Mobile MoltBot

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Hey @primal path ,

Can you use molt bot on mobile? Instead of Mac 🖥️. Using VPs and mobile terminal ?

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[primal path]

Yes, you can use Moltbot on mobile! But there's an important distinction:

The Gateway needs to run somewhere (macOS, Linux, or a VPS). The mobile apps (iOS/Android) act as companion nodes that connect to a Gateway, not host it themselves.

Your options for mobile use:

1️⃣ VPS + Mobile Terminal (SSH)

Run the Gateway on a cheap VPS ($5/mo on Hetzner), then SSH from your mobile terminal (e.g., Termius, Prompt):

# From mobile terminal, tunnel to your VPS:
ssh -N -L 18789:127.0.0.1:18789 user@your-vps-ip

# Then open in mobile browser:
http://127.0.0.1:18789/

📖 Docs: Linux VPS quick path | Hetzner VPS guide

2️⃣ Mobile App as a Node

Install the Android or iOS node app, pair it to your existing Gateway (running on your Mac or a VPS), and get canvas/camera/location features on mobile.

📖 Docs: Android node | iOS node

3️⃣ Mobile Browser + Web UI

Once your Gateway is accessible (via VPS or tunnel), access the full web UI from any mobile browser — no app needed.

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TL;DR: You can't run the full Gateway directly on mobile alone. Pair it with a VPS (Linux) and use your mobile as a terminal or node companion. The Linux VPS docs above have the exact steps! 🦐

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@primal path is it safer running it on VPS so bot is sandboxed?

[primal path]

Yes, absolutely! Running on a VPS is generally safer and more isolated. Here's why:

✅ VPS Benefits

| Aspect               | Your Mac             | VPS                       |
| -------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **Sandboxing**           | Limited (host OS)    | Full container isolation  |
| **Uptime**               | Sleeps/disconnects   | 24/7 always-on            |
| **Network exposure**     | Your home IP         | VPS IP (firewall control) |
| **Destructive commands** | Access to _your_ files | Access to container only  |
| **Persistence**          | Laptop off = bot off | Runs forever              |

⚠️ What "sandboxed" actually means

• The Gateway runs in Docker (or as a systemd service)
• If something goes wrong, you just destroy/recreate the container

• Your personal files (~/Documents, etc.) are never touched
• The bot operates in its own /home/node/.clawdbot/ and ~/clawd/ directories
🔐 Security best practices

1. Bind to loopback or internal — Don't expose the Gateway port publicly
2. Use SSH tunnel — Access from your laptop/mobile via encrypted tunnel
3. Firewall — Only allow SSH (22) from your IPs
4. Tokens — Keep gateway tokens private
   The Hetzner guide I linked earlier walks through exactly this setup with Docker isolation. It's the recommended approach for anyone who wants a "set it and forget it" bot that won't accidentally touch their personal machine. 🦐

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