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Webchat

Webchat is a built-in HTTP/WebSocket chat interface you can embed on your own website or access directly.

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Setup

  1. In Pawz, go to Settings → Channels
  2. Select Webchat
  3. Configure:
    • Port — local port to listen on (default: 3000)
    • DM policy — open / allowlist / pairing
  4. Start the channel

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Configuration

FieldRequiredDescription
PortYesHTTP server port
DM policyYesWho can chat
Allowed usersFor allowlistUsernames or IPs

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Features

  • Built-in chat UI accessible at http://localhost:<port>
  • WebSocket for real-time streaming
  • Per-user sessions with memory
  • Prompt injection scanning
  • Agent routing via channel routing rules

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Public access

To make webchat accessible outside your machine:

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Via Tailscale

tailscale serve https / http://localhost:3000

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Via Tailscale Funnel (public internet)

tailscale funnel 443 http://localhost:3000
See the Tailscale guide for details.

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Embedding

You can embed the webchat in your website using an iframe: 
<iframe src="http://localhost:3000" width="400" height="600"></iframe>

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Tips

  • Use pairing mode to require users to authenticate with a code
  • Webchat is the simplest channel to get started with — no external accounts needed
  • Combine with Tailscale for secure remote access