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[Feature] Add NixOS module for running gateway as isolated system user #22

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Summary

The current module only supports home-manager (user-level systemd service). This means the gateway runs with full access to the user's personal files, SSH keys, credentials, etc.

Upstream issue: moltbot/moltbot#2341

Proposal

Add a NixOS module (nixosModules.clawdbot) that:

  1. Creates a dedicated clawdbot system user with minimal privileges
  2. Runs the gateway as a system-level systemd service
  3. Applies systemd hardening options:
    • DynamicUser=true or dedicated user
    • ProtectHome=true
    • PrivateTmp=true
    • NoNewPrivileges=true
    • ProtectSystem=strict
    • etc.
  4. Manages credentials in the isolated user's home

Use Case

Security-conscious users who want to run clawdbot on a server without exposing their personal files to the LLM.

Notes

  • Claude OAuth credentials would need to be set up separately for the clawdbot user
  • Could coexist with the home-manager module for different use cases

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