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neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 3:52 AM

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How long to install dependencies

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true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 3:53 AM

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neat sequoia How long to install dependencies

Hey! 👋 Installation time varies based on your system and network, but generally:

Typical times:

First install: 5-15 minutes
Cached/subsequent: 1-3 minutes

Factors that affect speed:

Your internet connection (especially for downloading Node packages)
System specs (CPU/disk speed)
Whether you already have Node.js/pnpm installed
If packages are already cached

Pro tips:

Make sure you're using pnpm install (not npm/yarn) — it's faster
Ensure you have a decent internet connection
First install takes longest as it downloads everything

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If it's taking significantly longer than 15-20 minutes, something might be stuck. Let me know what platform you're on and I can help troubleshoot! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 3:53 AM

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I selected all the dependencies

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So how long would it take

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 3:53 AM

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neat sequoia I selected all the dependencies

Ah, that explains it! 😅 Selecting all dependencies means it's pulling in every optional plugin and channel integration (Signal, Telegram, BlueBubbles, Slack, Discord, etc.).

Estimated times with all dependencies:

First install: 10-25 minutes
On a good connection: 10-15 minutes

What's being installed:

All messaging platform integrations
Optional features and plugins
Full dependency tree

What to do while waiting:

🚿 Take a shower
☕ Make coffee/tea
📱 Check your phone

If it's been running for 30+ minutes with no progress, something might be hung. But give it at least 15-20 minutes first — there's a lot to download! 🦐

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 3:54 AM

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neat sequoia So how long would it take

~15-20 minutes on average for all dependencies.

Give it time — it's downloading a lot! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 3:54 AM

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Also I selected iMessage and left it blank

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 3:54 AM

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neat sequoia Also I selected iMessage and left it blank

That's totally fine! 🎉

You can leave iMessage blank for now — you'll configure it later when:

You have a BlueBubbles server set up, OR
You're ready to connect your iMessage bridge

To configure later:

clawdbot configure imessage

For now, just skip it and move on with the install. You can always add it later once you have your BlueBubbles instance running. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 3:55 AM

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Also will it update my CLI by itself if it’s outdated

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 3:55 AM

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neat sequoia Also will it update my CLI by itself if it’s outdated

Yes! ✅

Clawdbot will check for CLI updates during installation and prompt you to update if your version is outdated. It won't auto-update silently — it'll ask you first.

What happens:

Detects outdated CLI version
Shows you what's newer
Asks if you want to update
You choose Y/n

To update manually anytime:

pnpm update clawdbot

Or just run any clawdbot command — it checks for updates on startup. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 3:56 AM

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What’s best model to use in in college wanna automate my work

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 3:56 AM

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neat sequoia What’s best model to use in in college wanna automate my work

Great question! But I need to point you elsewhere for the latest recommendations. 🚨

My knowledge of models is stale — I wake up with outdated info. Model performance and pricing change constantly, so I'd probably give you bad advice.

👉 Head to #models channel (id: 1456704705219661980)

The community has real-time, hands-on experience with:

What's actually good right now
Price/performance ratios
Which models work best for coding vs writing vs reasoning

They're super helpful and will give you current recommendations! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:06 AM

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What is go places ?

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:07 AM

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neat sequoia What is go places ?

Go Places is a Clawdbot skill that queries the Google Places API (New) for finding and looking up locations.

What it does:

🔍 Search for places (restaurants, cafes, etc.) with filters like --open-now, --min-rating, --limit
📍 Resolve addresses/locations to get place IDs
ℹ️ Get details about a place including reviews
🗺️ Location bias - search near specific coordinates

Examples:

goplaces search "coffee" --open-now --min-rating 4 --limit 5
goplaces search "pizza" --lat 40.8 --lng -73.9 --radius-m 3000
goplaces details <place_id> --reviews

Setup:

Requires GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY env var
Install: brew install steipete/tap/goplaces (macOS) or download from GitHub

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It's essentially a CLI wrapper around Google's new Places API, useful for finding nearby spots or getting info about specific locations through natural language queries. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:19 AM

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i get this hwy

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true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:20 AM

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neat sequoia i get this hwy

That error is from Google's API - it's an authentication/authorization failure. This typically happens with the Go Places skill when:

Common causes:

Missing/invalid GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY - Check your env vars
Places API not enabled - Must enable "Maps JavaScript API" AND "Places API (New)" in Google Cloud Console
No billing attached - Google Maps Platform requires a billing account even for free tier
API key restrictions - Key might be restricted to specific IPs/Domains

Quick fixes:

# Check if key is set
echo $GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY

# Test goplaces directly
goplaces search "coffee"

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In Google Cloud Console:

Go to https://console.cloud.google.com/
Enable both:
- Maps JavaScript API
- Places API (New) ← This one is crucial!
Ensure billing is linked (even if you stay under free quota)
Check your API key has no IP/domain restrictions that would block your server

The error is Google's way of saying "I don't know who you are" - it's not a Clawdbot issue per se, but a Google Cloud configuration one. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:20 AM

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i dont have it

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wanna dlete it

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:21 AM

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neat sequoia i dont have it

No worries! Here's how to get a Google Places API key:

Step 1: Go to Google Cloud Console

https://console.cloud.google.com/
Create a new project (or select existing)

Step 2: Enable the APIs

Go to APIs & Services > Library
Search for and enable:
- Maps JavaScript API
- Places API (New) ← Important! This is the newer v3 API

Step 3: Set up credentials

Go to APIs & Services > Credentials
Click Create Credentials → API Key
Copy the key

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:21 AM

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neat sequoia wanna dlete it

To remove the goplaces skill from your Clawdbot:

Option 1: Disable in config

Edit your ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json and add:

{
  "skills": {
    "goplaces": false
  }
}

Option 2: Delete the skill folder

If you have the skill files locally:

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Step 4: Add billing (required)

Go to Billing and link a payment method
Don't worry - there's a generous free tier ($200/month) that covers most personal use

Step 5: Set the env var

export GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY="your-key-here"

For persistent setup (add to your shell profile or Clawdbot config):

# In ~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, or similar
export GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY="AIza..."

Once that's set, restart Clawdbot and goplaces search "coffee" should work! 🦐

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rm -rf ~/clawd/skills/goplaces/
# or wherever the skill is installed

Option 3: Remove from skill list

If you have skill management set up:

clawdbot skills remove goplaces

The first option (config disable) is safest - just add "goplaces": false to your skills config and restart the gateway.

Want me to help you find your skills directory or config location? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:25 AM

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the assiatn isnt replyinh

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:26 AM

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neat sequoia the assiatn isnt replyinh

A few things to check when Clawdbot stops replying:

Quick diagnostics:

Is the gateway running?
```
clawdbot gateway status
```

Check for errors

tail -50 ~/.clawdbot/logs/*.log
# or
clawdbot status

Try a restart

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   clawdbot gateway restart

Test with a simple message

clawdbot message send --target your-number --message "test"

Common causes:

Gateway crashed or stopped
Model API quota/rate limit hit
Stuck in an infinite loop (tool calling itself)
Config change needs restart
Session/context corrupted

What happened right before it stopped replying? Did you:

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Run a command?
Change config?
Use a specific skill?

Let me know what you find and I can help debug further! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:28 AM

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clawdbot configure imessage
how to step bu. stepo

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:28 AM

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neat sequoia clawdbot configure imessage how to step bu. stepo

iMessage Setup Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Install imsg

brew install steipete/tap/imsg

Step 2: Configure Clawdbot
Edit ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json:

{
  "channels": {
    "imessage": {
      "enabled": true,
      "cliPath": "/usr/local/bin/imsg",
      "dbPath": "/Users/YOUR_USERNAME/Library/Messages/chat.db"

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    }
  }
}

Step 3: Start gateway & approve permissions

clawdbot gateway

Step 4: Approve macOS prompts

Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security
Grant Full Disk Access to Clawdbot/imsg
Grant Automation permission for Messages

Step 5: Pair unknown senders

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When someone DMs you, they'll get a pairing code. Approve with:

clawdbot pairing list imessage
clawdbot pairing approve imessage

Requirements:

macOS with Messages signed in
Full Disk Access + Automation permissions
imsg CLI installed

That's it! Let me know where you get stuck. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:29 AM

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Error: Your Command Line Tools are too outdated.
Update them from Software Update in System Settings.

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:29 AM

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neat sequoia Error: Your Command Line Tools are too outdated. Update them from Software Updat...

Fix: Update Command Line Tools

Run this in Terminal:

sudo rm -rf /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools
xcode-select --install

Or manually:

Open System Settings
Go to General > Software Update
Click Updates
Install any available Command Line Tools updates

After installation:

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xcode-select --version

Should show a recent version (like 16.0 or higher).

Then retry:

brew install steipete/tap/imsg

This error means macOS thinks your dev tools are too old for the imsg package to compile. Updating fixes it! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:30 AM

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xcode-select version 2412.

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:31 AM

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neat sequoia xcode-select version 2412.

Version 2412 is good! You should now be able to install imsg:

brew install steipete/tap/imsg

If it still fails, try:

brew update
brew upgrade
brew install steipete/tap/imsg

Let me know if it works or what error you get! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:36 AM

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for immesg

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true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:37 AM

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neat sequoia for immesg

This is a common Xcode license issue. Run:

sudo xcode-select --install

Then:

sudo xcodebuild -license

Press space to scroll through, then type agree and press Enter to accept the license.

After that, retry:

brew install steipete/tap/imsg

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The license acceptance is required before Xcode command line tools can be used. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:43 AM

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how to rrsetart ur gate way

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:43 AM

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neat sequoia how to rrsetart ur gate way

To restart Clawdbot gateway:

# Stop first
clawdbot gateway stop

# Then start again
clawdbot gateway start

Or combined:

clawdbot gateway restart

If the service is installed as a daemon:

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# Check status
clawdbot gateway status

# Restart
clawdbot gateway restart

Which OS are you on? (macOS/Linux) 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:44 AM

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Probe failed · Error: imsg rpc exited (code 1)

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:45 AM

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neat sequoia Probe failed · Error: imsg rpc exited (code 1)

This error means imsg is failing to start. Let's debug:

Step 1: Test imsg directly

/usr/local/bin/imsg --version

Step 2: Check Messages is signed in

Open the Messages app
Make sure you're signed in with your Apple ID

Step 3: Grant permissions
Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security:

Full Disk Access → Add Clawdbot and Terminal
Automation → Enable Messages for Terminal/Clawdbot

Step 4: Verify chat.db exists

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ls -la ~/Library/Messages/chat.db

Step 5: Try running imsg manually

imsg chats --limit 1

If any of these fail, that's your issue! Let me know what you find. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:45 AM

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pieman@PIEMANs-MacBook-Pro ~ % /usr/local/bin/imsg --version

0.4.0

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:46 AM

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neat sequoia pieman@PIEMANs-MacBook-Pro ~ % /usr/local/bin/imsg --version 0.4.0

Good, imsg is installed! Now let's check the next steps:

1. Is Messages signed in?
Open Messages app and confirm you're logged in with your Apple ID.

2. Check permissions:

ls -la ~/Library/Messages/chat.db

3. Try a basic imsg command:

imsg chats --limit 1

4. If permissions are missing, grant them:

System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access → Enable Terminal/Clawdbot

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System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation → Enable Messages

5. Restart gateway after permissions:

clawdbot gateway restart

What happens with imsg chats --limit 1? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:47 AM

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[1] (+14389212966) last=2026-01-25T04:05:48.921Z

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:48 AM

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neat sequoia [1] (+14389212966) last=2026-01-25T04:05:48.921Z

Awesome! imsg works! The issue is likely Clawdbot permissions or config.

Step 1: Grant Clawdbot permissions

System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access → Add Clawdbot
System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation → Enable Messages for Clawdbot

Step 2: Check your config

cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json | grep -A10 imessage

Should show:

{
  "channels": {
    "imessage": {

#

      "enabled": true,
      "cliPath": "/usr/local/bin/imsg",
      "dbPath": "/Users/YOU/Library/Messages/chat.db"
    }
  }
}

Step 3: Restart gateway

clawdbot gateway restart

Step 4: Check logs

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tail -30 ~/.clawdbot/logs/*.log

Let me know what your config looks like and if there are errors in the logs! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:48 AM

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true zodiac Awesome! imsg works! The issue is likely **Clawdbot permissions** or **config**....

but i dont have the app its in termicnal ?

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:49 AM

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neat sequoia but i dont have the app its in termicnal ?

Ah, you're running Clawdbot from Terminal! That's fine - just grant permissions to Terminal (or whichever terminal app you use - iTerm2, etc.):

Grant Full Disk Access:

System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access
Click +
Add Terminal (or your terminal app)

Grant Automation:

System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation
Enable Messages for Terminal (or your terminal app)

Then restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

Which terminal app do you use? (Terminal.app, iTerm2, Warp, etc.) 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:49 AM

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i use mac termnail also i see only system events

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:50 AM

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neat sequoia i use mac termnail also i see only system events

You need to add Terminal.app to the Automation list:

1. Click the + button in the Automation section

2. Navigate to:

/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app

3. Select it and click Open

4. Then enable "Messages" under Terminal

Quick Terminal command to grant permissions:

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# Add Full Disk Access for Terminal
sudo sqlite3 /Library/Application\ Support/com.apple.TCC/TCC.db "INSERT OR REPLACE INTO access VALUES('kTCCServiceSystemPolicyAllFiles','com.apple.terminal',1,1,1,NULL,NULL,NULL,'UNUSED',NULL,0,NULL);"

Then restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

Let me know if Messages shows up after adding Terminal! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:51 AM

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Error: in prepare, table access has 17 columns but 12 values were supplied

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:51 AM

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neat sequoia Error: in prepare, table access has 17 columns but 12 values were supplied

The SQL method doesn't work on newer macOS versions. Let's do it manually:

Manual fix:

Open System Settings > Privacy & Security
Scroll down to Full Disk Access
Click +
Press Cmd+Shift+G to open "Go to folder"
Type: /Applications/Utilities/
Double-click Terminal.app

For Automation:

Still in Privacy & Security
Find Automation (you may need to scroll)
Find Terminal in the list
Enable Messages

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Then restart:

clawdbot gateway restart

The key is adding Terminal to Full Disk Access first, then Messages should appear in Automation. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:53 AM

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i dont seee mesaaage nor there is a option for it

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:53 AM

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neat sequoia i dont seee mesaaage nor there is a option for it

Try this approach:

Step 1: Add Terminal to Full Disk Access first

System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access
Add Terminal: /Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app

Step 2: Use tccutil to grant Messages permission

# Reset and grant Messages access for Terminal
tccutil reset SystemPolicyAllFiles com.apple.terminal
tccutil reset Automation com.apple.terminal

# Then run a test to trigger the prompt
imsg chats --limit 1

Step 3: If prompted, click "Allow"

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Step 4: Check current permissions

sqlite3 ~/Library/Application\ Support/com.apple.TCC/TCC.db "SELECT client, auth_value, service FROM access WHERE client LIKE '%terminal%';"

What does the output show? And did clicking the + in Automation show Terminal? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:54 AM

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i dont see messaegs in autoamtion

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:54 AM

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neat sequoia i dont see messaegs in autoamtion

Let's check what's actually happening:

Check current permissions:

sqlite3 ~/Library/Application\ Support/com.apple.TCC/TCC.db "SELECT client, auth_value, service FROM access WHERE client LIKE '%terminal%' AND service LIKE '%messages%';"

Try running imsg now (after adding Terminal to Full Disk Access):

imsg chats --limit 1

If it prompts for permission, click Allow.

If still nothing, check what apps have Automation access:

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sqlite3 ~/Library/Application\ Support/com.apple.TCC/TCC.db "SELECT client, service FROM access WHERE service LIKE '%message%';"

Also, make sure Messages app is open and signed in when you run these commands - that sometimes triggers the prompt.

What do you see from the sqlite query? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 4:56 AM

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imsg rpc not ready (Error: imsg rpc exited (code 1))

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:57 AM

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neat sequoia

The database queries show nothing is granted yet. Let's try the GUI approach:

Step 1: Open System Settings

Click Apple menu (🍎) > System Settings
Go to Privacy & Security
Scroll to Automation

Step 2: Look carefully - you should see:

System Events (already there)
Other apps below it - scroll down!

Step 3: If Terminal isn't there, trigger a permission prompt:

# First, make sure you granted Full Disk Access to Terminal
# Then run:
imsg chats --limit 1

#

Running imsg should pop up a dialog asking for permission. Click Allow.

Step 4: If no dialog appears, try:

# Reset TCC for Terminal
tccutil reset All com.apple.terminal

# Then run imsg again - should prompt
imsg chats --limit 1

Step 5: Check Full Disk Access is enabled:

System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access
Make sure Terminal is checked

Did the tccutil reset + imsg combo trigger a permission prompt? 🦐

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 4:57 AM

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neat sequoia imsg rpc not ready (Error: imsg rpc exited (code 1))

The issue is how you're running Clawdbot. If it's running as a service/daemon, it won't have the same permissions as your user session.

Option 1: Run Clawdbot manually in Terminal

# Stop any running gateway first
clawdbot gateway stop

# Run it manually (keep Terminal open)
clawdbot gateway

Option 2: If you installed as a service, remove it and run manually:

clawdbot onboard --uninstall-daemon
clawdbot gateway

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Option 3: Check if gateway is running as a service:

launchctl list | grep clawdbot

If you see clawdbot in launchctl, it's running as a service and can't access your user-level permissions. You need to either:

Run it manually in Terminal (permissions follow the Terminal session)
Or grant permissions at system level (harder on newer macOS)

Try Option 1 first:

clawdbot gateway stop
clawdbot gateway (in Terminal)
Check if it connects to iMessage now

Which option works best for you? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:01 AM

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Probe ok ·

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:02 AM

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neat sequoia Probe ok ·

🎉 iMessage is working now!

"Probe ok" means Clawdbot successfully connected to imsg.

Next steps:

Test sending a message:

clawdbot message send --target "+1234567890" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

Pair your device:
- Have someone send you an iMessage
- Approve it with:
```
clawdbot pairing list imessage
```

#

   clawdbot pairing approve imessage

Reply from Discord:
- Send a message in Discord
- Clawdbot should now route replies to iMessage!

You're all set! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:02 AM

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true zodiac 🎉 **iMessage is working now!** "Probe ok" means Clawdbot successfully connecte...

where to send the messahe

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:03 AM

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neat sequoia where to send the messahe

Use your own phone number to test:

clawdbot message send --target "+YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

You should receive it on your Mac via Messages!

To find your number:

Open Messages app
Click your name at the top
Your phone number is listed there

Or send to someone else:

Anyone with an iPhone/Mac who uses iMessage
Use their phone number or Apple ID email

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Try sending to yourself first! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:04 AM

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why isnt the assitant not replying

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:05 AM

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neat sequoia why isnt the assitant not replying

Let's check what's happening:

1. Is the gateway running?

clawdbot gateway status

2. Check for errors:

tail -20 ~/.clawdbot/logs/*.log

3. Test if iMessage channel is working:

clawdbot message send --target "+YOUR_NUMBER" --message "test"

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4. Check the gateway output - look at the Terminal window where you ran clawdbot gateway

Common issues:

Gateway stopped/crashed
Model API error (quota, auth)
imsg connection lost
Session stuck

What does clawdbot gateway status show? And check your Terminal - is there any error output? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:07 AM

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how to change model

broken maple Jan 25, 2026, 5:08 AM

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Hi, can someone help me? I went through setup and connected my claude pro plan access, but I can't talk to the agent here

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:09 AM

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broken maple Hi, can someone help me? I went through setup and connected my claude pro plan a...

I see the issue - the assistant isn't responding (silent failure). Let's check:

1. Check model configuration:

clawdbot model status

2. Check for API errors:

tail -30 ~/.clawdbot/logs/*.log

3. Try sending a test message:

clawdbot message send --target "+YOUR_NUMBER" --message "test"

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4. Check if model is set:

cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json | grep -A5 defaultModel

Most common cause: Model API key/auth expired or quota exceeded.

Also, @Kathy - same issue! Check your model config:

clawdbot model status

Make sure Anthropic is configured with CLAUDE_API_KEY or you're using OAuth. What does clawdbot model status show for both of you? 🦐

broken maple Jan 25, 2026, 5:10 AM

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clawdbot model status doesn't run

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:10 AM

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broken maple Hi, can someone help me? I went through setup and connected my claude pro plan a...

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true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:10 AM

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broken maple clawdbot model status doesn't run

Let's figure out what's wrong:

1. Check if clawdbot is installed:

which clawdbot

2. Try with full path:

~/clawdbot-ref/packages/cli/bin/clawdbot.js model status
# or
npx clawdbot model status

3. Check for errors:

#

clawdbot doctor

4. Check gateway is running:

clawdbot gateway status

5. Check your config:

cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

What happens when you run clawdbot doctor? And are you running the gateway in another terminal? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:11 AM

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broken maple clawdbot model status doesn't run

nga make ur own channel

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leave me alone

broken maple Jan 25, 2026, 5:11 AM

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oh sorry how do I do thath

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:11 AM

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broken maple oh sorry how do I do thath

ask a mod

broken maple Jan 25, 2026, 5:11 AM

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oh sorry ser! all yours!

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:12 AM

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neat sequoia

I see the issue! You're using Google Gemini instead of Anthropic Claude:

Model: google/gemini-3-pro-preview

But you said you connected Claude Pro. Let's fix that:

1. Check your current model config:

cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json | grep -A10 agents

2. Set Anthropic as the model:

# Option A: Using env var

#

export DEFAULT_MODEL="anthropic/claude-opus-4-5"
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-key-here"

# Option B: In config
clawdbot config set defaultModel "anthropic/claude-opus-4-5"

3. Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

For Claude Pro with OAuth:

Use clawdbot configure or clawdbot onboard
Choose "Anthropic OAuth (Claude Pro/Max)"

#

What does your current ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json show for the model configuration? 🦐

#

Got it! Switching to help Kathy. 🦐

@Kathy - Let's get Claude working:

1. Check what OAuth provider you configured:

cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json | grep -B5 -A5 anthropic

2. If using OAuth (recommended for Claude Pro):

clawdbot configure
# Select: Anthropic OAuth (Claude Pro/Max)

#

3. If using API key directly:

export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-ant-api03-..."

4. Set default model:

clawdbot config set defaultModel "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-20250514"

5. Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

For a clean reconfigure:

#

# Remove old config and start fresh
rm ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json
clawdbot onboard

What does your current config show for anthropic? 🦐

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:12 AM

#

broken maple oh sorry ser! all yours!

Thanks Kathy! 🎉

@awesomepieman69 - Hey, no worries! Just wanted to make sure you got iMessage working.

If you're all set, great! If you hit any issues, just ask.

Otherwise, I'll let you be! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:12 AM

#

true zodiac I see the issue! You're using **Google Gemini** instead of **Anthropic Claude**:...

no i was using gemini i would like it thta way

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:13 AM

#

neat sequoia no i was using gemini i would like it thta way

No problem! Gemini is totally valid - it's your choice! 🎯

The issue is the assistant isn't replying at all - that's a different problem.

Let's debug why it's silent:

1. Check gateway is still running:

clawdbot gateway status

2. Look for errors:

tail -30 ~/.clawdbot/logs/*.log

3. Try restarting the gateway:

#

clawdbot gateway stop
clawdbot gateway

4. Test Gemini directly:

# In a new Terminal, test the model
export GOOGLE_API_KEY="your-key"
curl -s -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"contents":[{"parts":[{"text":"hi"}]}}' \
  "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-2.0-flash-exp:generateContent?key=$GOOGLE_API_KEY"

What's in your logs? And is the gateway still running? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:15 AM

#

"error": {
"code": 400,
"message": "API key not valid. Please pass a valid API key.",
"status": "INVALID_ARGUMENT",
"details": [
{
"@type": "type.googleapis.com/google.rpc.ErrorInfo",
"reason": "API_KEY_INVALID",
"domain": "googleapis.com",
"metadata": {
"service": "generativelanguage.googleapis.com"
}
},
{
"@type": "type.googleapis.com/google.rpc.LocalizedMessage",
"locale": "en-US",
"message": "API key not valid. Please pass a valid API key."
}
]
}
}

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:16 AM

#

neat sequoia "error": { "code": 400, "message": "API key not valid. Please pass a val...

Found it! Your Google API key is invalid/missing.

Fix the API key:

1. Get a new API key:

Go to: https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey
Click Create API Key
Copy it

2. Set it in your config:

clawdbot config set google.apiKey "YOUR_NEW_KEY"

3. Or set as env var:

#

export GOOGLE_API_KEY="your-key-here"

4. Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

To make it permanent, add to your shell profile:

# In ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc
export GOOGLE_API_KEY="AIzaSy..."

Get a fresh key from https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey and you should be good to go! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:21 AM

#

ok i wanna use open ai api key insated of google for clawd

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:21 AM

#

neat sequoia ok i wanna use open ai api key insated of google for clawd

Easy switch! Here's how to use OpenAI:

1. Set your OpenAI API key:

export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-your-key-here"

2. Set the default model:

clawdbot config set defaultModel "openai/gpt-4o"

3. Or in your config file (~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json):

{
  "defaultModel": "openai/gpt-4o",

#

  "openai": {
    "apiKey": "sk-your-key-here"
  }
}

4. Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

Popular OpenAI models:

openai/gpt-4o - Latest flagship
openai/gpt-4o-mini - Cheaper, faster
openai/gpt-5-mini - Newer model

#

To make it permanent:

# Add to ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc
export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..."

Once you set the key and model, restart and test! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:23 AM

#

Error: Config validation failed: <root>: Unrecognized key: "defaultModel"

#

i did 5.2

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:24 AM

#

neat sequoia Error: Config validation failed: <root>: Unrecognized key: "defaultModel"

The key name is different. Let's check your config structure:

1. View current config:

cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

2. The correct key is likely:

# Set model under agents.defaults
clawdbot config set agents.defaults.models '["openai/gpt-4o", "openai/gpt-4o-mini"]'

3. Or set as environment variable:

export DEFAULT_MODEL="openai/gpt-4o"

#

4. Check what models are available:

clawdbot model list

5. Or manually edit your config:

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

Add under agents:

{
  "agents": {
    "defaults": {
      "models": ["openai/gpt-4o", "openai/gpt-4o-mini"]

#

    }
  }
}

What does your current config look like? (cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json) 🦐

#

Nice! Now just add your OpenAI API key and restart:

1. Add your API key to config:

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

Add:

{
  "openai": {
    "apiKey": "sk-your-key-here"
  }
}

2. Or set as env var:

#

export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-your-key-here"

3. Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

4. Test:

clawdbot message send --target "+YOUR_NUMBER" --message "hi"

Make sure to save the config with Ctrl+O then Enter, then Ctrl+X to exit nano. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:31 AM

#

{
"meta": {
"lastTouchedVersion": "2026.1.23-1",
"lastTouchedAt": "2026-01-25T04:22:29.319Z"
},
"wizard": {
"lastRunAt": "2026-01-25T04:13:55.103Z",
"lastRunVersion": "2026.1.23-1",
"lastRunCommand": "onboard",
"lastRunMode": "local"
},
"auth": {
"profiles": {
"google:default": {
"provider": "google",
"mode": "api_key"
}
}
},
"agents": {
"defaults": {
"model": {
"primary": "google/gemini-3-pro-preview"
},
"models": {
"google/gemini-3-pro-preview": {
"alias": "gemini"
}
},
"workspace": "/Users/pieman/clawd",
"compaction": {
"mode": "safeguard"
},
"maxConcurrent": 4,
"subagents": {
"maxConcurrent": 8
}
}
},
"messages": {
"ackReactionScope": "group-mentions"
},
"commands": {
"native": "auto",
"nativeSkills": "auto"
},
"hooks": {
"internal": {
"enabled": true,
"entries": {
"boot-md": {
"enabled": true
},
"command-logger": {
"enabled": true
},
"session-memory": {
"enabled": true
}
}
}
},

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:31 AM

#

neat sequoia { "meta": { "lastTouchedVersion": "2026.1.23-1", "lastTouchedAt": "202...

I can see your config! Let's edit it to switch to OpenAI:

1. Open the config:

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

2. Update the auth.profiles section:
Change from:

"auth": {
  "profiles": {
    "google:default": {
      "provider": "google",
      "mode": "api_key"
    }

#

}
}

To:

"auth": {
  "profiles": {
    "openai:default": {
      "provider": "openai",
      "mode": "api_key"
    }
  }
}

#

3. Update the model:
Change:

"model": {
  "primary": "google/gemini-3-pro-preview"
}

To:

"model": {
  "primary": "openai/gpt-4o"
}

4. Save and restart:

#

clawdbot gateway restart

Want me to give you the full corrected config? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:35 AM

#

[diagnostic] lane task error: lane=main durationMs=2 error="Error: No API key found for provider "openai". Auth store: /Users/pieman/.clawdbot/agents/main/agent/auth-profiles.json (agentDir: /Users/pieman/.clawdbot/agents/main/agent). Configure auth for this agent (clawdbot agents add <id>) or copy auth-profiles.json from the main agentDir."
05:34:38 [diagnostic] lane task error: lane=session:agent:main:main durationMs=6 error="Error: No API key found for provider "openai". Auth store: /Users/pieman/.clawdbot/agents/main/agent/auth-profiles.json (agentDir: /Users/pieman/.clawdbot/agents/main/agent). Configure auth for this agent (clawdbot agents add <id>) or copy auth-profiles.json from the main agentDir."

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:35 AM

#

neat sequoia [diagnostic] lane task error: lane=main durationMs=2 error="Error: No API key fo...

You need to add the OpenAI auth profile. Run:

clawdbot agents add openai --api-key "sk-your-openai-key-here"

Or manually add it:

nano ~/.clawdbot/agents/main/agent/auth-profiles.json

Add:

{
  "openai:default": {

#

    "provider": "openai",
    "mode": "api_key",
    "apiKey": "sk-your-key-here"
  }
}

Save and restart:

clawdbot gateway restart

The key path is: ~/.clawdbot/agents/main/agent/auth-profiles.json

Make sure to use your actual OpenAI API key! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:36 AM

#

error: unknown option '--api-key'

#

{
"version": 1,
"profiles": {
"google:default": {
"type": "api_key",
"provider": "google",
"key": "AIzaSyBunFKXZeM-W4AY6x6y1-HyFDHRuaLF5EM"
}
},
"lastGood": {
"google": "google:default"
},
"usageStats": {
"google:default": {
"errorCount": 0,
"lastFailureAt": 1769317696373,
"lastUsed": 1769317696377
}
}
}

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:37 AM

#

neat sequoia error: unknown option '--api-key'

Manual it is! Edit the auth file:

nano ~/.clawdbot/agents/main/agent/auth-profiles.json

Add this content:

{
  "openai:default": {
    "provider": "openai",
    "mode": "api_key",
    "apiKey": "sk-your-openai-key-here"
  }
}

#

Save: Ctrl+O → Enter → Ctrl+X

Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

Make sure to replace sk-your-openai-key-here with your actual key! 🦐

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:38 AM

#

neat sequoia { "version": 1, "profiles": { "google:default": { "type": "api_key...

I see the format! Update it to add OpenAI:

{
  "version": 1,
  "profiles": {
    "google:default": {
      "type": "api_key",
      "provider": "google",
      "key": "AIzaSyBunFKXZeM-W4AY6x6y1-HyFDHRuaLF5EM"
    },
    "openai:default": {
      "type": "api_key",
      "provider": "openai",
      "key": "sk-your-openai-key-here"
    }

#

  },
  "lastGood": {
    "google": "google:default",
    "openai": "openai:default"
  },
  "usageStats": {
    "google:default": {
      "errorCount": 0,
      "lastFailureAt": 1769317696373,
      "lastUsed": 1769317696377
    }
  }
}

Save and restart:

#

clawdbot gateway restart

Replace sk-your-openai-key-here with your actual key! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:40 AM

#

true zodiac I see the format! Update it to add OpenAI: ```json { "version": 1, "profile...

give me the full uodated version

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:41 AM

#

neat sequoia give me the full uodated version

{
  "version": 1,
  "profiles": {
    "google:default": {
      "type": "api_key",
      "provider": "google",
      "key": "AIzaSyBunFKXZeM-W4AY6x6y1-HyFDHRuaLF5EM"
    },
    "openai:default": {
      "type": "api_key",
      "provider": "openai",
      "key": "sk-YOUR-OPENAI-KEY-HERE"
    }
  },
  "lastGood": {

#

    "google": "google:default",
    "openai": "openai:default"
  },
  "usageStats": {
    "google:default": {
      "errorCount": 0,
      "lastFailureAt": 1769317696373,
      "lastUsed": 1769317696377
    }
  }
}

Just replace sk-YOUR-OPENAI-KEY-HERE with your actual OpenAI key!

Save, then:

#

clawdbot gateway restart

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:42 AM

#

i dont want google anymrpoe

#

only open ai

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:43 AM

#

neat sequoia only open ai

{
  "version": 1,
  "profiles": {
    "openai:default": {
      "type": "api_key",
      "provider": "openai",
      "key": "sk-YOUR-OPENAI-KEY-HERE"
    }
  },
  "lastGood": {
    "openai": "openai:default"
  },
  "usageStats": {}
}

#

That's exactly what I gave you - Google is removed, only OpenAI remains!

{
  "version": 1,
  "profiles": {
    "openai:default": {
      "type": "api_key",
      "provider": "openai",
      "key": "sk-YOUR-OPENAI-KEY-HERE"
    }
  },
  "lastGood": {
    "openai": "openai:default"
  },
  "usageStats": {}

#

Save and restart:

clawdbot gateway restart

#

Save and restart:

clawdbot gateway restart

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:46 AM

#

wjhat modlrs are supprted by calwd for oepn ai

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:46 AM

#

neat sequoia wjhat modlrs are supprted by calwd for oepn ai

OpenAI models Clawdbot supports:

openai/gpt-5.2 - Latest flagship (most capable)
openai/gpt-5.1 - Previous GPT-5
openai/gpt-4o - Powerful, balanced
openai/gpt-4o-mini - Cheaper, faster ✅
openai/gpt-4.1 - Good for tool calling
o1 / o3-mini - Reasoning models

Recommended:

# In your config, set:
"model": {
  "primary": "openai/gpt-4o-mini"
}

#

Or for more power:

"model": {
  "primary": "openai/gpt-5.2"
}

Check available models:

clawdbot model list

GPT-4o-mini is great for everyday use - cheap and fast! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:48 AM

#

lets set up messagses where we left off

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:49 AM

#

neat sequoia lets set up messagses where we left off

Got it! Let's verify iMessage is ready:

1. Check iMessage is in your config:

cat ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json | grep -A10 imessage

Should show:

{
  "channels": {
    "imessage": {
      "enabled": true,
      "cliPath": "/usr/local/bin/imsg",
      "dbPath": "/Users/YOUR_USER/Library/Messages/chat.db"
    }

#

}
}

2. Is the gateway running?

clawdbot gateway status

3. Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

4. Test sending to yourself:

#

clawdbot message send --target "+YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

5. Check pairing list:

clawdbot pairing list imessage

What does your iMessage config show? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:51 AM

#

Screenshot_2026-01-24_at_11.51.23_PM.png

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:52 AM

#

neat sequoia

I see two issues:

1. Gateway status is bad - restart it:

clawdbot gateway stop
clawdbot gateway

2. Your message command has an unclosed quote:

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

(Notice the closing ! before the closing quote - your command was missing it)

After the gateway restarts and says "Probe ok":

Try sending again:

#

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

Let me know what happens after you restart the gateway! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:53 AM

#

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"
this where

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:53 AM

#

neat sequoia clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!" ...

Run it in Terminal while your gateway is running in a separate Terminal window.

Step 1: Start gateway (Terminal 1)

clawdbot gateway

(Keep this running)

Step 2: Send message (Terminal 2)

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

Or if you only have one Terminal:

Press Ctrl+C to stop the current gateway
Run the message command:

#

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

Then restart the gateway:

clawdbot gateway

You need the gateway running to send messages! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:54 AM

#

Screenshot_2026-01-24_at_11.54.48_PM.png

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:55 AM

#

neat sequoia

You hit Enter too early! The command got split. Press Ctrl+C to cancel, then type the full command on one line:

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

Key: Type the WHOLE command on ONE line, then press Enter. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:56 AM

#

pieman@PIEMANs-MacBook-Pro ~ % clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot!"

dquote>

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:57 AM

#

neat sequoia pieman@PIEMANs-MacBook-Pro ~ % clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --m...

The ! (exclamation mark) is causing issues in zsh! Escape it or use single quotes:

Option 1: Single quotes

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message 'Hello from Clawdbot!'

Option 2: Escape the !

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot\!"

Option 3: Disable history for this line

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hello from Clawdbot"!

#

Try Option 1 first! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:57 AM

#

worled

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:58 AM

#

neat sequoia worled

🎉 It worked!

You should have received the message on your Mac via Messages!

What's next?

Reply from Discord - Send a message in Discord and it should route to iMessage!
Add more contacts - Send to other numbers:

clawdbot message send --target "+ANOTHER_NUMBER" --message "Hi from Clawdbot!"

Check the dashboard:

http://127.0.0.1:18789/

#

You're all set! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 5:58 AM

#

Clawdbot: access not configured.

Your iMessage sender id: +13462762075

Pairing code: D4EPH3CB

Ask the bot owner to approve with:
clawdbot pairing approve imessage <cod

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 5:59 AM

#

neat sequoia Clawdbot: access not configured. Your iMessage sender id: +13462762075 Pairing...

You need to approve the pairing code! Run:

clawdbot pairing approve imessage D4EPH3CB

Then test sending again:

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message 'Hello from Clawdbot!'

Once paired, you can send and receive messages! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:00 AM

#

how do i change its name

#

and pciture

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:01 AM

#

neat sequoia how do i change its name

Change the display name in your config:

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

Add or update:

{
  "messages": {
    "senderName": "Your Bot Name"
  }
}

Save and restart:

#

clawdbot gateway restart

Popular names:

"Clawdbot"
"Assistant"
"Bot"

What name do you want? 🦐

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:02 AM

#

neat sequoia and pciture

For iMessage, the name and picture come from your Apple ID, not Clawdbot.

To change them:

Open Messages app
Click your name at the top
Edit your name and photo there

Alternative: Use a dedicated Apple ID

Create a new Apple ID for the bot
Sign into Messages with that account
The bot will show that account's name and photo

Clawdbot config can only change text labels - not the actual iMessage display name/photo. That's controlled by Apple's servers.

So to change the picture, you need to change your Apple ID profile picture! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:03 AM

#

need it stop

Screenshot_2026-01-25_at_12.03.01_AM.png

#

salkting to itselpt

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:04 AM

#

neat sequoia salkting to itselpt

You can talk to yourself through Clawdbot!

How it works:

Open Messages app on your Mac
Send a message to your own number (+13462762075)
Clawdbot will pick it up and respond

Or from Discord:

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message "Hey bot, what can you do?"

Make sure:

Gateway is running: clawdbot gateway
Pairing is approved
Your number is in allowFrom:

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:04 AM

#

neat sequoia need it stop

Stop the gateway:

clawdbot gateway stop

Or force kill if stuck:

pkill -f clawdbot

Or find and kill:

ps aux | grep clawdbot
kill -9 THE_PID

#

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

Add:

{
  "channels": {
    "imessage": {
      "allowFrom": ["+13462762075"]
    }
  }
}

Then restart gateway and message yourself! 🦐

#

What does the error in your screenshot say? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:08 AM

#

well i gotta stop answring my self sicne its annoyinf only one dsided is enfu

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:08 AM

#

neat sequoia well i gotta stop answring my self sicne its annoyinf only one dsided is enfu

Disable replies from yourself:

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

Add or update:

{
  "channels": {
    "imessage": {
      "dmPolicy": "disabled"
    }
  }
}

#

Save and restart:

clawdbot gateway restart

Alternative - just remove your number from allowlist:

{
  "channels": {
    "imessage": {
      "allowFrom": []
    }
  }
}

This will stop Clawdbot from responding to messages from your number. You can still send messages TO it, but it won't auto-reply. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:09 AM

#

true zodiac **Save and restart:** ```bash clawdbot gateway restart ``` **Alternative - just...

but it will answe my dms?

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:09 AM

#

neat sequoia but it will answe my dms?

Yes! You can still talk to Clawdbot - just differently:

What stops:

iMessages from your number triggering auto-replies

What still works:

Discord - Talk to Clawdbot here normally
Dashboard - http://127.0.0.1:18789/

CLI commands:

clawdbot message send --target "+13462762075" --message 'Ask something'

The self-reply loop was because Clawdbot was receiving ITS OWN messages and replying back. Disabling dmPolicy or allowFrom fixes that.

Best setup for you:

#

{
  "channels": {
    "imessage": {
      "dmPolicy": "disabled",
      "groupPolicy": "disabled"
    }
  }
}

This stops iMessage auto-replies but you can still initiate from Discord or CLI. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:12 AM

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"channels": {
"imessage": {
"dmPolicy": "disabled"
"groupPolicy": "disabled"
"enabled": true,
"cliPath": "/usr/local/bin/imsg",
"dbPath": "/Users/pieman/Library/Messages/chat.db"
}
},

#

fix thid

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:29 AM

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How to change from iMessage to telegram

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@true zodiac

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:29 AM

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neat sequoia How to change from iMessage to telegram

Easy! Here's how to set up Telegram:

Step 1: Get a Telegram Bot Token

Message @BotFather on Telegram: https://t.me/BotFather
Send /newbot
Follow the prompts
Copy your Bot Token (something like 123456:ABC-DEF1234ghIkl-zyx57W2v1u123ew11)

Step 2: Add to your config:

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

Add:

#

  "channels": {
    "telegram": {
      "enabled": true,
      "botToken": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN"
    }
  }
}

Step 3: Disable iMessage (optional):

{
  "channels": {
    "imessage": {
      "enabled": false

#

    },
    "telegram": {
      "enabled": true,
      "botToken": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN"
    }
  }
}

Step 4: Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

Step 5: Message your bot

Search for your bot username on Telegram

#

Send /start

Got your Bot Token yet? 🦐

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:30 AM

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neat sequoia <@1457407575476801641>

I'm here! Just send me your Bot Token when you get it from @BotFather.

Quick recap:

Message @BotFather on Telegram
Type /newbot
Name your bot
Copy the token
Give it to me and I'll help you add it to config!

What name do you want for your bot? 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:35 AM

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true zodiac Easy! Here's how to set up Telegram: **Step 1: Get a Telegram Bot Token** 1. Me...

delte "channels": {
"imessage": {

  "enabled": true,
  "cliPath": "/usr/local/bin/imsg",
  "dbPath": "/Users/pieman/Library/Messages/chat.db"
}

}, delte immesasge add tg

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:36 AM

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neat sequoia delte "channels": { "imessage": { "enabled": true, "cliPath":...

Here's your updated config with iMessage removed and Telegram added:

{
  "channels": {
    "telegram": {
      "enabled": true,
      "botToken": "YOUR_TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN"
    }
  }
}

Paste this into your config:

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

#

Save: Ctrl+O → Enter → Ctrl+X

Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

Then message your bot on Telegram and send /start!

Don't forget to replace YOUR_TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN with the token from @BotFather! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:42 AM

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okay tg work now work on skills

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why does 1password shows blocked

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:42 AM

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neat sequoia okay tg work now work on skills

Great! Let's set up some skills.

Check available skills:

clawdbot skills list

Popular skills to add:

goplaces - Search Google Places
```
clawdbot skills add goplaces
```
weather - Get weather forecasts

#

   clawdbot skills add weather

openai-image-gen - Generate images with DALL-E
```
clawdbot skills add openai-image-gen
```
coding-agent - Use Codex CLI for coding
```
clawdbot skills add coding-agent
```
github - GitHub CLI integration

#

1Password blocked is usually a macOS security permission issue.

Quick fixes:

Grant Full Disk Access:
- System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access
- Add 1Password
Grant Accessibility:
- System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility
- Add 1Password
Allow from App Store:
- System Settings > Privacy & Security > App Management
- Make sure 1Password is allowed
Disable SIP temporarily (advanced):

#

   # Only if needed for CLI
   csrutil disable

Reinstall 1Password if permissions are corrupted

For Clawdbot to work with 1Password:

Make sure Terminal has Full Disk Access (for Clawdbot)
If using 1Password CLI, grant Accessibility to Terminal

What exactly is blocked? (screenshot would help!) 🦐

#

   clawdbot skills add github

To install a skill:

clawdbot skills add <skill-name>

What skills interest you?

📍 Places/Location
🌤️ Weather
🎨 Image Generation
💻 Coding
🐙 GitHub
🎤 Text-to-Speech (TTS)

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Tell me what you want and I'll help you set it up! 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 6:43 AM

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Install failed (unknown exit): ✔︎ JSON API formula.jws.json

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 6:44 AM

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neat sequoia Install failed (unknown exit): ✔︎ JSON API formula.jws.json

That's 1Password blocking the network request!

Fix: Disable 1Password protection temporarily

Open 1Password
Go to Settings > Privacy > Protection
Disable "Protect Data" or "Block Tracking"
Uncheck "Enable 1Password protection"

Or add an exception:

Add localhost or 127.0.0.1 to 1Password's allowlist

Then retry the skill install:

clawdbot skills add goplaces

#

After install completes, re-enable 1Password protection.

This is a common issue - 1Password's privacy protection can be too aggressive and block local requests. 🦐

neat sequoia Jan 25, 2026, 7:05 AM

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wanna change open ai to mini max model

true zodiacBOT Jan 25, 2026, 7:05 AM

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neat sequoia wanna change open ai to mini max model

Easy switch to MiniMax! Here's how:

1. Set your MiniMax API key:

export MINIMAX_API_KEY="your-minimax-key"

2. Update your auth config:

nano ~/.clawdbot/agents/main/agent/auth-profiles.json

Change from:

{
  "openai:default": {

#

    "type": "api_key",
    "provider": "openai",
    "key": "sk-your-openai-key"
  }
}

To:

{
  "minimax:default": {
    "type": "api_key",
    "provider": "minimax",
    "key": "your-minimax-key"
  }

#

3. Update your main config:

nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json

Change:

"model": {
  "primary": "openai/gpt-4o-mini"
}

To:

#

"model": {
  "primary": "minimax/MiniMax-M2.1"
}

4. Restart gateway:

clawdbot gateway restart

Where to get MiniMax API key:

https://api.minimax.chat/
Sign up and create an API key

What MiniMax model do you want? (MiniMax-M2.1 is the main one) 🦐

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