sentinel

name	sentinel
description	Transform an Android phone with IP Webcam into an intelligent Edge AI security system with OpenClaw.
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Security monitoring over IP Camera Android app

Use the Clawd Sentinel pattern to turn any old Android smartphone into a sovereign, frugal, and intelligent motion detection system.

Setup

1. Android Side: Install "IP Webcam" (by Pavel Khlebovich) and start the server.
2. Connectivity: Note the local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100:8080).
3. OpenClaw Workspace:
   • bin/sentinel_ultra_frugal.sh: The core logic for pixel comparison.
   • bin/sentinel_runner.sh: The background loop runner.

Detailed API Interaction

The IP Webcam server provides a REST-like API for full remote control. Base URL: http://<IP>:8080/

Visual Captures

• Standard Snapshot: /shot.jpg (Fastest, current frame)
• Autofocus Snapshot: /photoaf.jpg (Triggers autofocus before capture, highest quality)
• Video Recording:
  • Start: /startvideo?name=alert_123
  • Stop: /stopvideo
  • List recordings: (returns JSON/HTML)