---
name: setup
description: Run initial NanoClaw setup. Use when user wants to install dependencies, authenticate messaging channels, register their main channel, or start the background services. Triggers on "setup", "install", "configure nanoclaw", or first-time setup requests.
---

# NanoClaw Setup

Run setup steps automatically. Only pause when user action is required (channel authentication, configuration choices). Setup uses `bash setup.sh` for bootstrap, then `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step <name>` for all other steps. Steps emit structured status blocks to stdout. Verbose logs go to `logs/setup.log`.

**Principle:** When something is broken or missing, fix it. Don't tell the user to go fix it themselves unless it genuinely requires their manual action (e.g. authenticating a channel, pasting a secret token). If a dependency is missing, install it. If a service won't start, diagnose and repair. Ask the user for permission when needed, then do the work.

**UX Note:** Use `AskUserQuestion` for all user-facing questions.

## 1. Bootstrap (Node.js + Dependencies)

Run `bash setup.sh` and parse the status block.

- If NODE_OK=false → Node.js is missing or too old. Use `AskUserQuestion: Would you like me to install Node.js 22?` If confirmed:
  - macOS: `brew install node@22` (if brew available) or install nvm then `nvm install 22`
  - Linux: `curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo -E bash - && sudo apt-get install -y nodejs`, or nvm
  - After installing Node, re-run `bash setup.sh`
- If DEPS_OK=false → Read `logs/setup.log`. Try: delete `node_modules` and `package-lock.json`, re-run `bash setup.sh`. If native module build fails, install build tools (`xcode-select --install` on macOS, `build-essential` on Linux), then retry.
- If NATIVE_OK=false → better-sqlite3 failed to load. Install build tools and re-run.
- Record PLATFORM and IS_WSL for later steps.

## 2. Check Environment

Run `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step environment` and parse the status block.

- If HAS_AUTH=true → WhatsApp is already configured, note for step 5
- If HAS_REGISTERED_GROUPS=true → note existing config, offer to skip or reconfigure
- Record APPLE_CONTAINER and DOCKER values for step 3

## 3. Container Runtime

### 3a. Choose runtime

Check the preflight results for `APPLE_CONTAINER` and `DOCKER`, and the PLATFORM from step 1.

- PLATFORM=linux → Docker (only option)
- PLATFORM=macos + APPLE_CONTAINER=installed → Use `AskUserQuestion: Docker (cross-platform) or Apple Container (native macOS)?` If Apple Container, run `/convert-to-apple-container` now, then skip to 4c.
- PLATFORM=macos + APPLE_CONTAINER=not_found → Docker

### 3a-docker. Install Docker

- DOCKER=running → continue to 4b
- DOCKER=installed_not_running → start Docker: `open -a Docker` (macOS) or `sudo systemctl start docker` (Linux). Wait 15s, re-check with `docker info`.
- DOCKER=not_found → Use `AskUserQuestion: Docker is required for running agents. Would you like me to install it?` If confirmed:
  - macOS: install via `brew install --cask docker`, then `open -a Docker` and wait for it to start. If brew not available, direct to Docker Desktop download at https://docker.com/products/docker-desktop
  - Linux: install with `curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh && sudo usermod -aG docker $USER`. Note: user may need to log out/in for group membership.

### 3b. Apple Container conversion gate (if needed)

**If the chosen runtime is Apple Container**, you MUST check whether the source code has already been converted from Docker to Apple Container. Do NOT skip this step. Run:

```bash
grep -q "CONTAINER_RUNTIME_BIN = 'container'" src/container-runtime.ts && echo "ALREADY_CONVERTED" || echo "NEEDS_CONVERSION"
```

**If NEEDS_CONVERSION**, the source code still uses Docker as the runtime. You MUST run the `/convert-to-apple-container` skill NOW, before proceeding to the build step.

**If ALREADY_CONVERTED**, the code already uses Apple Container. Continue to 4c.

**If the chosen runtime is Docker**, no conversion is needed. Continue to 4c.

### 3c. Build and test

Run `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step container -- --runtime <chosen>` and parse the status block.

**If BUILD_OK=false:** Read `logs/setup.log` tail for the build error.
- Cache issue (stale layers): `docker builder prune -f` (Docker) or `container builder stop && container builder rm && container builder start` (Apple Container). Retry.
- Dockerfile syntax or missing files: diagnose from the log and fix, then retry.

**If TEST_OK=false but BUILD_OK=true:** The image built but won't run. Check logs — common cause is runtime not fully started. Wait a moment and retry the test.

## 4. Claude Authentication (No Script)

If HAS_ENV=true from step 2, read `.env` and check for `CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN` or `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY`. If present, confirm with user: keep or reconfigure?

AskUserQuestion: Claude subscription (Pro/Max) vs Anthropic API key?

**Subscription:** Tell user to run `claude setup-token` in another terminal, copy the token, add `CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN=<token>` to `.env`. Do NOT collect the token in chat.

**API key:** Tell user to add `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=<key>` to `.env`.

## 5. Set Up Channels

AskUserQuestion (multiSelect): Which messaging channels do you want to enable?
- WhatsApp (authenticates via QR code or pairing code)
- Telegram (authenticates via bot token from @BotFather)
- Slack (authenticates via Slack app with Socket Mode)
- Discord (authenticates via Discord bot token)

**Delegate to each selected channel's own skill.** Each channel skill handles its own code installation, authentication, registration, and JID resolution. This avoids duplicating channel-specific logic and ensures JIDs are always correct.

For each selected channel, invoke its skill:

- **WhatsApp:** Invoke `/add-whatsapp`
- **Telegram:** Invoke `/add-telegram`
- **Slack:** Invoke `/add-slack`
- **Discord:** Invoke `/add-discord`

Each skill will:
1. Install the channel code (via `apply-skill`)
2. Collect credentials/tokens and write to `.env`
3. Authenticate (WhatsApp QR/pairing, or verify token-based connection)
4. Register the chat with the correct JID format
5. Build and verify

**After all channel skills complete**, continue to step 6.

## 6. Mount Allowlist

AskUserQuestion: Agent access to external directories?

**No:** `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step mounts -- --empty`
**Yes:** Collect paths/permissions. `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step mounts -- --json '{"allowedRoots":[...],"blockedPatterns":[],"nonMainReadOnly":true}'`

## 7. Start Service

If service already running: unload first.
- macOS: `launchctl unload ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.nanoclaw.plist`
- Linux: `systemctl --user stop nanoclaw` (or `systemctl stop nanoclaw` if root)

Run `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step service` and parse the status block.

**If FALLBACK=wsl_no_systemd:** WSL without systemd detected. Tell user they can either enable systemd in WSL (`echo -e "[boot]\nsystemd=true" | sudo tee /etc/wsl.conf` then restart WSL) or use the generated `start-nanoclaw.sh` wrapper.

**If DOCKER_GROUP_STALE=true:** The user was added to the docker group after their session started — the systemd service can't reach the Docker socket. Ask user to run these two commands:

1. Immediate fix: `sudo setfacl -m u:$(whoami):rw /var/run/docker.sock`
2. Persistent fix (re-applies after every Docker restart):
```bash
sudo mkdir -p /etc/systemd/system/docker.service.d
sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/docker.service.d/socket-acl.conf << 'EOF'
[Service]
ExecStartPost=/usr/bin/setfacl -m u:USERNAME:rw /var/run/docker.sock
EOF
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
```
Replace `USERNAME` with the actual username (from `whoami`). Run the two `sudo` commands separately — the `tee` heredoc first, then `daemon-reload`. After user confirms setfacl ran, re-run the service step.

**If SERVICE_LOADED=false:**
- Read `logs/setup.log` for the error.
- macOS: check `launchctl list | grep nanoclaw`. If PID=`-` and status non-zero, read `logs/nanoclaw.error.log`.
- Linux: check `systemctl --user status nanoclaw`.
- Re-run the service step after fixing.

## 8. Verify

Run `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step verify` and parse the status block.

**If STATUS=failed, fix each:**
- SERVICE=stopped → `npm run build`, then restart: `launchctl kickstart -k gui/$(id -u)/com.nanoclaw` (macOS) or `systemctl --user restart nanoclaw` (Linux) or `bash start-nanoclaw.sh` (WSL nohup)
- SERVICE=not_found → re-run step 7
- CREDENTIALS=missing → re-run step 4
- CHANNEL_AUTH shows `not_found` for any channel → re-invoke that channel's skill (e.g. `/add-telegram`)
- REGISTERED_GROUPS=0 → re-invoke the channel skills from step 5
- MOUNT_ALLOWLIST=missing → `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step mounts -- --empty`

Tell user to test: send a message in their registered chat. Show: `tail -f logs/nanoclaw.log`

## Troubleshooting

**Service not starting:** Check `logs/nanoclaw.error.log`. Common: wrong Node path (re-run step 7), missing `.env` (step 4), missing channel credentials (re-invoke channel skill).

**Container agent fails ("Claude Code process exited with code 1"):** Ensure the container runtime is running — `open -a Docker` (macOS Docker), `container system start` (Apple Container), or `sudo systemctl start docker` (Linux). Check container logs in `groups/main/logs/container-*.log`.

**No response to messages:** Check trigger pattern. Main channel doesn't need prefix. Check DB: `npx tsx setup/index.ts --step verify`. Check `logs/nanoclaw.log`.

**Channel not connecting:** Verify the channel's credentials are set in `.env`. Channels auto-enable when their credentials are present. For WhatsApp: check `store/auth/creds.json` exists. For token-based channels: check token values in `.env`. Restart the service after any `.env` change.

**Unload service:** macOS: `launchctl unload ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.nanoclaw.plist` | Linux: `systemctl --user stop nanoclaw`
