## Installation
```bash
clawdbot plugins install @clawdbot/nostr
```
## Quick Setup
1. Generate a Nostr keypair (if you don't have one):
```bash
# Using nak CLI
nak key generate
# Or use any Nostr key generator
```
2. Add to your config:
```json
{
"channels": {
"nostr": {
"privateKey": "${NOSTR_PRIVATE_KEY}",
"relays": ["wss://relay.damus.io", "wss://nos.lol"]
}
}
}
```
3. Set the environment variable:
```bash
export NOSTR_PRIVATE_KEY="nsec1..." # or hex format
```
4. Restart the gateway
## Configuration
| Key | Type | Default | Description |
|-----|------|---------|-------------|
| `privateKey` | string | required | Bot's private key (nsec or hex format) |
| `relays` | string[] | `["wss://relay.damus.io", "wss://nos.lol"]` | WebSocket relay URLs |
| `dmPolicy` | string | `"pairing"` | Access control: `pairing`, `allowlist`, `open`, `disabled` |
| `allowFrom` | string[] | `[]` | Allowed sender pubkeys (npub or hex) |
| `enabled` | boolean | `true` | Enable/disable the channel |
| `name` | string | - | Display name for the account |
## Access Control
### DM Policies
- **pairing** (default): Unknown senders receive a pairing code to request access
- **allowlist**: Only pubkeys in `allowFrom` can message the bot
- **open**: Anyone can message the bot (use with caution)
- **disabled**: DMs are disabled
### Example: Allowlist Mode
```json
{
"channels": {
"nostr": {
"privateKey": "${NOSTR_PRIVATE_KEY}",
"dmPolicy": "allowlist",
"allowFrom": [
"npub1abc...",
"0123456789abcdef..."
]
}
}
}
```
## Testing
### Local Relay (Recommended)
```bash
# Using strfry
docker run -p 7777:7777 ghcr.io/hoytech/strfry
# Configure clawdbot to use local relay
"relays": ["ws://localhost:7777"]
```
### Manual Test
1. Start the gateway with Nostr configured
2. Open Damus, Amethyst, or another Nostr client
3. Send a DM to your bot's npub
4. Verify the bot responds
## Protocol Support
| NIP | Status | Notes |
|-----|--------|-------|
| NIP-01 | Supported | Basic event structure |
| NIP-04 | Supported | Encrypted DMs (kind:4) |
| NIP-17 | Planned | Gift-wrapped DMs (v2) |
## Security Notes
- Private keys are never logged
- Event signatures are verified before processing
- Use environment variables for keys, never commit to config files
- Consider using `allowlist` mode in production
## Troubleshooting
### Bot not receiving messages
1. Verify private key is correctly configured
2. Check relay connectivity
3. Ensure `enabled` is not set to `false`
4. Check the bot's public key matches what you're sending to
### Messages not being delivered
1. Check relay URLs are correct (must use `wss://`)
2. Verify relays are online and accepting connections
3. Check for rate limiting (reduce message frequency)
## License
MIT