FAQ

Do I need an Android phone?

No. ClawMobile Cloud runs a real Android container server-side and streams its screen to your browser. The BYO-device Termux runtime still exists, but the hosted product needs nothing but a browser.

How long do sessions last?

Sessions default to a 20-minute timeout and you can run one at a time (up to 5 per hour). A watchdog ends idle sessions automatically. You can adjust your default timeout in account settings.

What happens to the device when I’m done?

It’s destroyed. Every session gets a fresh, single-use container; on end the workspace is wiped and the container removed. Nothing carries over between sessions except the skills you induced (synced to durable storage).

Why doesn’t the clipboard work reliably?

Headless Android has no interactive clipboard owner. The tx_clipboard_* tools depend on a helper APK and may return an empty string. Avoid skills that rely on the system clipboard round-tripping — pass data through tool arguments instead. See Tools.

Are my recordings stored?

Only if you opt in. Recordings capture screenshots, touch coordinates, and typed text (including any secrets typed during a demo), so they’re never uploaded by default and never committed. See Privacy & data.

Why is a skill failing on replay?

The fast path replays proven steps and fails closed when the UI no longer matches — usually because the app updated or you started from a different screen. The agent will try to repair the step; if it can’t, it falls back to driving the app directly. Check the skill’s run history in the skill drawer.

Can I use my own apps / log into accounts?

Yes, within the session. Be mindful that anything you type during a recording is captured in the trace — log in outside of recording where possible.

Is there an API?

Yes — see the REST API. Generate an API key from your account page.

Can I self-host?

The plugin and runtime are open; the hosted control plane is documented in Self-hosting.