Hi everyone,

I’ve been using OpenClaw for a while now on my MacBook M4 Pro (running ChatGPT 5.5). While the remote access is great, I’m hitting some significant walls and could use some advice from anyone who has managed to optimize their workflow.

1. The "Automation Browser" Trap

Even after installing the Browser-Use skill, the agent seems stuck using a basic automation browser. This leads to immediate blocks/flags on sites like X (Twitter) and Reddit.

• The Goal: I want the agent to interact with UI elements (buttons, fields) for content creation without getting ghosted/blocked instantly.
• Question: Has anyone successfully integrated a "stealth" browser or connected their existing Chrome/Brave profile to bypass automation detection?

2. Computer-Use vs. Terminal Loop

Despite having the Computer-Use skill active, the agent defaults almost exclusively to the Terminal. It rarely "sees" or interacts with the actual macOS GUI.

• The Issue: It feels like it’s living in a sandbox rather than actually controlling the machine.
• Question: Are there specific permissions or environment variables I need to tweak on macOS to force it to use the visual interface instead of just CLI?

3. Codex Integration & Broken Outputs

When using Codex, the agent claims to be using the CLI, but the code quality is significantly lower (broken/buggy) compared to when I prompt Codex directly.

• The Mystery: Is the agent actually piping prompts to Codex, or is it hallucinating the integration?
• Question: What is the best way to ensure the agent uses Codex as a high-level engine rather than just failing at writing its own scripts?

4. "Ghosting" During Long Sprints

I often set a 4-hour sprint with a schedule. The agent starts fine, but then completely ignores new messages/mid-sprint corrections. I end up waiting 4 hours for a result that might have gone off-track in the first 10 minutes.

• Question: Is there a way to force an "Interrupt/Listen" loop so the agent checks for user input between sub-tasks?

Specs for context:

• OS: macOS (M4 Pro chip)
• Model: ChatGPT 5.5
• Tool: OpenClaw (Latest)

Would appreciate any tips, config snippets, or skill-adjustments that worked for you!

I’m hitting a massive wall here and I need a reality check.

I’ve built a product that actually works, the tech is solid, and the "vibe" is there but when it comes to getting people to actually pull out their credit cards? Crickets. I feel like I’m doing everything "by the book," but I’m clearly missing something fundamental about the transition from "cool tool" to "paid product." I’m struggling to find those first 10 people who aren't just my friends or family.

I’m hitting a massive wall here and I need a reality check.

I’ve built a product that actually works, the tech is solid, and the "vibe" is there but when it comes to getting people to actually pull out their credit cards? Crickets. I feel like I’m doing everything "by the book," but I’m clearly missing something fundamental about the transition from "cool tool" to "paid product." I’m struggling to find those first 10 people who aren't just my friends or family.