docs: clarify server deployment options and remote access methods

- Support both local and remote server deployment
- Add direct public IP access option for remote servers
- Remove tunnel requirement messaging
- Organize remote access options with details sections

docs/guide/faq.md

@@ -33,7 +33,9 @@ For local network access:
 http://<your-computer-ip>:3006
 ```
 
-For internet access, set up a tunnel (Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale, or ngrok).
+For internet access:
+- If the server has a public IP, access it directly (use HTTPS via reverse proxy for production)
+- If behind NAT, set up a tunnel (Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale, or ngrok)
 
 ### What's the access token for?
 

docs/guide/how-it-works.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ HAPI consists of three interconnected components that work together to provide r
 
 ```
 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
-│                           Your Local Machine                               │
+│                      Your Machine (Local or Server)                        │
 │                                                                            │
 │   ┌──────────────┐         ┌──────────────┐         ┌──────────────┐       │
 │   │              │         │              │         │              │       │
@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@ HAPI consists of three interconnected components that work together to provide r
 └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
 ```
 
+> **Note:** The server can run on your local desktop or a remote server (VPS, cloud, etc.). If deployed on a server with a public IP, tunneling is not required.
+
 ## Components
 
 ### HAPI CLI

docs/guide/installation.md

@@ -70,6 +70,11 @@ bun build:single-exe
 
 ## Server setup
 
+The server can be deployed on:
+
+- **Local desktop** (default) - Run on your development machine
+- **Remote server** - Deploy on a VPS, cloud server, or any machine with network access
+
 Start the server:
 
 ```bash
@@ -142,15 +147,22 @@ Each machine gets a unique ID stored in `~/.hapi/settings.json`. This allows:
 
 ### Remote access
 
-Cloudflare Tunnel (recommended):
+If the server is deployed on a machine with a **public IP**, you can access it directly via `http://your-server-ip:3006`. Use HTTPS (via reverse proxy like Nginx or Caddy) for production.
+
+If the server is behind NAT, use one of these options:
+
+<details>
+<summary>Cloudflare Tunnel (recommended for NAT)</summary>
 
 https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-networks/
 
 ```bash
 export WEBAPP_URL="https://your-tunnel.trycloudflare.com"
 ```
+</details>
 
-Tailscale:
+<details>
+<summary>Tailscale</summary>
 
 https://tailscale.com/download
 
@@ -163,12 +175,15 @@ Access via your Tailscale IP:
 ```
 http://100.x.x.x:3006
 ```
+</details>
 
-ngrok:
+<details>
+<summary>ngrok</summary>
 
 ```bash
 ngrok http 3006
 ```
+</details>
 
 ### Telegram setup
 

docs/guide/quick-start.md

@@ -43,13 +43,7 @@ This starts Claude Code wrapped with HAPI. The session appears in the web UI.
 Open your browser:
 
 ```
-http://localhost:3006
+http://<your-ip>:3006
-```
-
-Or from another device on the same network:
-
-```
-http://<your-computer-ip>:3006
 ```
 
 Enter your access token to log in.

website/src/locales/en.json

@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
     "title": "How it Works",
     "step1": {
       "title": "1. Start on Desktop",
-      "desc": "Launch HAPI on your local machine. It creates a secure tunnel and keeps your session alive."
+      "desc": "Launch HAPI on your machine. It keeps your session alive and ready for remote access."
     },
     "step2": {
       "title": "2. Connect Mobile",

website/src/locales/zh.json

@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
     "title": "工作原理",
     "step1": {
       "title": "1. 桌面启动",
-      "desc": "在本地机器上启动 HAPI。它会创建一个安全隧道并保持会话活跃。"
+      "desc": "在你的机器上启动 HAPI。它会保持会话活跃，随时准备远程访问。"
     },
     "step2": {
       "title": "2. 移动连接",