diff --git a/ai-hub/app/api/routes/nodes.py b/ai-hub/app/api/routes/nodes.py
index e15b53f..8db2891 100644
--- a/ai-hub/app/api/routes/nodes.py
+++ b/ai-hub/app/api/routes/nodes.py
@@ -434,124 +434,69 @@
 
     README_CONTENT = """# Cortex Agent Node
 
-This bundle contains the Cortex Agent Node, a modular software that connects to your Cortex Hub to execute tasks like browser automation, file management, and terminal control.
+This bundle contains the Cortex Agent Node, a modular software that connects to your Cortex Hub.
 
-## Prerequisites
-
-- **Python 3.10+**: Ensure you have Python installed.
-- **Internet Access**: The node needs to reach your Hub at the endpoint specified in `agent_config.yaml`.
-
-## Quick Start
+## Running the Node
 
 ### Linux & macOS
-1. Open your terminal.
-2. Navigate to this directory.
-3. Make the runner script executable:
-   ```bash
-   chmod +x run.sh
-   ```
-4. Run the node:
-   ```bash
-   ./run.sh
-   ```
-
-*Note for Mac users:* You can also double-click the `run_mac.command` file to start the node directly.
+1. Open your terminal in this directory.
+2. Make the runner script executable: `chmod +x run.sh`
+3. Run: `./run.sh`
 
 ### Windows
-1. Open the folder in File Explorer.
-2. Double-click `run.bat`.
+1. Double-click `run.bat`.
 
-The scripts will automatically set up a Python virtual environment, install dependencies, and start the node.
+The scripts will automatically detect if the node is provided as a binary executable or source code, and handle the environment setup accordingly.
 
 ## Configuration
 
-The `agent_config.yaml` file contains the connection details and security tokens for your node. It has been pre-configured for you. Do not share this file.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-- **Permissions**: If you encounter permission errors, ensure you are running in a directory where you have write access.
-- **Port 50051**: Ensure your network/firewall allows outgoing connections to the Hub's gRPC port.
+The `agent_config.yaml` file has been pre-configured with your node's identity and security tokens. Do not share this file.
 """
 
     RUN_SH_CONTENT = """#!/bin/bash
 # Cortex Agent Node — Seamless Runner
 set -e
 
-# Ensure we are in the script's directory (crucial for double-clicking and manual runs)
+# Ensure we are in the script's directory
 SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" &> /dev/null && pwd)"
 cd "$SCRIPT_DIR" || { echo "❌ Error: Could not change directory to $SCRIPT_DIR"; exit 1; }
 
 echo "🚀 Starting Cortex Agent Node..."
 
-# 1. Environment Check
-if ! command -v python3 &> /dev/null; then
-    echo "❌ Error: python3 is not installed. Please install Python 3.10+ and try again."
-    # Mac users often need to be pointed to python.org or brew
-    if [[ "$OSTYPE" == "darwin"* ]]; then
-        echo "💡 Tip: Visit https://www.python.org/downloads/macos/ or run 'brew install python'"
-    fi
-    sleep 5
-    exit 1
+# 1. Future Binary Check
+if [ -f "./agent-node" ]; then
+    echo "[*] Binary executable detected. Launching..."
+    chmod +x ./agent-node
+    ./agent-node
+    exit $?
 fi
 
-# 2. Virtual Environment Setup
-VENV=".venv"
-if [ ! -d "$VENV" ]; then
-    echo "[*] Creating virtual environment..."
-    python3 -m venv "$VENV" || {
-        echo "❌ Error: Failed to create virtual environment."
-        if [[ "$OSTYPE" == "linux-gnu"* ]]; then
-            echo "💡 Tip: Try: sudo apt install python3-venv"
-        fi
-        sleep 5
+# 2. Source Code Fallback
+if [ -d "./agent_node" ]; then
+    echo "[*] Source code detected. Setting up Python environment..."
+    if ! command -v python3 &> /dev/null; then
+        echo "❌ Error: python3 not found. Please install Python 3.10+."
         exit 1
-    }
-fi
-
-# Activate venv
-# shellcheck source=/dev/null
-if [ -f "$VENV/bin/activate" ]; then
-    source "$VENV/bin/activate"
-elif [ -f "$VENV/Scripts/activate" ]; then
-    # Fallback for some windows environments running bash
-    source "$VENV/Scripts/activate"
-else
-    echo "❌ Error: Could not find activation script in $VENV"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# 3. Dependency Installation
-if [ ! -f "requirements.txt" ]; then
-    echo "❌ Error: requirements.txt not found in $(pwd)"
-    echo "Contents of $(pwd):"
-    ls -la
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-echo "[*] Ensuring dependencies (pip, gRPC, etc.) are installed..."
-pip install --upgrade pip --quiet
-pip install -r requirements.txt --quiet
-
-# 4. Playwright Setup (for Browser Skills)
-if grep -q "playwright" requirements.txt; then
-    if [ ! -f "$VENV/.playwright-installed" ]; then
-        echo "[*] Installing browser engines and system dependencies..."
-        # --with-deps ensures chromium actually runs on Linux (installs missing .so files)
-        if [[ "$OSTYPE" == "linux-gnu"* ]]; then
-             python3 -m playwright install --with-deps chromium
-        else
-             python3 -m playwright install chromium
-        fi
-        touch "$VENV/.playwright-installed"
     fi
-fi
 
-# 5. Start the Node
-echo "✅ Environment ready. Booting node..."
-python3 -m agent_node.main
-if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
-    echo "⚠️ Node exited with error. Check the logs above."
-    sleep 5
+    VENV=".venv"
+    if [ ! -d "$VENV" ]; then
+        echo "[*] Creating virtual environment..."
+        python3 -m venv "$VENV"
+    fi
+    source "$VENV/bin/activate"
+
+    if [ -f "requirements.txt" ]; then
+        echo "[*] Syncing dependencies..."
+        pip install --upgrade pip --quiet
+        pip install -r requirements.txt --quiet
+    fi
+
+    echo "✅ Environment ready. Booting node..."
+    python3 -m agent_node.main
+else
+    echo "❌ Error: No executable ('agent-node') or source code ('agent_node/') found in this bundle."
+    exit 1
 fi
 """
 
@@ -559,34 +504,38 @@
 
     RUN_BAT_CONTENT = """@echo off
 echo 🚀 Starting Cortex Agent Node...
-python --version >nul 2>&1
-if %errorlevel% neq 0 (
-    echo ❌ Error: python is not installed or not in PATH. Please install Python 3.10+.
+
+if exist agent-node.exe (
+    echo [*] Binary executable detected. Launching...
+    agent-node.exe
+    exit /b %errorlevel%
+)
+
+if exist agent_node (
+    echo [*] Source code detected. Checking environment...
+    python --version >nul 2>&1
+    if %errorlevel% neq 0 (
+        echo ❌ Error: python not found. Please install Python 3.10+.
+        pause
+        exit /b 1
+    )
+    if not exist .venv (
+        echo [*] Creating virtual environment...
+        python -m venv .venv
+    )
+    call .venv\\Scripts\\activate
+    if exist requirements.txt (
+        echo [*] Syncing dependencies...
+        pip install --upgrade pip --quiet
+        pip install -r requirements.txt --quiet
+    )
+    echo ✅ Environment ready. Booting node...
+    python -m agent_node.main
+) else (
+    echo ❌ Error: No executable ('agent-node.exe') or source code ('agent_node/') found.
     pause
     exit /b 1
 )
-if not exist .venv (
-    echo [*] Creating virtual environment...
-    python -m venv .venv
-)
-call .venv\\Scripts\\activate
-echo [*] Ensuring dependencies are installed...
-pip install --upgrade pip --quiet
-pip install -r requirements.txt --quiet
-findstr "playwright" requirements.txt >nul
-if %errorlevel% equ 0 (
-    if not exist .venv\\.playwright-installed (
-        echo [*] Installing browser engines...
-        python -m playwright install chromium
-        echo done > .venv\\.playwright-installed
-    )
-)
-echo ✅ Environment ready. Booting node...
-python -m agent_node.main
-if %errorlevel% neq 0 (
-    echo [!] Node exited with error level %errorlevel%
-    pause
-)
 """
 
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@@ -624,18 +573,27 @@
         # Create ZIP in memory
         zip_buffer = io.BytesIO()
         with zipfile.ZipFile(zip_buffer, "a", zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED, False) as zip_file:
-            # 1. Add Agent Node source files from /app/agent-node
-            source_dir = "/app/agent-node"
-            if os.path.exists(source_dir):
-                for root, dirs, files in os.walk(source_dir):
-                    # Exclude unwanted directories
-                    dirs[:] = [d for d in dirs if not d.startswith("sync-node-") and d != "__pycache__" and d != ".git"]
+            # 1. Add Agent Node files (binary or supporting scripts)
+            # Try production mount first, then local fallback
+            source_dirs = ["/app/agent-node-source", "/app/agent-node"]
+            found_dir = None
+            for sd in source_dirs:
+                if os.path.exists(sd):
+                    found_dir = sd
+                    break
+            
+            if found_dir:
+                for root, dirs, files in os.walk(found_dir):
+                    # Exclude source code folders and sensitive/build metadata
+                    dirs[:] = [d for d in dirs if d not in ["agent_node", "shared_core", "protos", "__pycache__", ".git", ".venv"]]
                     
                     for file in files:
-                        if file == ".env" or file == "agent_config.yaml": continue
+                        # Security/Cleanliness Exclusion: Never include raw source, requirements, or local envs
+                        if file.endswith(".py") or file == "requirements.txt" or file == ".env" or file == "agent_config.yaml":
+                            continue
                         
                         file_path = os.path.join(root, file)
-                        rel_path = os.path.relpath(file_path, source_dir)
+                        rel_path = os.path.relpath(file_path, found_dir)
                         zip_file.write(file_path, rel_path)
             
             # 2. Add skills from /app/skills