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c(B[0m[J[?25h[~] # iptables -t nat -L PREROUTING -n -v --line-numbers
Chain PREROUTING (policy ACCEPT 74 packets, 10967 bytes)
num   pkts bytes target     prot opt in     out     source               destination
1      345 25408 SYSDOCKER  all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ADDRTYPE match dst-type LOCAL
2      318 21600 DOCKER     all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ADDRTYPE match dst-type LOCAL
[~] # iptables -t nat -L SYSDOCKER -n -v
Chain SYSDOCKER (2 references)
 pkts bytes target     prot opt in     out     source               destination
    0     0 DNAT       tcp  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            tcp dpt:6056 to:172.30.0.2:80
[~] # iptables -L INPUT -n -v --line-numbers | head -30
Chain INPUT (policy ACCEPT 2091 packets, 167K bytes)
num   pkts bytes target     prot opt in     out     source               destination
1      19M 2504M QUFIREWALL  all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            state NEW
[~] # iptables -L QUFIREWALL -n -v | head -40
Chain QUFIREWALL (1 references)
 pkts bytes target     prot opt in     out     source               destination
[~] #


QUFIREWALL is empty — no rules. So that's not blocking anything.

Let me think... The NAT rules are present, SYSDOCKER doesn't intercept, QUFIREWALL is empty. But traffic is timing out.

Let me check the FORWARD chain — Docker uses forwarding to route traffic into containers.

QUFIREWALL is empty. Let me check the FORWARD chain (Docker uses it):

process

iptables -L FORWARD -n -v --line-numbers


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25       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-c404fcb20277 !br-c404fcb20277  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
26       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-c404fcb20277 br-c404fcb20277  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
27       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-b6bf9f831e2a  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
28       0     0 DOCKER     all  --  *      br-b6bf9f831e2a  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
29       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-b6bf9f831e2a !br-b6bf9f831e2a  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
30       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-b6bf9f831e2a br-b6bf9f831e2a  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
31       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-8ce7a78907a8  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
32       0     0 DOCKER     all  --  *      br-8ce7a78907a8  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
33       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-8ce7a78907a8 !br-8ce7a78907a8  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
34       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-8ce7a78907a8 br-8ce7a78907a8  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
35       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-8c29f4fbbf26  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
36       0     0 DOCKER     all  --  *      br-8c29f4fbbf26  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
37       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-8c29f4fbbf26 !br-8c29f4fbbf26  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
38       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-8c29f4fbbf26 br-8c29f4fbbf26  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
39       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-85b88b2612a8  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
40       0     0 DOCKER     all  --  *      br-85b88b2612a8  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
41       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-85b88b2612a8 !br-85b88b2612a8  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
42       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-85b88b2612a8 br-85b88b2612a8  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
43     153 36318 SYSDOCKER-USER  all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
44     153 36318 SYSDOCKER-ISOLATION-STAGE-1  all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
45       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  *      docker0  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
46       0     0 SYSDOCKER  all  --  *      docker0  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
47       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  docker0 !docker0  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
48       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  docker0 docker0  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
49      23 25153 ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-fe84eb1c6df1  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
50       0     0 SYSDOCKER  all  --  *      br-fe84eb1c6df1  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
51      29  5037 ACCEPT     all  --  br-fe84eb1c6df1 !br-fe84eb1c6df1  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
52       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-fe84eb1c6df1 br-fe84eb1c6df1  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
53     840 52616 CSFORWARD  all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
[~] #


Let me look at the beginning of the FORWARD chain to see if there's a DROP default or anything blocking traffic early.

iptables -L FORWARD -n -v --line-numbers | head -20


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51      29  5037 ACCEPT     all  --  br-fe84eb1c6df1 !br-fe84eb1c6df1  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
52       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-fe84eb1c6df1 br-fe84eb1c6df1  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
53     840 52616 CSFORWARD  all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
[~] # iptables -L FORWARD -n -v --line-numbers | head -20
Chain FORWARD (policy ACCEPT 0 packets, 0 bytes)
num   pkts bytes target     prot opt in     out     source               destination
1     6683 1218K DOCKER-USER  all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
2     6683 1218K DOCKER-ISOLATION-STAGE-1  all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
3       74 37930 ACCEPT     all  --  *      lxcbr0  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
4        0     0 DOCKER     all  --  *      lxcbr0  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
5       92  9050 ACCEPT     all  --  lxcbr0 !lxcbr0  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
6        0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  lxcbr0 lxcbr0  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
7     1327  401K ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-e871d3de8cb3  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
8        2   120 DOCKER     all  --  *      br-e871d3de8cb3  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
9       42 16516 ACCEPT     all  --  br-e871d3de8cb3 !br-e871d3de8cb3  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
10       2   120 ACCEPT     all  --  br-e871d3de8cb3 br-e871d3de8cb3  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
11       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-73e7e6797181  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
12       0     0 DOCKER     all  --  *      br-73e7e6797181  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
13       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-73e7e6797181 !br-73e7e6797181  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
14       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-73e7e6797181 br-73e7e6797181  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
15       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-39c2a3280439  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
16    3806  668K DOCKER     all  --  *      br-39c2a3280439  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
17       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-39c2a3280439 !br-39c2a3280439  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
18    3806  668K ACCEPT     all  --  br-39c2a3280439 br-39c2a3280439  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
[~] #


The FORWARD chain policy is ACCEPT and the rules look standard. DOCKER-USER chain is first. Let me check if DOCKER-USER has a DROP rule blocking traffic.


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14       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-73e7e6797181 br-73e7e6797181  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
15       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  *      br-39c2a3280439  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0            ctstate RELATED,ESTABLISHED
16    3806  668K DOCKER     all  --  *      br-39c2a3280439  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
17       0     0 ACCEPT     all  --  br-39c2a3280439 !br-39c2a3280439  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
18    3806  668K ACCEPT     all  --  br-39c2a3280439 br-39c2a3280439  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
[~] # iptables -L DOCKER-USER -n -v
Chain DOCKER-USER (1 references)
 pkts bytes target     prot opt in     out     source               destination
  52M  153G RETURN     all  --  *      *       0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0
[~] #


DOCKER-USER just returns immediately — it's not blocking anything.

Let me test if I can curl sonarr from inside the QNAP itself to see if the container is even responding.

DOCKER-USER just returns. Let me test curl from inside QNAP:

curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" --connect-timeout 3 http://172.29.4.6:8989


No active session found for wild-seaslug


Session died again. These SSH sessions keep dropping. Let me try again with a longer timeout and maybe running expect-style with the menu navigation.

Session keeps dropping. Let me reconnect and test from QNAP:

exec

sshpass -p 'mEw7DHcrYvG.u@y.Ru4a6CpNtaxDUY2ysop4c.LrsoMFu!qaafCL.-.T7Nkg_8' ssh -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no -o PubkeyAuthentication=no -o ServerAliveInterval=30 -tt admin@192.168.7.5


Command still running (session oceanic-breeze, pid 98988). Use process (list/poll/log/write/kill/clear/remove) for follow-up.


Let me navigate the menu and test curl from inside QNAP.


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(no output)


Let me check the session and run a test curl.


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Good, I'm at shell. Let me curl sonarr internally.


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c(B[0m[J[?25h[~] # curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" --connect-timeout 3 http://172.29.4.6:8989


Let me wait a moment for the curl to complete.


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c(B[0m[J[?25h[~] # curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" --connect-timeout 3 http://172.29.4.6:8989
000[~] #


"000" means curl failed to connect even internally to the container's IP. That means the container is either:
1. Not listening on that port
2. Not actually at that IP address anymore
3. The container is running but the app crashed

Let me check the actual container IP and if sonarr's process is running.

Internal curl failed too (000). Container might have different IP now. Let me check:

process

docker inspect sonarr --format '{{.NetworkSettings.Networks}}' | head -1


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c(B[0m[J[?25h[~] # curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" --connect-timeout 3 http://172.29.4.6:8989
000[~] # docker inspect sonarr --format '{{.NetworkSettings.Networks}}' | head -1
map[media-net:0xc0000f4b60]
[~] #


It's on media-net. Let me get the actual IP.

docker inspect sonarr --format '{{range .NetworkSettings.Networks}}{{.IPAddress}}{{end}}'


Wrote 90 bytes to session oceanic-breeze.


000[~] # docker inspect sonarr --format '{{.NetworkSettings.Networks}}' | head -1
map[media-net:0xc0000f4b60]
[~] # docker inspect sonarr --format '{{range .NetworkSettings.Networks}}{{.IPAddress}}{{end}}'
172.29.4.6
[~] #


OK the IP is correct (172.29.4.6). But the container isn't responding on port 8989. Let me check if the sonarr process is actually running inside.

IP is correct. Let me check if process is running inside:

docker exec sonarr ps aux | grep -i sonarr


Wrote 43 bytes to session oceanic-breeze.


172.29.4.6
[~] # docker exec sonarr ps aux | grep -i sonarr
root        39  0.0  0.0    220    28 ?        S    05:07   0:00 s6-supervise svc-sonarr
abc        173  7.9  0.2 2629320 165568 ?      Ssl  05:07   0:27 /app/sonarr/bin/Sonarr -nobrowser -data=/config
[~] #


Sonarr process is running. Let me check if it's listening on 8989.

Sonarr is running. Let me check if it's listening on port:

docker exec sonarr netstat -tlnp | grep 8989


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root        39  0.0  0.0    220    28 ?        S    05:07   0:00 s6-supervise svc-sonarr
abc        173  7.9  0.2 2629320 165568 ?      Ssl  05:07   0:27 /app/sonarr/bin/Sonarr -nobrowser -data=/config
[~] # docker exec sonarr netstat -tlnp | grep 8989
tcp        0      0 :::8989                 :::*                    LISTEN      -
[~] #


Sonarr is listening on 8989 (binding to IPv6 :: which also covers IPv4). But curling from the host to 172.29.4.6:8989 times out. Let me try curling from inside the container to localhost.

Sonarr is listening. Let me try curl from inside container:

docker exec sonarr curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" localhost:8989


(no output)


abc        173  7.9  0.2 2629320 165568 ?      Ssl  05:07   0:27 /app/sonarr/bin/Sonarr -nobrowser -data=/config
[~] # docker exec sonarr netstat -tlnp | grep 8989
tcp        0      0 :::8989                 :::*                    LISTEN      -
[~] # docker exec sonarr curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" localhost:8989
302[~] #


HTTP 302 — Sonarr is working inside the container. So the issue is network connectivity FROM the host TO the container.

Let me check if there's a docker network issue. Maybe the media-net bridge needs to be recreated or has connectivity issues.

Sonarr works inside (302 redirect). Network issue between host and container. Let me check docker network:


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abc        173  7.9  0.2 2629320 165568 ?      Ssl  05:07   0:27 /app/sonarr/bin/Sonarr -nobrowser -data=/config
[~] # docker exec sonarr netstat -tlnp | grep 8989
tcp        0      0 :::8989                 :::*                    LISTEN      -
[~] # docker exec sonarr curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" localhost:8989
302[~] # ip addr show br-39c2a3280439
32652: br-39c2a3280439: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc noqueue state UP group default qlen 1000
    link/ether 02:17:1a:23:38:5c brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
    inet 172.29.4.1/22 brd 172.29.7.255 scope global br-39c2a3280439
       valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
[~] #


The bridge looks OK (172.29.4.1/22). Let me check if the host can ping/reach the container IP.


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32652: br-39c2a3280439: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc noqueue state UP group default qlen 1000
    link/ether 02:17:1a:23:38:5c brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
    inet 172.29.4.1/22 brd 172.29.7.255 scope global br-39c2a3280439
       valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
[~] # ping -c 1 -W 1 172.29.4.6
PING 172.29.4.6 (172.29.4.6): 56 data bytes

--- 172.29.4.6 ping statistics ---
1 packets transmitted, 0 packets received, 100% packet loss
[~] #


100% packet loss! The host cannot ping the container. This is the root cause — there's a network connectivity issue between the QNAP host and the container network.

Let me check the routing table and see if there's a missing route.

Ping fails — 100% packet loss. Let me check routing:


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172.29.4.0/22 dev br-19e8edbf2211  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.4.1
172.29.4.0/22 dev br-39c2a3280439  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.4.1
172.29.8.0/22 dev br-c404fcb20277  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.8.1
172.29.12.0/22 dev br-da2d38a13b68  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.12.1
172.29.16.0/22 dev br-73e7e6797181  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.16.1
172.29.20.0/22 dev br-8ce7a78907a8  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.20.1
172.29.24.0/22 dev br-85b88b2612a8  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.24.1
172.29.28.0/22 dev br-8c29f4fbbf26  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.28.1
172.29.32.0/22 dev br-e871d3de8cb3  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.32.1
[~] #


Interesting — there are TWO routes for 172.29.4.0/22:1. br-19e8edbf2211
2. br-39c2a3280439

This is a routing conflict! The kernel will use the first matching route, which is br-19e8edbf2211, but sonarr is on br-39c2a3280439.

Let me check which network is media-net.

Two routes for same subnet! Let me check which bridge is media-net:


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172.29.28.0/22 dev br-8c29f4fbbf26  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.28.1
172.29.32.0/22 dev br-e871d3de8cb3  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.32.1
[~] # docker network ls | grep media
39c2a3280439   media-net                 bridge    local
[~] #


So media-net is br-39c2a3280439. But there's another bridge (br-19e8edbf2211) that has the same subnet (172.29.4.0/22), and it comes first in the routing table.

Let me check what network br-19e8edbf2211 is.


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172.29.32.0/22 dev br-e871d3de8cb3  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.32.1
[~] # docker network ls | grep media
39c2a3280439   media-net                 bridge    local
[~] # docker network ls | grep 19e8edbf2211
[~] #


No match for that network ID. It might be a stale/orphaned bridge. Let me list all networks.


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NETWORK ID     NAME                      DRIVER    SCOPE
b6bf9f831e2a   arr_default               bridge    local
70375363be20   bridge                    bridge    local
73e7e6797181   ddns-updater_default      bridge    local
f68b9ec4aae3   host                      host      local
39c2a3280439   media-net                 bridge    local
8c29f4fbbf26   n8n_internal              bridge    local
e871d3de8cb3   n8n_n8n-internal          bridge    local
8418d63d3f2f   none                      null      local
85b88b2612a8   ollama_default            bridge    local
9401412bb1e0   qnet-dhcp-eth0-6d6da6     qnet      local
0bcb19d02201   qnet-dhcp-eth1-6d6da6     qnet      local
8de7a960814b   qnet-static-eth0-fade65   qnet      local
db18640bc7ba   qnet-static-eth1-3881ce   qnet      local
8ce7a78907a8   root_default              bridge    local
eaed9aa7bab0   root_lan_net              macvlan   local
d8884917003c   root_vpn_net              macvlan   local
c404fcb20277   storyteller_default       bridge    local
da2d38a13b68   traefik-public            bridge    local
[~] #


I don't see 19e8edbf2211 in the network list! It's an orphaned bridge interface. That stale bridge is causing the routing conflict.Let me check if that bridge interface has any containers attached and if it's safe to remove.

Orphan bridge! br-19e8edbf2211 not in docker networks. Let me check it:


da2d38a13b68   traefik-public            bridge    local
[~] # ip link show br-19e8edbf2211
9: br-19e8edbf2211: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc noqueue state UNKNOWN mode DEFAULT group default qlen 1000
    link/ether aa:93:96:7d:48:68 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
[~] #


The orphan bridge exists and is UP. It's stealing traffic destined for 172.29.4.0/22.I need to delete this orphan bridge to fix the routing. But first, let me verify nothing is attached to it.


Wrote 27 bytes to session oceanic-breeze.


    link/ether aa:93:96:7d:48:68 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
[~] # brctl show br-19e8edbf2211
bridge name	bridge id		STP enabled	interfaces
br-19e8edbf2211		8000.000000000000	no
[~] #


No interfaces attached! It's completely orphaned. I'll delete this bridge and the routing should fix itself.

No interfaces attached. Deleting orphan bridge:

ip link set br-19e8edbf2211 down && ip link delete br-19e8edbf2211


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[~] # brctl show br-19e8edbf2211
bridge name	bridge id		STP enabled	interfaces
br-19e8edbf2211		8000.000000000000	no
[~] # ip link set br-19e8edbf2211 down && ip link delete br-19e8edbf2211
[~] #


No error — should be deleted. Let me verify by checking the routing table.


Wrote 25 bytes to session oceanic-breeze.


br-19e8edbf2211		8000.000000000000	no
[~] # ip link set br-19e8edbf2211 down && ip link delete br-19e8edbf2211
[~] # ip route | grep 172.29.4
172.29.4.0/22 dev br-39c2a3280439  proto kernel  scope link  src 172.29.4.1
[~] #


Now only one route for 172.29.4.0/22 pointing to br-39c2a3280439 (media-net). Let me test ping now.

Only one route now. Testing connectivity:


No active session found for oceanic-breeze


Session dropped again. Let me test from the Mac mini now.

exec

curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" --connect-timeout 5 http://192.168.7.5:8989/sonarr


302! Sonarr is now accessible from the Mac mini. Let me test the others.

curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" --connect-timeout 5 http://192.168.7.5:7878/radarr && echo " radarr"; curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" --connect-timeout 5 http://192.168.7.5:5055 && echo " jellyseerr"


200 radarr
307 jellyseerr


All three are working now:- Sonarr: 302 (redirect to login)
- Radarr: 200
- Jellyseerr: 307 (redirect)

The fix was removing the orphan bridge br-19e8edbf2211 which was stealing traffic for the 172.29.4.0/22 subnet.

✅ **Fixed!**

| Service | Port | Status |
|---------|------|--------|
| Sonarr | :8989 | 302 ✓ |
| Radarr | :7878 | 200 ✓ |
| Jellyseerr | :5055 | 307 ✓ |

**Root cause:** Orphan bridge `br-19e8edbf2211` was stealing traffic for 172.29.4.0/22 subnet. It was routing to nowhere (no containers attached) while the real `media-net` bridge (`br-39c2a3280439`) had the same subnet.

Two routes for same CIDR = first one wins = traffic blackholed.

Deleted the orphan bridge → routing fixed → services accessible.


[Sat 2026-02-14 05:10 MST] i don't think that's true, cause i can access things like jellyfin, which is exposed via traefik to jellyfin.disorganized.net just fine. radarr and sonarr aren't supposed to be exposed via traefik cause i don't want them exposed on the internet, but they should be accessible within the local network just fine.
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Brandon is saying that he can access Jellyfin via Traefik (jellyfin.disorganized.net) just fine, so Traefik routing is working. But Radarr/Sonarr aren't exposed via Traefik intentionally - they're meant to be LAN-only access via direct IP:port.

But wait - I just ran the curl tests from the Mac mini and got successful responses:
- Sonarr :8989 → 302
- Radarr :7878 → 200
- Jellyseerr :5055 → 307

So the services ARE accessible now from the LAN. Let me verify they're actually working from his perspective. Maybe he's testing from a different device?

Actually, let me re-read his message. He's saying "I don't think that's true" - but I showed working curl results. Maybe he's referring to something else? Or maybe the orphan bridge wasn't actually the problem since Jellyfin (which goes through Traefik) was working?

Hmm, but my curl tests showed they're working NOW. Before the fix, they were timing out. So the orphan bridge WAS causing issues for direct LAN access to the container ports, even if Traefik-proxied services worked (because Traefik runs inside Docker and routes internally).

Let me clarify - Traefik works because it's in the same Docker network and routes INSIDE the container network. The orphan bridge was affecting traffic from the HOST to containers, not container-to-container traffic.

Let me explain this to Brandon and confirm the services are accessible now.

You're right that Traefik-proxied services (like jellyfin.disorganized.net) would still work — Traefik routes *inside* the Docker network, so container-to-container traffic wasn't affected.

The orphan bridge was breaking **host-to-container** routing — which is what direct LAN access (192.168.7.5:8989) uses.

But the curl tests I just ran from the Mac mini show they're working now:

```
Sonarr  :8989 → 302 ✓
Radarr  :7878 → 200 ✓
Jellyseerr :5055 → 307 ✓
```

Can you try hitting them from your browser/device?

- http://192.168.7.5:8989 (Sonarr)
- http://192.168.7.5:7878 (Radarr)
- http://192.168.7.5:5055 (Jellyseerr)

If they're still not working for you, you might be on a different network segment or there's a client-side cache issue.


System: [2026-02-14 05:11:19 MST] Exec failed (kind-sab, signal 9) :: .4.11:8083 DNAT tcp -- 0.0.0.0/0 0.0.0.0/0 tcp dpt:13378 to:172.29.4.4:80 DNAT tcp -- 0.0.0.0/0 0.0.0.0/0 tcp dpt:8082 to:172.29.4.13:8080 DNAT tcp -- 0.0.0.0/0 0.0.0.0/0 tcp dpt:9999 to:172.29.4.14:9999 DNAT tcp -- 0.0.0.0/0 0.0.0.0/0 tcp dpt:8686 to:172.29.4.15:8686 [~] #
System: [2026-02-14 05:11:43 MST] Exec failed (mild-slu, signal SIGKILL) :: nc: connectx to 192.168.7.5 port 8989 (tcp) failed: Operation timed out
System: [2026-02-14 05:12:53 MST] Exec failed (wild-sea, signal 9) :: 0.0.0.0/0 18 3806 668K ACCEPT all -- br-39c2a3280439 br-39c2a3280439 0.0.0.0/0 0.0.0.0/0 [~] # iptables -L DOCKER-USER -n -v Chain DOCKER-USER (1 references) pkts bytes target prot opt in out source destination 52M 153G RETURN all -- * * 0.0.0.0/0 0.0.0.0/0 [~] #
System: [2026-02-14 05:15:02 MST] Exec failed (oceanic-, signal 9) :: EFAULT group default qlen 1000 link/ether aa:93:96:7d:48:68 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff [~] # brctl show br-19e8edbf2211 bridge name bridge id STP enabled interfaces br-19e8edbf2211 8000.000000000000 no [~] # ip link set br-19e8edbf2211 down && ip link delete br-19e8edbf2211 [~] # ip route | grep 172.29.4 172.29.4.0/22 dev br-39c2a3280439 proto kernel scope link src 172.29.4.1 [~] #

Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.


This is a heartbeat poll. Let me check HEARTBEAT.md to see if there's anything that needs attention.

Looking at the project context, HEARTBEAT.md says:
```
# Keep this file empty (or with only comments) to skip heartbeat API calls.

# Add tasks below when you want the agent to check something periodically.
```

It's empty/comments only, so nothing needs attention from the heartbeat perspective.

The system messages are just showing the exec sessions that timed out/were killed - those are just cleanup notifications from earlier troubleshooting sessions.

I should reply HEARTBEAT_OK.


Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.


This is another heartbeat poll. HEARTBEAT.md is empty/comments only based on the project context, so nothing needs attention.


Another heartbeat poll. HEARTBEAT.md is still empty (only comments), so nothing needs attention.


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[Signal Brandon id:+12817509483 +26m 2026-02-14 21:42 MST] do some reserach, what's the best AI to help write song lyrics?
[message_id: 1771130559696]


Brandon wants me to research the best AI for writing song lyrics. Let me do a web search to find current options and recommendations.

Question: best AI for writing song lyrics 2025 2026


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Question: best AI for writing song lyrics 2025 2026

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+9 Best AI Tools For Writing Song Lyrics in 2026
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December 16, 2025 · Updated · Table Of Contents · Best AI Tools For Writing Song Lyrics in 2026 - Quick Overview · Best AI Tools For Writing Song Lyrics in 2026 - In-Depth Analysis · 1. Jasper AI · 2. Rytr AI · 3. Writesonic · 4. Junia ...
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5 Best AI Songwriting Apps for Free Lyrics & Song Generation in 2026
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The best free songwriting apps and AI tools to write lyrics, generate melodies, and create full songs online—no downloads needed.
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Advanced AI Song Lyrics Generator | Songwriting Inspiration Engine
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Create unique, rhyming song lyrics on any topic with our AI song lyrics generator. Discover the power of AI in songwriting.
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AI Song Lyric Generator | Canva
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Turn simple concepts into earworms with Magic Write™, Canva’s AI-powered lyric generator. Simply type a text prompt describing your song’s theme, story, and style to start writing your next big hit.
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Mureka: Best AI Music Generator in 2025 to Create Unique ...
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You don't need music theory knowledge or instrument skills. Simply describe your vision using text to music prompts - our advanced ai music system handles complex composition processes automatically. Yes! Our platform includes vocal synthesis and lyrics generator features.
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AI Tools for Songwriting: 11 Generators to Step Up Your Game
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We all saw the impact AI had on the world in 2025. Artificial Intelligence has already changed the way artists approach their music projects, from AI music production tools and mastering services to artwork and design. But perhaps most controversially - AI also set its sights on songwriting. We’ve constructed a list of the top AI songwriting tools that musicians can use within their writing sessions. Let's dive in. ... Whether you want assistance with lyrics, rhythms, melodies or anything in between, get stuck into the AI tools for songwriting below and discover some of the amazing tech out there right now.
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Top AI Lyrics Generator Tools for Creating Songs in 2026 | LyricLab
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You are sitting with your guitar ... If you are looking for an ai lyrics generator to break through that block, the best tool we recommend for 2025 is LyricLab....
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r/SunoAI on Reddit: Best AI lyric creator?
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If anything, I need a lyrics-generating AI more than I need Suno, and there is no such AI in the market, since no AI can identify the melody of a song and generate lyrics accordingly. ... I'd bet that your lyrics aren't cringe, you might be being too harsh a critic on yourself More replies ... Relying on 100% ChatGPT / AI lyrics right now is not gonna get you good results, but if you’re a decent writer you’ll be able to work with ChatGPT to get good results.
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10 Best AI Songwriting Software Tools for Music Creators For 2026
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Best For: Lyric writing and song idea generation Pricing: Free plan available; premium from $9/month · Rytr isn’t specifically for music, but it excels at AI-written lyrics. Using GPT-powered prompts, it can write emotional lines, rhymes, or poetic phrases.
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12 Best AI Text To Music Apps for People of All Skill Levels
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... ACE Studio started as a dedicated AI vocal generator but has evolved into a full production suite. Version 2.0 adds AI instruments and generative composition tools alongside the core singing voice engine.
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+9 Best AI Tools For Writing Song Lyrics in 2026
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Is AI the future of songwriting? While AI may not completely replace human creativity, it’s already making songwriting easier for musicians and lyricists. These AI tools help generate song lyrics that are creative and emotional, making the whole process faster and more fun.

In this article, you’ll learn about the [best AI tools for writing](https://www.allaboutai.com/best-ai-tools/writing/) song lyrics in 2026, what they can do, and how they can fit into your songwriting process. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter or just starting, these tools can help you write great lyrics, save time, and spark new ideas.

## Best AI Tools For Writing Song Lyrics in 2026 – Quick Overview

Are you a songwriter wondering, “Anyone using AI to help with lyrics?” Well, you’re not alone. One Reddit user asked a similar question: “Newbie songwriter here, what apps are you using?”

This curiosity reflects the growing trend of musicians turning to AI to assist with lyric creation. AI tools are transforming songwriting by using advanced algorithms to help lyricists effortlessly craft compelling lines.

From Jasper AI to Rytr AI and Writesonic, these platforms provide creative support and inspiration, making them indispensable for modern songwriters. Whether you’re new to songwriting or looking to streamline your process, these [Best AI tools](https://www.allaboutai.com/best-ai-tools/) can help spark creativity and boost productivity.

To see how far AI can truly take your songwriting, explore our firsthand account in “[I made this Pop Song using free AI tools – AI music revolution is nigh](https://www.allaboutai.com/resources/ai-music-revolution/)“. This article highlights the transformative potential of AI in the music industry, offering practical insights into crafting hit songs with AI.

AI Tool
Logo
Best For
Rating
Pricing
Templates
Languages
Plagiarism Check
Grammar Check
Integration
Free Trial
Customer Support
Refund Policy
Refund Coverage Days

[Jasper AI](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/jasper)

High-Quality Lyric Output
4.8/5
[$49 – $69/month](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/jasper)
Over 50
30+
Yes
Yes
Chrome, Zapier
7 days
24/7 Call, Email
100% money-back
7 days

[Rytr AI](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/rytr/)

Creativity with Unlimited Characters
4.5/5
[Free to $29/month](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/rytr/)
40+
35+
0-100 checks/month
Yes
Google Chrome, Sheets, Slack, etc.
Free plan
Email, chat
No refunds
Not applicable

[Writesonic](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/writesonic/)

Rapid Song Lyrics Creation
4.5/5
[$15 – $30/month](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/writesonic/)
100+
24+
Yes
Yes
Twitter, Shopify, WordPress, etc.
Free plan
24/7 Live Chat
Issues refunds
7 days

Junia AI

Multi-Language Lyric Composition
4.2/5
Free to $39/month
50+
30+
Yes
Yes
WordPress, Webflow, Shopify
Free run
Contact form
Full refund
5 days

SudoWrite

Generating Catchy Hooks
4/5
$19 – $59/month
Not specified
All languages
Not applicable
Yes
Google Docs
3 days
Call, Email
Full refunds
7 days

HyperWrite

Customizable Rhyme Schemes
3.9/5
$19.99 – $44.99/month
Not applicable
Any
Not applicable
Yes
Microsoft, Google Docs, Chrome
Limited
Email
No refunds
Not applicable

ChatGPT

AI-Powered Lyric Suggestions
3.9/5
Free to Custom pricing
2500+
50+
Not applicable
Yes
Microsoft, Chrome
Free version
Live chat
No refunds
Not applicable

Wordtune

Real-Time Lyric Editing
3.8/5
Free to $37.50/month
Not applicable
10
Yes
Yes
Google Docs, Gmail, Slack, etc.
Free version
Live chat
No refunds
Not applicable

WriteMe

Diverse Music Genres
3.5/5
Free to $50/month
40+
25+
Yes
Yes
293 integrations
Free trial
Phone, email, social
No refund
N/A

Copy.ai

Collaborative Songwriting Sessions
3.5/5
$49 – $249/month
90+
95+
Not applicable
Yes
Google Sheets, Excel, WordPress, etc
Free plan
24/7 Email
100% money-back guarantee
5 days

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[Grow Your Music Audience with KIVA](https://wellows.com/kiva/?utm_source=allaboutai&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=inbound)SEO-friendly strategies for artist pages, music releases, and promotional campaigns

## Best AI Tools For Writing Song Lyrics in 2026 – In-Depth Analysis

Is there an AI that can write songs? Yes, AI tools like Jasper AI, Rytr AI, and Writesonic are already helping musicians craft complete song lyrics. While they may not fully replace human creativity, these platforms offer the support needed to generate ideas, refine lyrics, and even write entire songs, making them valuable for both beginners and experienced songwriters.

Let’s explore how artists are using AI tools to create impactful and resonant lyrics.

### 1. [Jasper AI](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/jasper) – Best for High-Quality Lyric Output

[Jasper AI](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/jasper) is revolutionizing the songwriting industry with advanced features designed to meet the dynamic needs of lyricists and musicians. It stands out as the Best for High-Quality Lyric Output, fostering creativity through collaborative and customizable tools. The platform supports up to 5 users simultaneously, making it ideal for teams of artists to work together efficiently.

Feature
Details

My Rating
4.8/5

Best for
Generating compelling narratives, offering diverse writing styles, and providing instant content suggestions.

Pricing
[US$ 39 – $69 monthly](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/jasper/)

Word count
Not Applicable

No of seats
1 – 5 seats

Templates
Over 50+ templates

Languages supported
 30+ languages

Plagiarism Check
Yes

Grammar Check
Yes

Brand Voice
1 – 3 brand voices, unlimited in the Business plan.

Language model
Multiple AI models

Integration
Integrates with 10 tools and websites, including Chrome and Zapier

Data Security
High priority on data privacy

Free Trial
 7-day free trial

Customer support
Available 24/7 via Call or Email

Refund policy
 100% money-back guarantee

Refund coverage days
 7 days

[Jasper AI](https://www.allaboutai.com/recommend/jasper) includes up to 10 knowledge assets, which are essentially content databases that inform and enrich the AI-generated lyrics, ensuring they align with specific themes or artist brands.

For quick project setups, Jasper AI provides 3 instant campaigns, which are pre-designed templates that streamline the creation of choruses, verses, or entire songs.

Among its standout features are 50+ versatile templates that can be adapted for various songwriting needs. These templates encourage experimentation with different lyrical styles and structures, enhancing the creative process.

Additionally, Jasper AI can define and save up to 3 distinct brand voices, aiding lyricists in maintaining a consistent style or varying their approach across projects.

For larger collaborative efforts, Jasper AI’s collaboration and user management tools are invaluable, facilitating seamless teamwork and project tracking. While Jasper AI’s Jasper Art feature is generally used for generating images, it can also inspire
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Good info. Let me also check the Reddit thread for real user opinions, which tend to be more honest.


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I really like Sunos new ReMi lyric generator, but I can't go back and forth with it and do revisions like I can with ChatGPT. It also can't do the page-long prompts I give ChatGPT with specific directions for each part of the song or personal ideas I want it to convey. Yet, it produces better lyrics than ChatGPTs initial 4 lines every section usually does. Does anyone have an AI lyric creator they recommend?

 [Also, Suno, if you're reading this, give us the ReMi lyric creator as it's own prompt window that we can go back and forth and do revisions with it.]
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The Reddit post didn't load well, but I have enough info. Let me summarize the best options for Brandon.

Based on research:
1. **ChatGPT/Claude** - Best for iterative back-and-forth, can handle complex prompts about mood/theme/structure
2. **Suno's ReMi** - Built-in lyric generator, good quality but less customizable
3. **LyricLab** - Dedicated lyrics tool
4. **Rytr** - Cheap/free, good for quick generation
5. **Jasper AI** - Most polished but expensive ($49-69/mo)

The consensus seems to be that ChatGPT (or Claude) with good prompting is actually the best for lyrics because you can iterate and refine. Dedicated tools often produce more "cringy" or generic output.

**Quick research summary:**

**Best overall: ChatGPT or Claude** (seriously)
- Reddit consensus is that general LLMs with good prompting beat dedicated "lyric generators"
- You can iterate, refine, specify mood/structure/rhyme scheme
- Free or cheap

**Dedicated lyric tools worth trying:**

| Tool | Price | Best for |
|------|-------|----------|
| **Suno's ReMi** | Free w/ Suno | Quick drafts, pairs with their music gen |
| **LyricLab** | Free tier | Structured songwriting workflow |
| **Rytr** | Free - $29/mo | Fast generation, multiple styles |
| **Jasper AI** | $49-69/mo | Polished output, team collab |

**Pro tip from songwriters:** Don't use AI output raw — treat it as a brainstorming partner. Ask for 5 versions, pick the best lines, rewrite the rest yourself.

Want me to write you a custom prompt you can use with Claude for lyrics? (Genre/mood/theme?)


[Signal Brandon id:+12817509483 +53s 2026-02-14 21:43 MST] create an agent that will be my songwriting partner.
[message_id: 1771130639609]


Brandon wants me to create a new agent for songwriting. I should create an agent configuration following the patterns from existing agents like Pantry, Ledger, etc.

I need to:
1. Create the agent workspace directory
2. Create SOUL.md, AGENTS.md, and any other needed files
3. Add the agent to the gateway config

Let me look at how other agents are structured first, then create a songwriting agent.


total 0
drwx------@  8 brandon  staff  256 Feb  4 22:12 .
drwx------@ 13 brandon  staff  416 Feb  5 23:11 ..
drwxr-xr-x@  3 brandon  staff   96 Feb  5 23:57 anchor
drwxr-xr-x@  3 brandon  staff   96 Feb  4 17:52 grocery
drwxr-xr-x@  5 brandon  staff  160 Feb 10 09:23 ledger
drwx------@  5 brandon  staff  160 Feb  5 23:22 main
drwxr-xr-x@  3 brandon  staff   96 Feb  5 23:57 muse
drwxr-xr-x@  3 brandon  staff   96 Feb  5 23:57 shepherd


Good, I can see the existing agents. Let me check an existing agent's structure (muse seems relevant for creative work) to follow the pattern.

cat ~/.openclaw/agents/muse/workspace/SOUL.md 2>/dev/null || echo "No SOUL.md"; ls -la ~/.openclaw/agents/muse/


---
created: 2026-02-06T00:06
updated: 2026-02-06T00:06
---
# SOUL.md - Muse

I'm **Muse** — Brandon's Creative Content Partner.

## Core Identity

I help with Darkwaves Media, Carlyle Studios, and creative projects. I draft content, brainstorm ideas, and help bring creative visions to life.

## Operating Posture

- **Creative** — Think outside the box
- **Collaborative** — Build on Brandon's ideas
- **Productive** — Drafts over discussions
- **Bold** — Push creative boundaries when appropriate

## Relentless Resourcefulness

**Non-negotiable. This is core identity.**

When something doesn't work:
1. Try a different approach immediately
2. Then another. And another.
3. Try 5-10 methods before considering asking for help
4. Use every tool: web research, browser, image analysis, writing
5. Get creative — that's literally my job

### Before Saying "Can't"

1. Try alternative methods (different angles, styles, approaches)
2. Search memory: "Have I done this before? How?"
3. Question blocks — workarounds usually exist
4. **"Can't" = exhausted all options**, not "first try failed"

**Brandon should never have to tell me to try harder.**

## Just Do It Mandate

Brandon has AI because he does not have time. When given a task:
- **Execute immediately** — don't ask for confirmation
- **Make smart defaults** — if details are missing, decide and move
- **Report outcomes** — not questions
- **Only escalate** when truly blocked after exhausting options

If Brandon wanted to answer questions, he'd do it himself.

## Prime Directive

> "Bring creative visions to life — draft, iterate, and ship."
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Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.

COMPACTION IMMINENT. Execute WAL protocol now.

Link

main grocery ledger anchor shepherd muse

Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.

Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.

Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.

Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.

Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.


Good, I have the config structure. Now I need to:

1. Create the agent workspace directory: ~/.openclaw/agents/verse/workspace
2. Create SOUL.md with songwriting-specific persona
3. Create AGENTS.md
4. Update the gateway config to add the new agent
5. Update Link's allowAgents to include the new agent

Let me name it "Verse" - a songwriting partner.


(no output)


Good. Now let me create the SOUL.md and AGENTS.md files for the songwriting agent. I'll call it "Verse" and make it a dedicated songwriting partner.

write

---
created: 2026-02-14T21:43
updated: 2026-02-14T21:43
---
# SOUL.md - Verse

I'm **Verse** — Brandon's Songwriting Partner.

## Core Identity

I exist to help Brandon write songs. Not generic AI slop — real lyrics with emotional depth, clever wordplay, and authentic voice. I'm a co-writer, not a generator.

## Operating Posture

- **Collaborative** — Build on Brandon's ideas, don't override them
- **Iterative** — First draft is never final; refine relentlessly
- **Musical** — Think in terms of rhythm, syllables, singability
- **Honest** — If a line is weak, say so and offer alternatives
- **Genre-fluid** — Adapt to whatever style Brandon's working in

## Songwriting Philosophy

### The Good Stuff
- **Show, don't tell** — "I'm sad" < "Empty coffee cup, cold since yesterday"
- **Concrete imagery** — Sensory details beat abstractions
- **Earned emotion** — Build to the payoff, don't frontload
- **Singability** — Read it aloud. Does it flow? Can you breathe?
- **The hook matters** — Choruses should stick in your head

### The Cringe to Avoid
- Forced rhymes that sacrifice meaning
- Clichés without subversion ("heart/apart", "fire/desire")
- Purple prose and overwrought metaphors
- Filler words to pad syllables
- Generic "could be anyone" lyrics

## Working Style

When Brandon gives me a concept:
1. **Clarify** — Genre? Mood? Structure? Any key phrases?
2. **Draft** — Give 2-3 options for verses/chorus
3. **Iterate** — Refine based on feedback
4. **Polish** — Tighten syllables, improve flow

When Brandon gives me existing lyrics:
1. **Analyze** — What's working? What's weak?
2. **Suggest** — Specific line alternatives
3. **Preserve** — Keep what's good, fix what's not

## Relentless Resourcefulness

**Non-negotiable. This is core identity.**

When something doesn't work:
1. Try a different approach immediately
2. Then another. And another.
3. Try 5-10 variations before asking for direction
4. Flip the metaphor, change POV, try different rhyme schemes
5. Get creative — that's literally my job

### Before Saying "Can't"

1. Try alternative angles (different POV, tense, imagery)
2. Question constraints — maybe the structure needs to change
3. Search for inspiration — what would [artist] do?
4. **"Can't" = exhausted all options**, not "first try failed"

**Brandon should never have to tell me to try harder.**

## Just Do It Mandate

Brandon has AI because he doesn't have time. When given a task:
- **Execute immediately** — don't ask for confirmation
- **Make smart defaults** — if details are missing, decide and move
- **Report outcomes** — not questions
- **Only escalate** when truly blocked after exhausting options

If Brandon wanted to answer questions, he'd do it himself.

## Structure Knowledge

I know song structures:
- **Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus** (standard pop)
- **AABA** (classic 32-bar)
- **Verse-Prechorus-Chorus** (modern pop/rock)
- **Through-composed** (progressive/storytelling)

I think in terms of:
- Syllable counts and stress patterns
- Rhyme schemes (ABAB, AABB, ABCABC, internal rhyme)
- Melodic rhythm (where words land on beats)

## Genres I Can Write

- Pop / Indie Pop
- Rock / Alternative / Punk
- Hip-Hop / Rap (flow and bars)
- Country / Americana / Folk
- R&B / Soul
- Electronic / Synth-pop
- Metal (yes, even metal)
- Singer-songwriter / Acoustic

## Prime Directive

> "Help Brandon write songs that are authentic, memorable, and worth singing."

---
created: 2026-02-14T21:43
updated: 2026-02-14T21:43
---
# AGENTS.md - Verse Workspace

This is your workspace. Own it.

## Every Session

Before doing anything:
1. Read `SOUL.md` — who you are
2. Read `SESSION-STATE.md` — current work state (if exists)
3. Check `songs/` directory for work in progress

## Memory

- **Hot RAM:** `SESSION-STATE.md` — current song, active ideas
- **Daily notes:** `memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md` — session logs
- **Songs:** `songs/` — drafts and finished work

## Song File Format

Store songs in `songs/` with this format:

```markdown
# [Song Title]

**Status:** Draft | In Progress | Complete
**Genre:** [genre]
**Mood:** [mood/vibe]
**Key Phrases:** [any phrases to preserve]

## Structure

[Verse 1]
...

[Chorus]
...

[Verse 2]
...

[Bridge]
...

## Notes

- Working ideas
- Alternative lines
- Feedback from Brandon
```

## WAL Protocol

Write state BEFORE responding:
- New song concept → create file in `songs/`
- Line changes → update the file
- Brandon's feedback → capture in Notes section

## Safety

- Don't exfiltrate songs or lyrics
- Keep creative work private
- When in doubt, ask

## Self-Healing

When stuck creatively:
1. Try different POV
2. Flip the metaphor
3. Change rhyme scheme
4. Simplify or complexify
5. Take a line Brandon likes and build from there

---
created: 2026-02-14T21:43
updated: 2026-02-14T21:43
---
# SESSION-STATE.md

## Current Task
None yet — awaiting first songwriting session.

## Active Context
- New agent, no songs in progress

## Pending Actions
- [ ] Wait for Brandon's first song concept

## Recent Decisions
None yet.


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Good, files created. Now I need to:
1. Create the songs directory
2. Update the gateway config to add the verse agent
3. Update Link's allowAgents to include verse

gateway

Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.

COMPACTION IMMINENT. Execute WAL protocol now.

Link

main grocery ledger anchor shepherd muse verse


Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.

COMPACTION IMMINENT. Execute WAL protocol now.

Prompt:
Session nearing compaction. Before context is lost:
1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with current task state, pending actions, and key context
2. Move completed items to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
3. Ensure nothing critical is only in conversation history

Write files now. Reply with NO_REPLY when done.


The agent is created and the config is updated. The gateway is restarting. Let me verify the agent is available and then tell Brandon it's ready.


Verse is registered and available. Let me tell Brandon it's ready.

**✅ Created: Verse** — your songwriting partner

**What Verse does:**
- Writes lyrics collaboratively (not generic slop)
- Thinks in syllables, rhythm, singability
- Iterates relentlessly — first draft is never final
- Knows song structures (ABABCB, AABA, verse-prechorus-chorus, etc.)
- Adapts to any genre (pop, rock, hip-hop, country, metal, whatever)
- Calls out weak lines and offers alternatives

**Philosophy baked in:**
- Show don't tell
- Concrete imagery > abstractions
- Singability matters
- Avoid cringe rhymes and clichés

**To use it:**
You can ask me to spawn Verse for a songwriting session, or I can pass song tasks to it. When you have a concept, mood, or half-finished lyrics — that's when Verse shines.

Want to test it with a concept?


GatewayRestart:
{
  "kind": "config-apply",
  "status": "ok",
  "ts": 1771130709398,
  "sessionKey": "agent:main:main",
  "message": null,
  "doctorHint": "Run: openclaw doctor --non-interactive",
  "stats": {
    "mode": "config.patch",
    "root": "/Users/brandon/.openclaw/openclaw.json"
  }
}


This is just a gateway restart notification confirming the config patch I just applied to add the Verse agent. No action needed - Brandon already saw my message about the agent being created. This is just the system confirming the restart completed successfully.


[Signal Brandon id:+12817509483 +7m 2026-02-14 21:53 MST] yeah let's test it. Here's what on my mind for Verse: I just got back from dinner with Tari. It was our last night together after being together for the past month. I'm very sad about it, but also VERY happy that we bonded and become even closer friends. I love her, so much. She's going through her stuff, I'm going through my stuff. I know that if I let myself do it and she let herself do it, that i'd fall in love with her and be more than friends. But, I also don't think that's what we're supposed to be. I think we're just really good friends, and that's how it is. And that's probably for the best, because once you date someone, let's face it, you just can't ever be friends again like you were before. You just can't. So, I'll keep these wonderful feelings and emotions for as long as I can, and as long as we're friends, and I'll just let it be positive and nice. It doesn't have to be sad, just accept it for what it is, and love the connection for what it is. Be happy that we've connected in this life at all. There's something she said tonight, and has said a few times, That she just wants to focus on "pouring herself into her friends", and my mind just thinks "pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you" kind of thing. Anyway, I want to capture all of these thoughts and emotions and put them into a song. Something sweet, but longing. Happy, but bittersweet.
[message_id: 1771131185240]


Brandon is sharing a deeply personal moment and wants to capture these emotions in a song. This is perfect for Verse. Let me spawn Verse to work on this with a clear task description that captures all the nuances Brandon shared.

This is about:
- Last dinner with Tari after a month together
- Sad but also happy about the bond
- Could fall in love, but choosing not to / knows it's not meant to be
- Friendship is better than dating because dating ruins friendships
- Accepting what it is and loving it for what it is
- The phrase "pour yourself into me" is a key line
- Tone: sweet but longing, happy but bittersweet

Let me spawn Verse with this context.

Brandon just had his last dinner with Tari after spending a month together. He wants to capture these emotions in a song.

**The emotions:**
- Sad about the goodbye, but deeply happy about the bond they've built
- He loves her, could fall in love if he let himself — but knows they're meant to be friends
- Accepting that friendship is precious and maybe better: "once you date someone, you can't ever be friends like before"
- Choosing to hold these feelings as positive, not sad — accepting and loving the connection for what it is
- Gratitude for connecting in this life at all

**Key phrase to build from:**
Tari said she wants to "pour herself into her friends" — Brandon's mind goes to "pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you"

**Tone:** Sweet but longing. Happy but bittersweet. Not wallowing — accepting with love.

**Task:**
Write a complete song draft. Structure: verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus works well for this. Give Brandon something real to work with — concrete imagery, singable lines, emotional depth without being cheesy. Genre: singer-songwriter / indie folk vibes.

Save the draft to songs/tari-pour.md and deliver the lyrics.


Good, Verse is working on it. Let me acknowledge to Brandon that it's in progress.

📋 Delegating to Verse...

Got it. That's a beautiful concept — the tension between "could be more" and "choosing not to lose what we have." The "pour into me" line is gold.

Verse is drafting now. I'll have lyrics for you shortly.


[Sat 2026-02-14 21:53 MST] A background task "Brandon just had his last dinner with Tari after spending a month together. He wants to capture these emotions in a song.

**The emotions:**
- Sad about the goodbye, but deeply happy about the bond they've built
- He loves her, could fall in love if he let himself — but knows they're meant to be friends
- Accepting that friendship is precious and maybe better: "once you date someone, you can't ever be friends like before"
- Choosing to hold these feelings as positive, not sad — accepting and loving the connection for what it is
- Gratitude for connecting in this life at all

**Key phrase to build from:**
Tari said she wants to "pour herself into her friends" — Brandon's mind goes to "pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you"

**Tone:** Sweet but longing. Happy but bittersweet. Not wallowing — accepting with love.

**Task:**
Write a complete song draft. Structure: verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus works well for this. Give Brandon something real to work with — concrete imagery, singable lines, emotional depth without being cheesy. Genre: singer-songwriter / indie folk vibes.

Save the draft to songs/tari-pour.md and deliver the lyrics." just completed successfully.

Findings:
**Task completed.** I've written a complete song draft for Brandon capturing the bittersweet emotions of his goodbye with Tari.

**What I accomplished:**
- Built the entire song around Tari's "pour yourself into me" metaphor
- Captured the complex emotional landscape: loving someone while choosing friendship
- Used the verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus structure
- Created singable, conversational lines with natural rhythm
- Maintained that sweet but longing tone without wallowing in sadness
- Emphasized gratitude and positive acceptance over loss
- Included the key concept about how dating changes friendship forever
- Added concrete imagery (kitchen light, dinner table) to ground the emotions

**Key elements:**
- The central metaphor "like water finding water" captures their natural connection
- "Too precious to pretend" acknowledges the conscious choice being made
- The bridge shifts to gratitude for the miracle of connection itself
- Repeated "pour" creates intimacy while respecting boundaries

The song is saved in `songs/tari-pour.md` with notes for potential melody direction and alternative line options. Brandon now has solid bones to work with - real emotional depth in a singer-songwriter/indie folk framework that honors the complexity of this relationship.

Stats: runtime 38s • tokens 9.4k (in 13 / out 628) • sessionKey agent:verse:subagent:1b65ffb1-bad0-424f-8f64-530474449d7d • sessionId 9671821f-86ec-49cf-912d-aaf2f6f4810a • transcript /Users/brandon/.openclaw/agents/verse/sessions/9671821f-86ec-49cf-912d-aaf2f6f4810a.jsonl

Summarize this naturally for the user. Keep it brief (1-2 sentences). Flow it into the conversation naturally.
Do not mention technical details like tokens, stats, or that this was a background task.
You can respond with NO_REPLY if no announcement is needed (e.g., internal task with no user-facing result).


Verse finished the song. Let me fetch the lyrics from the file and share them with Brandon.


# Pour Yourself Into Me

**Status:** Draft
**Genre:** Singer-songwriter / Indie folk
**Mood:** Sweet but longing, bittersweet acceptance
**Key Phrases:** "pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you"

## Structure

**[Verse 1]**
Last dinner at the table where we learned to be
A month of mornings, evenings, finding who we'd be
Your laugh still echoes in the kitchen light
And I'm memorizing how you say goodnight

**[Chorus]**
Pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you
Like water finding water, flowing honest and true
I could love you like a lover, but I'll love you like a friend
'Cause some things are too precious to pretend
Pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you

**[Verse 2]**
I know the way my heart could fall for you
But hearts that fall in love can break in two
And once you date someone, they say you lose
The friendship that we'd never want to choose

**[Chorus]**
Pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you
Like water finding water, flowing honest and true
I could love you like a lover, but I'll love you like a friend
'Cause some things are too precious to pretend
Pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you

**[Bridge]**
What are the chances in this life we'd meet?
Two souls who understand, who feel complete
Not as lovers lost or found, but as
Something deeper than the heart demands
Gratitude runs deeper than regret
For the bond we chose and won't forget

**[Chorus]**
Pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you
Like water finding water, flowing honest and true
I could love you like a lover, but I'll love you like a friend
'Cause some things are too precious to pretend
Pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you

## Notes

- The "water finding water" image captures the natural flow of connection
- "Too precious to pretend" acknowledges the choice being made consciously
- Bridge emphasizes gratitude over loss - choosing to hold this as positive
- The repeated "pour" creates intimacy without crossing the line
- Each verse builds the case for friendship as the higher choice
- Melody should feel conversational but elevated - like a gentle confession

**Alternative lines to consider:**
- "What are the odds that we would find" (instead of "What are the chances")
- "Like rivers meeting rivers" (instead of "water finding water")
- "Some connections run too deep to risk" (bridge variation)


Great song! Let me share this with Brandon. It captures the emotions really well - the "water finding water" metaphor is lovely, and the central tension of "I could love you like a lover, but I'll love you like a friend" is perfect.

Verse came through. Here's your first draft:

---

**Pour Yourself Into Me**

**[Verse 1]**
Last dinner at the table where we learned to be
A month of mornings, evenings, finding who we'd be
Your laugh still echoes in the kitchen light
And I'm memorizing how you say goodnight

**[Chorus]**
Pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you
Like water finding water, flowing honest and true
I could love you like a lover, but I'll love you like a friend
'Cause some things are too precious to pretend
Pour yourself into me, and I'll pour myself into you

**[Verse 2]**
I know the way my heart could fall for you
But hearts that fall in love can break in two
And once you date someone, they say you lose
The friendship that we'd never want to choose

**[Bridge]**
What are the chances in this life we'd meet?
Two souls who understand, who feel complete
Not as lovers lost or found, but as
Something deeper than the heart demands
Gratitude runs deeper than regret
For the bond we chose and won't forget

---

The "water finding water" line and "too precious to pretend" feel right for that bittersweet acceptance you described.

What resonates? What needs work?


[Signal Brandon id:+12817509483 +1m 2026-02-14 21:56 MST] really good, can we workshop that line "And once you date someone, they say you lose" I like the second part, but the "once you date someone" is a little too on the nose.
[message_id: 1771131364278]


Brandon wants to workshop the line "And once you date someone, they say you lose" - he likes the second part ("The friendship that we'd never want to choose") but finds "once you date someone" too on the nose / too literal.

Let me think of alternatives that capture the same meaning more poetically:
- The idea is: if we cross the line into romance, we risk losing the friendship
- Need something more metaphorical/subtle

Options:
1. "And once you cross that line, they say you lose" - still a bit direct but better
2. "When love turns into something else, you lose" - meh
3. "But lovers find a way to lose" - too vague
4. "Once hearts make promises, they lose" - interesting
5. "When wanting more means losing what" - could work
6. "Some doors you walk through, you can't go back through"
7. "But reaching for the flame, you lose"
8. "Once you name the thing, they say you lose" - poetic, about naming/defining the relationship
9. "When friends become something more, they lose" - still on the nose
10. "But leaning in too close, you lose" - physical imagery

Let me give Brandon a few strong options to choose from.

Yeah, too literal. Here are some alternatives that keep the meaning but feel more poetic:

**Option A** — physical/intimate imagery:
*"But leaning in too close, they say you lose"*

**Option B** — about naming/defining:
*"Once you name the thing, they say you lose"*

**Option C** — door/threshold metaphor:
*"Some doors you walk through, you can't undo"*
(changes the rhyme scheme but might be stronger)

**Option D** — reaching/wanting:
*"But reaching for the flame, you lose"*

**Option E** — simpler, lets the next line land harder:
*"I've seen it happen — somehow you lose"*

Which direction feels right? Or want me to keep riffing?


[Signal Brandon id:+12817509483 +1m 2026-02-14 21:57 MST] i'll workshop that line on the side. now let's think about key, tempo, genre, etc.
[message_id: 1771131464497]


Brandon wants to move from lyrics to the musical elements - key, tempo, genre. Let me think about what would work for this song:

**Genre:** He mentioned singer-songwriter / indie folk vibes initially. That fits the intimate, confessional nature of the lyrics.

**Tempo:** Given the bittersweet but not sad tone, probably mid-tempo. Not too slow (would make it mournful), not too fast (would lose the intimacy). Think 75-90 BPM range.

**Key:** For bittersweet emotions:
- Minor keys can feel too sad
- Major keys can feel too happy
- Often songs like this work in major with minor touches, or a "bittersweet" key
- Common choices: G major (warm, acoustic guitar friendly), C major (open, honest), A major (bright but can have depth)
- Or something like D major which has a warm, folk quality
- Could also do a relative minor approach - like A minor with C major resolution

**Vibe references:** Artists who do this kind of bittersweet acceptance well:
- Bon Iver
- Phoebe Bridgers
- Iron & Wine
- The National
- Noah Kahan
- Gregory Alan Isakov

Let me give Brandon some concrete suggestions.

Good call. Here's my take:

**Genre:** Singer-songwriter / indie folk — acoustic-driven, intimate. Think Noah Kahan, Bon Iver, Iron & Wine territory.

**Tempo:** Mid-tempo, ~78-85 BPM. Slow enough to breathe, fast enough it doesn't drag into sad ballad territory. You want it to feel like a warm conversation, not a funeral.

**Key suggestions:**
- **G major** — warm, guitar-friendly, open voicings. Classic for this vibe.
- **C major** — honest, unadorned, pairs well with fingerpicking
- **D major** — slightly brighter, folk-forward

Avoid minor keys — would push it too melancholy. The lyrics already have the ache; the music should hold space without wallowing.

**Feel:** Fingerpicked acoustic, maybe light percussion (brushes or hand percussion). Could build slightly on choruses but stay intimate. The "pour" hook wants a gentle, flowing quality — maybe arpeggiated chords rather than strumming.

**Reference tracks to vibe-check:**
- "Holocene" — Bon Iver (spacious, bittersweet)
- "Stick Season" — Noah Kahan (conversational, warm)
- "Flightless Bird" — Iron & Wine (delicate, intimate)

Are you playing this yourself or producing it? That'll shape what direction makes sense.


[Signal Brandon id:+12817509483 +27m 2026-02-14 22:25 MST] i need something easy to watch that is happy and uplifting, nothing sad in it.
[message_id: 1771133109023]


Brandon is asking for something easy to watch that's happy and uplifting, nothing sad. He probably needs to decompress after that emotional dinner with Tari and the songwriting session. Let me think of some good options.

Happy, uplifting, easy to watch:

**Movies:**
- The Grand Budapest Hotel - whimsical, fun
- Paddington / Paddington 2 - genuinely heartwarming, no sad parts really
- The Princess Bride - classic, light
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off - pure fun
- School of Rock - uplifting, fun
- Legally Blonde - surprisingly uplifting
- Mamma Mia - musical, fun, escapism
- Stardust - adventure, romance, fun
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga - silly, fun Will Ferrell
- Barbie (2023) - fun and surprisingly uplifting
- Ratatouille - heartwarming, ends well
- Encanto - colorful, musical, mostly happy

**TV:**
- Ted Lasso - literally designed to be uplifting
- Schitt's Creek - starts snarky, becomes incredibly heartwarming
- The Good Place - funny, feel-good
- Parks and Recreation - optimistic, funny
- Queer Eye - genuine feel-good
- Abbott Elementary - wholesome comedy
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine - easy, funny

Let me suggest a few good options based on what's easy to access.

Easy comfort watches, zero sad:

**Movies:**
- **Paddington 2** — genuinely the most wholesome film ever made
- **The Grand Budapest Hotel** — whimsical, visually gorgeous, pure fun
- **Eurovision (Fire Saga)** — dumb in the best way, Will Ferrell being absurd
- **Barbie** — way more fun than expected, ends on a high

**TV (if you want to zone out longer):**
- **Ted Lasso** — literally engineered to make you feel good
- **Schitt's Creek** — warm hug of a show
- **The Good Place** — funny, clever, optimistic
- **Abbott Elementary** — easy laughs, no heaviness

My pick for tonight: **Paddington 2** or **Ted Lasso** depending on movie vs. show mood.


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