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+---
+summary: "Nodes: pairing, capabilities, permissions, and CLI helpers for canvas/camera/screen/device/notifications/system"
+read_when:
+  - Pairing iOS/Android nodes to a gateway
+  - Using node canvas/camera for agent context
+  - Adding new node commands or CLI helpers
+title: "Nodes"
+---
+
+# Nodes
+
+A **node** is a companion device (macOS/iOS/Android/headless) that connects to the Gateway **WebSocket** (same port as operators) with `role: "node"` and exposes a command surface (e.g. `canvas.*`, `camera.*`, `device.*`, `notifications.*`, `system.*`) via `node.invoke`. Protocol details: [Gateway protocol](/gateway/protocol).
+
+Legacy transport: [Bridge protocol](/gateway/bridge-protocol) (TCP JSONL; deprecated/removed for current nodes).
+
+macOS can also run in **node mode**: the menubar app connects to the Gateway’s WS server and exposes its local canvas/camera commands as a node (so `openclaw nodes …` works against this Mac).
+
+Notes:
+
+- Nodes are **peripherals**, not gateways. They don’t run the gateway service.
+- Telegram/WhatsApp/etc. messages land on the **gateway**, not on nodes.
+- Troubleshooting runbook: [/nodes/troubleshooting](/nodes/troubleshooting)
+
+## Pairing + status
+
+**WS nodes use device pairing.** Nodes present a device identity during `connect`; the Gateway
+creates a device pairing request for `role: node`. Approve via the devices CLI (or UI).
+
+Quick CLI:
+
+```bash
+openclaw devices list
+openclaw devices approve <requestId>
+openclaw devices reject <requestId>
+openclaw nodes status
+openclaw nodes describe --node <idOrNameOrIp>
+```
+
+If a node retries with changed auth details (role/scopes/public key), the prior
+pending request is superseded and a new `requestId` is created. Re-run
+`openclaw devices list` before approving.
+
+Notes:
+
+- `nodes status` marks a node as **paired** when its device pairing role includes `node`.
+- `node.pair.*` (CLI: `openclaw nodes pending/approve/reject`) is a separate gateway-owned
+  node pairing store; it does **not** gate the WS `connect` handshake.
+
+## Remote node host (system.run)
+
+Use a **node host** when your Gateway runs on one machine and you want commands
+to execute on another. The model still talks to the **gateway**; the gateway
+forwards `exec` calls to the **node host** when `host=node` is selected.
+
+### What runs where
+
+- **Gateway host**: receives messages, runs the model, routes tool calls.
+- **Node host**: executes `system.run`/`system.which` on the node machine.
+- **Approvals**: enforced on the node host via `~/.openclaw/exec-approvals.json`.
+
+Approval note:
+
+- Approval-backed node runs bind exact request context.
+- For direct shell/runtime file executions, OpenClaw also best-effort binds one concrete local
+  file operand and denies the run if that file changes before execution.
+- If OpenClaw cannot identify exactly one concrete local file for an interpreter/runtime command,
+  approval-backed execution is denied instead of pretending full runtime coverage. Use sandboxing,
+  separate hosts, or an explicit trusted allowlist/full workflow for broader interpreter semantics.
+
+### Start a node host (foreground)
+
+On the node machine:
+
+```bash
+openclaw node run --host <gateway-host> --port 18789 --display-name "Build Node"
+```
+
+### Remote gateway via SSH tunnel (loopback bind)
+
+If the Gateway binds to loopback (`gateway.bind=loopback`, default in local mode),
+remote node hosts cannot connect directly. Create an SSH tunnel and point the
+node host at the local end of the tunnel.
+
+Example (node host -> gateway host):
+
+```bash
+# Terminal A (keep running): forward local 18790 -> gateway 127.0.0.1:18789
+ssh -N -L 18790:127.0.0.1:18789 user@gateway-host
+
+# Terminal B: export the gateway token and connect through the tunnel
+export OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN="<gateway-token>"
+openclaw node run --host 127.0.0.1 --port 18790 --display-name "Build Node"
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- `openclaw node run` supports token or password auth.
+- Env vars are preferred: `OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN` / `OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_PASSWORD`.
+- Config fallback is `gateway.auth.token` / `gateway.auth.password`.
+- In local mode, node host intentionally ignores `gateway.remote.token` / `gateway.remote.password`.
+- In remote mode, `gateway.remote.token` / `gateway.remote.password` are eligible per remote precedence rules.
+- If active local `gateway.auth.*` SecretRefs are configured but unresolved, node-host auth fails closed.
+- Legacy `CLAWDBOT_GATEWAY_*` env vars are intentionally ignored by node-host auth resolution.
+
+### Start a node host (service)
+
+```bash
+openclaw node install --host <gateway-host> --port 18789 --display-name "Build Node"
+openclaw node restart
+```
+
+### Pair + name
+
+On the gateway host:
+
+```bash
+openclaw devices list
+openclaw devices approve <requestId>
+openclaw nodes status
+```
+
+If the node retries with changed auth details, re-run `openclaw devices list`
+and approve the current `requestId`.
+
+Naming options:
+
+- `--display-name` on `openclaw node run` / `openclaw node install` (persists in `~/.openclaw/node.json` on the node).
+- `openclaw nodes rename --node <id|name|ip> --name "Build Node"` (gateway override).
+
+### Allowlist the commands
+
+Exec approvals are **per node host**. Add allowlist entries from the gateway:
+
+```bash
+openclaw approvals allowlist add --node <id|name|ip> "/usr/bin/uname"
+openclaw approvals allowlist add --node <id|name|ip> "/usr/bin/sw_vers"
+```
+
+Approvals live on the node host at `~/.openclaw/exec-approvals.json`.
+
+### Point exec at the node
+
+Configure defaults (gateway config):
+
+```bash
+openclaw config set tools.exec.host node
+openclaw config set tools.exec.security allowlist
+openclaw config set tools.exec.node "<id-or-name>"
+```
+
+Or per session:
+
+```
+/exec host=node security=allowlist node=<id-or-name>
+```
+
+Once set, any `exec` call with `host=node` runs on the node host (subject to the
+node allowlist/approvals).
+
+Related:
+
+- [Node host CLI](/cli/node)
+- [Exec tool](/tools/exec)
+- [Exec approvals](/tools/exec-approvals)
+
+## Invoking commands
+
+Low-level (raw RPC):
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes invoke --node <idOrNameOrIp> --command canvas.eval --params '{"javaScript":"location.href"}'
+```
+
+Higher-level helpers exist for the common “give the agent a MEDIA attachment” workflows.
+
+## Screenshots (canvas snapshots)
+
+If the node is showing the Canvas (WebView), `canvas.snapshot` returns `{ format, base64 }`.
+
+CLI helper (writes to a temp file and prints `MEDIA:<path>`):
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes canvas snapshot --node <idOrNameOrIp> --format png
+openclaw nodes canvas snapshot --node <idOrNameOrIp> --format jpg --max-width 1200 --quality 0.9
+```
+
+### Canvas controls
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes canvas present --node <idOrNameOrIp> --target https://example.com
+openclaw nodes canvas hide --node <idOrNameOrIp>
+openclaw nodes canvas navigate https://example.com --node <idOrNameOrIp>
+openclaw nodes canvas eval --node <idOrNameOrIp> --js "document.title"
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- `canvas present` accepts URLs or local file paths (`--target`), plus optional `--x/--y/--width/--height` for positioning.
+- `canvas eval` accepts inline JS (`--js`) or a positional arg.
+
+### A2UI (Canvas)
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes canvas a2ui push --node <idOrNameOrIp> --text "Hello"
+openclaw nodes canvas a2ui push --node <idOrNameOrIp> --jsonl ./payload.jsonl
+openclaw nodes canvas a2ui reset --node <idOrNameOrIp>
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- Only A2UI v0.8 JSONL is supported (v0.9/createSurface is rejected).
+
+## Photos + videos (node camera)
+
+Photos (`jpg`):
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes camera list --node <idOrNameOrIp>
+openclaw nodes camera snap --node <idOrNameOrIp>            # default: both facings (2 MEDIA lines)
+openclaw nodes camera snap --node <idOrNameOrIp> --facing front
+```
+
+Video clips (`mp4`):
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes camera clip --node <idOrNameOrIp> --duration 10s
+openclaw nodes camera clip --node <idOrNameOrIp> --duration 3000 --no-audio
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- The node must be **foregrounded** for `canvas.*` and `camera.*` (background calls return `NODE_BACKGROUND_UNAVAILABLE`).
+- Clip duration is clamped (currently `<= 60s`) to avoid oversized base64 payloads.
+- Android will prompt for `CAMERA`/`RECORD_AUDIO` permissions when possible; denied permissions fail with `*_PERMISSION_REQUIRED`.
+
+## Screen recordings (nodes)
+
+Supported nodes expose `screen.record` (mp4). Example:
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes screen record --node <idOrNameOrIp> --duration 10s --fps 10
+openclaw nodes screen record --node <idOrNameOrIp> --duration 10s --fps 10 --no-audio
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- `screen.record` availability depends on node platform.
+- Screen recordings are clamped to `<= 60s`.
+- `--no-audio` disables microphone capture on supported platforms.
+- Use `--screen <index>` to select a display when multiple screens are available.
+
+## Location (nodes)
+
+Nodes expose `location.get` when Location is enabled in settings.
+
+CLI helper:
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes location get --node <idOrNameOrIp>
+openclaw nodes location get --node <idOrNameOrIp> --accuracy precise --max-age 15000 --location-timeout 10000
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- Location is **off by default**.
+- “Always” requires system permission; background fetch is best-effort.
+- The response includes lat/lon, accuracy (meters), and timestamp.
+
+## SMS (Android nodes)
+
+Android nodes can expose `sms.send` when the user grants **SMS** permission and the device supports telephony.
+
+Low-level invoke:
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes invoke --node <idOrNameOrIp> --command sms.send --params '{"to":"+15555550123","message":"Hello from OpenClaw"}'
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- The permission prompt must be accepted on the Android device before the capability is advertised.
+- Wi-Fi-only devices without telephony will not advertise `sms.send`.
+
+## Android device + personal data commands
+
+Android nodes can advertise additional command families when the corresponding capabilities are enabled.
+
+Available families:
+
+- `device.status`, `device.info`, `device.permissions`, `device.health`
+- `notifications.list`, `notifications.actions`
+- `photos.latest`
+- `contacts.search`, `contacts.add`
+- `calendar.events`, `calendar.add`
+- `callLog.search`
+- `sms.search`
+- `motion.activity`, `motion.pedometer`
+
+Example invokes:
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes invoke --node <idOrNameOrIp> --command device.status --params '{}'
+openclaw nodes invoke --node <idOrNameOrIp> --command notifications.list --params '{}'
+openclaw nodes invoke --node <idOrNameOrIp> --command photos.latest --params '{"limit":1}'
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- Motion commands are capability-gated by available sensors.
+
+## System commands (node host / mac node)
+
+The macOS node exposes `system.run`, `system.notify`, and `system.execApprovals.get/set`.
+The headless node host exposes `system.run`, `system.which`, and `system.execApprovals.get/set`.
+
+Examples:
+
+```bash
+openclaw nodes run --node <idOrNameOrIp> -- echo "Hello from mac node"
+openclaw nodes notify --node <idOrNameOrIp> --title "Ping" --body "Gateway ready"
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- `system.run` returns stdout/stderr/exit code in the payload.
+- `system.notify` respects notification permission state on the macOS app.
+- Unrecognized node `platform` / `deviceFamily` metadata uses a conservative default allowlist that excludes `system.run` and `system.which`. If you intentionally need those commands for an unknown platform, add them explicitly via `gateway.nodes.allowCommands`.
+- `system.run` supports `--cwd`, `--env KEY=VAL`, `--command-timeout`, and `--needs-screen-recording`.
+- For shell wrappers (`bash|sh|zsh ... -c/-lc`), request-scoped `--env` values are reduced to an explicit allowlist (`TERM`, `LANG`, `LC_*`, `COLORTERM`, `NO_COLOR`, `FORCE_COLOR`).
+- For allow-always decisions in allowlist mode, known dispatch wrappers (`env`, `nice`, `nohup`, `stdbuf`, `timeout`) persist inner executable paths instead of wrapper paths. If unwrapping is not safe, no allowlist entry is persisted automatically.
+- On Windows node hosts in allowlist mode, shell-wrapper runs via `cmd.exe /c` require approval (allowlist entry alone does not auto-allow the wrapper form).
+- `system.notify` supports `--priority <passive|active|timeSensitive>` and `--delivery <system|overlay|auto>`.
+- Node hosts ignore `PATH` overrides and strip dangerous startup/shell keys (`DYLD_*`, `LD_*`, `NODE_OPTIONS`, `PYTHON*`, `PERL*`, `RUBYOPT`, `SHELLOPTS`, `PS4`). If you need extra PATH entries, configure the node host service environment (or install tools in standard locations) instead of passing `PATH` via `--env`.
+- On macOS node mode, `system.run` is gated by exec approvals in the macOS app (Settings → Exec approvals).
+  Ask/allowlist/full behave the same as the headless node host; denied prompts return `SYSTEM_RUN_DENIED`.
+- On headless node host, `system.run` is gated by exec approvals (`~/.openclaw/exec-approvals.json`).
+
+## Exec node binding
+
+When multiple nodes are available, you can bind exec to a specific node.
+This sets the default node for `exec host=node` (and can be overridden per agent).
+
+Global default:
+
+```bash
+openclaw config set tools.exec.node "node-id-or-name"
+```
+
+Per-agent override:
+
+```bash
+openclaw config get agents.list
+openclaw config set agents.list[0].tools.exec.node "node-id-or-name"
+```
+
+Unset to allow any node:
+
+```bash
+openclaw config unset tools.exec.node
+openclaw config unset agents.list[0].tools.exec.node
+```
+
+## Permissions map
+
+Nodes may include a `permissions` map in `node.list` / `node.describe`, keyed by permission name (e.g. `screenRecording`, `accessibility`) with boolean values (`true` = granted).
+
+## Headless node host (cross-platform)
+
+OpenClaw can run a **headless node host** (no UI) that connects to the Gateway
+WebSocket and exposes `system.run` / `system.which`. This is useful on Linux/Windows
+or for running a minimal node alongside a server.
+
+Start it:
+
+```bash
+openclaw node run --host <gateway-host> --port 18789
+```
+
+Notes:
+
+- Pairing is still required (the Gateway will show a device pairing prompt).
+- The node host stores its node id, token, display name, and gateway connection info in `~/.openclaw/node.json`.
+- Exec approvals are enforced locally via `~/.openclaw/exec-approvals.json`
+  (see [Exec approvals](/tools/exec-approvals)).
+- On macOS, the headless node host executes `system.run` locally by default. Set
+  `OPENCLAW_NODE_EXEC_HOST=app` to route `system.run` through the companion app exec host; add
+  `OPENCLAW_NODE_EXEC_FALLBACK=0` to require the app host and fail closed if it is unavailable.
+- Add `--tls` / `--tls-fingerprint` when the Gateway WS uses TLS.
+
+## Mac node mode
+
+- The macOS menubar app connects to the Gateway WS server as a node (so `openclaw nodes …` works against this Mac).
+- In remote mode, the app opens an SSH tunnel for the Gateway port and connects to `localhost`.

package/docs/nodes/location-command.md

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+---
+summary: "Location command for nodes (location.get), permission modes, and Android foreground behavior"
+read_when:
+  - Adding location node support or permissions UI
+  - Designing Android location permissions or foreground behavior
+title: "Location Command"
+---
+
+# Location command (nodes)
+
+## TL;DR
+
+- `location.get` is a node command (via `node.invoke`).
+- Off by default.
+- Android app settings use a selector: Off / While Using.
+- Separate toggle: Precise Location.
+
+## Why a selector (not just a switch)
+
+OS permissions are multi-level. We can expose a selector in-app, but the OS still decides the actual grant.
+
+- iOS/macOS may expose **While Using** or **Always** in system prompts/Settings.
+- Android app currently supports foreground location only.
+- Precise location is a separate grant (iOS 14+ “Precise”, Android “fine” vs “coarse”).
+
+Selector in UI drives our requested mode; actual grant lives in OS settings.
+
+## Settings model
+
+Per node device:
+
+- `location.enabledMode`: `off | whileUsing`
+- `location.preciseEnabled`: bool
+
+UI behavior:
+
+- Selecting `whileUsing` requests foreground permission.
+- If OS denies requested level, revert to the highest granted level and show status.
+
+## Permissions mapping (node.permissions)
+
+Optional. macOS node reports `location` via the permissions map; iOS/Android may omit it.
+
+## Command: `location.get`
+
+Called via `node.invoke`.
+
+Params (suggested):
+
+```json
+{
+  "timeoutMs": 10000,
+  "maxAgeMs": 15000,
+  "desiredAccuracy": "coarse|balanced|precise"
+}
+```
+
+Response payload:
+
+```json
+{
+  "lat": 48.20849,
+  "lon": 16.37208,
+  "accuracyMeters": 12.5,
+  "altitudeMeters": 182.0,
+  "speedMps": 0.0,
+  "headingDeg": 270.0,
+  "timestamp": "2026-01-03T12:34:56.000Z",
+  "isPrecise": true,
+  "source": "gps|wifi|cell|unknown"
+}
+```
+
+Errors (stable codes):
+
+- `LOCATION_DISABLED`: selector is off.
+- `LOCATION_PERMISSION_REQUIRED`: permission missing for requested mode.
+- `LOCATION_BACKGROUND_UNAVAILABLE`: app is backgrounded but only While Using allowed.
+- `LOCATION_TIMEOUT`: no fix in time.
+- `LOCATION_UNAVAILABLE`: system failure / no providers.
+
+## Background behavior
+
+- Android app denies `location.get` while backgrounded.
+- Keep OpenClaw open when requesting location on Android.
+- Other node platforms may differ.
+
+## Model/tooling integration
+
+- Tool surface: `nodes` tool adds `location_get` action (node required).
+- CLI: `openclaw nodes location get --node <id>`.
+- Agent guidelines: only call when user enabled location and understands the scope.
+
+## UX copy (suggested)
+
+- Off: “Location sharing is disabled.”
+- While Using: “Only when OpenClaw is open.”
+- Precise: “Use precise GPS location. Toggle off to share approximate location.”