01. Interface Layer
Web UI and optional Telegram channels collect prompts, state, and user approvals.
Architecture
Layered for observability, composability, and safety.
CATBot separates reasoning, orchestration, and execution so teams can tune behavior without losing control of runtime guarantees.
System Layers
Composable stack from intent to tool output.
02. Reasoning Layer
Transforms requests into scoped steps while honoring guidance and constraints.
03. Planning Layer
Tracks progress and determines when parallel reads or staged edits are appropriate.
04. Tool Layer
Executes commands, file updates, API calls, and integration-specific tool actions.
05. State Layer
Persists memory, todo entries, and runtime metadata for continuity across sessions.
06. Delivery Layer
Returns outcome summaries with clear references, validations, and next-step options.
request-path.txt
user_request
-> intent + constraints
-> scoped plan
-> tool execution
-> verification
-> user-facing summary
Control points per request
- Policy and sandbox checks gate high-risk operations.
- Tool outputs are surfaced directly for inspection.
- Edits are constrained to writable workspace boundaries.
- Validation status is explicit before final response.
Design goal: zero accidental "open claw" moments in production paths.
Competitor jokes aside, guardrails are mandatory.
Reliability over theatrics
CATBot prioritizes predictable execution traces and reviewable changes, even when the ecosystem is full of flashy alternatives.
Deployment Modes
Adapt CATBot to your environment.
Local Builder Mode
Run web + proxy on a single machine for rapid prototyping and private workflows.
Team Lab Mode
Share configuration and runtime services for collaborative feature development.
Integration Mode
Expose proxy endpoints for tool and channel integrations across existing systems.
Automation Mode
Use workflow runners and task loops for recurring operational responsibilities.
Build With Confidence
Use architecture clarity to ship faster with fewer surprises.
Move to the setup guide and launch your first production-style workflow.