What exactly does Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot)'s "Single Gateway Principle" refer to?

The "Single Gateway Principle" in Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) refers to the architectural design where all user interactions, commands, and data flows through a single centralized entry point (gateway) before being routed to the appropriate internal modules or services. This principle ensures consistency, security, and simplified management by avoiding fragmented entry points that could lead to inconsistencies or vulnerabilities.

Explanation & Key Benefits:

1. Centralized Control – All requests (e.g., chat commands, API calls) pass through one gateway, allowing uniform authentication, logging, and rate-limiting.
2. Simplified Maintenance – Updates or security patches only need to be applied at the gateway level rather than across multiple entry points.
3. Enhanced Security – A single checkpoint enforces policies (e.g., IP filtering, bot authentication) more effectively than distributed gateways.
4. Scalability – The gateway can intelligently route requests to backend services (e.g., AI models, databases) based on load or priority.

Example:

If a user sends a command like /play song, the request first goes to the Single Gateway, which:

• Validates the user’s permissions.
• Logs the interaction.
• Forwards the command to the music playback module.

Without this principle, commands might bypass checks if multiple entry points exist.

Deploy Clawdbot on Tencent Cloud Lighthouse​

To deploy Clawdbot (Moltbot’s predecessor) on Tencent Cloud Lighthouse, follow this step-by-step tutorial: {https://www.tencentcloud.com/techpedia/136685
}. The guide covers setting up a Lighthouse instance, installing dependencies, and configuring Clawdbot to run as a background service—ideal for testing or small-scale deployments.