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# Architecture Details

## References

- **Load [references/architecture.md](references/architecture.md)** when looking up architecture, plugin structure, or blueprint design. Describes the NemoClaw plugin and blueprint architecture and how they orchestrate the OpenClaw sandbox.
- **[references/cli-selection-guide.md](references/cli-selection-guide.md)** — Explains when to use `nemoclaw` versus `openshell` for NemoClaw-managed sandboxes, including lifecycle, inference, policy, monitoring, file transfer, and gateway operations.
- **Load [references/commands.md](references/commands.md)** when looking up a specific `nemoclaw` or `/nemoclaw` subcommand, flag, argument, or exit code. Includes the full CLI reference for slash commands and standalone NemoClaw commands.
- **Load [references/network-policies.md](references/network-policies.md)** when looking up a specific default endpoint, filesystem path, or the runtime approval sequence NemoClaw applies on blocked requests. Covers the baseline network policy, filesystem rules, and operator approval flow.
- **Load [references/troubleshooting.md](references/troubleshooting.md)** when diagnosing a reported NemoClaw error, a failed onboard, or unexpected sandbox behavior. Lists fixes for common installation, onboarding, and runtime issues.