Bot Container Management

Every Bot in Memoh operates within its own isolated container environment. This isolation ensures security, provides a dedicated filesystem, and allows the bot to execute code or commands without affecting other bots or the host system.

Concept: The Isolated Workspace

The container acts as the bot's private "computer." Within it, the bot can:

• Store and modify files
• Install software via package managers
• Execute scripts
• Maintain state across multiple sessions

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Operations

Manage the lifecycle of your bot's environment from the Container tab in the Bot Detail page.

Lifecycle Actions

• Create: Initialize the container if it doesn't exist (using the configured image).
• Start: Launch the container. The bot must have a running container to perform many operations like file editing or executing tools.
• Stop: Gracefully shut down the container to save resources.
• Delete: Remove the container instance. This will delete the temporary state but preserve the data in persistent volumes.

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Container Information

The Container tab displays real-time data about the bot's runtime:

• Container ID: Unique identifier for the instance.
• Status: Whether it's currently running, stopped, or creating.
• Image: The Docker/Containerd image used as the base.
• Paths: Host and container paths for data persistence.
• Tasks: Number of active background tasks running in the container.

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Snapshots

Snapshots allow you to capture the current state of the bot's container and restore it later. This is useful for:

• Saving a known good configuration
• Versioning the bot's environment
• Testing complex changes safely

Creating a Snapshot

1. Ensure the container is stopped or in a stable state.
2. Click Create Snapshot.
3. Provide a name for the snapshot.

Restoring a Snapshot

• Find the desired snapshot in the list and click Restore. This will reset the container to the captured state.

Managing Snapshots

• View a list of existing snapshots with their creation timestamps and parent relationships.
• Use the Delete button next to a snapshot to remove it.