diff --git a/pkg/policy/benchmark_test.go b/pkg/policy/benchmark_test.go
index c3f4001..5b7a839 100644
--- a/pkg/policy/benchmark_test.go
+++ b/pkg/policy/benchmark_test.go
@@ -104,21 +104,25 @@ done
 		b.Fatalf("Failed to create test script: %v", err)
 	}
 
-	ctx := context.Background()
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+	defer cancel()
+
 	manager := &PolicyManager{
-		ctx:          ctx,
-		configDir:    tempDir,
-		scriptPath:   scriptPath,
-		enabled:      true,
-		responseChan: make(chan PolicyResponse, 100),
+		ctx:        ctx,
+		cancel:     cancel,
+		configDir:  tempDir,
+		scriptPath: scriptPath,
+		enabled:    true,
+		runners:    make(map[string]*ScriptRunner),
 	}
 
-	// Start the policy manager
-	err = manager.StartPolicy()
+	// Get or create runner and start it
+	runner := manager.getOrCreateRunner(scriptPath)
+	err = runner.Start()
 	if err != nil {
-		b.Fatalf("Failed to start policy: %v", err)
+		b.Fatalf("Failed to start policy script: %v", err)
 	}
-	defer manager.StopPolicy()
+	defer runner.Stop()
 
 	// Give the script time to start
 	time.Sleep(100 * time.Millisecond)
diff --git a/pkg/policy/policy.go b/pkg/policy/policy.go
index 1d0086c..23757ea 100644
--- a/pkg/policy/policy.go
+++ b/pkg/policy/policy.go
@@ -119,10 +119,9 @@ type PolicyResponse struct {
 	Msg    string `json:"msg"`    // NIP-20 response message (only used for reject)
 }
 
-// PolicyManager handles policy script execution and management.
-// It manages the lifecycle of policy scripts, handles communication with them,
-// and provides resilient operation with automatic restart capabilities.
-type PolicyManager struct {
+// ScriptRunner manages a single policy script process.
+// Each unique script path gets its own independent runner with its own goroutine.
+type ScriptRunner struct {
 	ctx           context.Context
 	cancel        context.CancelFunc
 	configDir     string
@@ -132,7 +131,6 @@ type PolicyManager struct {
 	mutex         sync.RWMutex
 	isRunning     bool
 	isStarting    bool
-	enabled       bool
 	stdin         io.WriteCloser
 	stdout        io.ReadCloser
 	stderr        io.ReadCloser
@@ -140,6 +138,20 @@ type PolicyManager struct {
 	startupChan   chan error
 }
 
+// PolicyManager handles multiple policy script runners.
+// It manages the lifecycle of policy scripts, handles communication with them,
+// and provides resilient operation with automatic restart capabilities.
+// Each unique script path gets its own ScriptRunner instance.
+type PolicyManager struct {
+	ctx        context.Context
+	cancel     context.CancelFunc
+	configDir  string
+	scriptPath string // Default script path for backward compatibility
+	enabled    bool
+	mutex      sync.RWMutex
+	runners    map[string]*ScriptRunner // Map of script path -> runner
+}
+
 // P represents a complete policy configuration for a Nostr relay.
 // It defines access control rules, kind filtering, and default behavior.
 // Policies are evaluated in order: global rules, kind filtering, specific rules, then default policy.
@@ -199,13 +211,12 @@ func NewWithManager(ctx context.Context, appName string, enabled bool) *P {
 	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(ctx)
 
 	manager := &PolicyManager{
-		ctx:          ctx,
-		cancel:       cancel,
-		configDir:    configDir,
-		scriptPath:   scriptPath,
-		enabled:      enabled,
-		responseChan: make(chan PolicyResponse, 100), // Buffered channel for responses
-		startupChan:  make(chan error, 1),            // Channel for startup completion
+		ctx:        ctx,
+		cancel:     cancel,
+		configDir:  configDir,
+		scriptPath: scriptPath,
+		enabled:    enabled,
+		runners:    make(map[string]*ScriptRunner),
 	}
 
 	// Load policy configuration from JSON file
@@ -231,6 +242,406 @@ func NewWithManager(ctx context.Context, appName string, enabled bool) *P {
 	return policy
 }
 
+// getOrCreateRunner gets an existing runner for the script path or creates a new one.
+// This method is thread-safe and ensures only one runner exists per unique script path.
+func (pm *PolicyManager) getOrCreateRunner(scriptPath string) *ScriptRunner {
+	pm.mutex.Lock()
+	defer pm.mutex.Unlock()
+
+	// Check if runner already exists
+	if runner, exists := pm.runners[scriptPath]; exists {
+		return runner
+	}
+
+	// Create new runner
+	runnerCtx, runnerCancel := context.WithCancel(pm.ctx)
+	runner := &ScriptRunner{
+		ctx:          runnerCtx,
+		cancel:       runnerCancel,
+		configDir:    pm.configDir,
+		scriptPath:   scriptPath,
+		responseChan: make(chan PolicyResponse, 100),
+		startupChan:  make(chan error, 1),
+	}
+
+	pm.runners[scriptPath] = runner
+
+	// Start periodic check for this runner
+	go runner.periodicCheck()
+
+	return runner
+}
+
+// ScriptRunner methods
+
+// IsRunning returns whether the script is currently running.
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) IsRunning() bool {
+	sr.mutex.RLock()
+	defer sr.mutex.RUnlock()
+	return sr.isRunning
+}
+
+// ensureRunning ensures the script is running, starting it if necessary.
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) ensureRunning() error {
+	sr.mutex.Lock()
+	// Check if already running
+	if sr.isRunning {
+		sr.mutex.Unlock()
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if already starting
+	if sr.isStarting {
+		sr.mutex.Unlock()
+		// Wait for startup to complete
+		select {
+		case err := <-sr.startupChan:
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("script startup failed: %v", err)
+			}
+			// Double-check it's actually running after receiving signal
+			sr.mutex.RLock()
+			running := sr.isRunning
+			sr.mutex.RUnlock()
+			if !running {
+				return fmt.Errorf("script startup completed but process is not running")
+			}
+			return nil
+		case <-time.After(10 * time.Second):
+			return fmt.Errorf("script startup timeout")
+		case <-sr.ctx.Done():
+			return fmt.Errorf("script context cancelled")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Mark as starting
+	sr.isStarting = true
+	sr.mutex.Unlock()
+
+	// Start the script in a goroutine
+	go func() {
+		err := sr.Start()
+		sr.mutex.Lock()
+		sr.isStarting = false
+		sr.mutex.Unlock()
+		// Signal startup completion (non-blocking)
+		// Drain any stale value first, then send
+		select {
+		case <-sr.startupChan:
+		default:
+		}
+		select {
+		case sr.startupChan <- err:
+		default:
+			// Channel should be empty now, but if it's full, try again
+			sr.startupChan <- err
+		}
+	}()
+
+	// Wait for startup to complete
+	select {
+	case err := <-sr.startupChan:
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("script startup failed: %v", err)
+		}
+		// Double-check it's actually running after receiving signal
+		sr.mutex.RLock()
+		running := sr.isRunning
+		sr.mutex.RUnlock()
+		if !running {
+			return fmt.Errorf("script startup completed but process is not running")
+		}
+		return nil
+	case <-time.After(10 * time.Second):
+		sr.mutex.Lock()
+		sr.isStarting = false
+		sr.mutex.Unlock()
+		return fmt.Errorf("script startup timeout")
+	case <-sr.ctx.Done():
+		sr.mutex.Lock()
+		sr.isStarting = false
+		sr.mutex.Unlock()
+		return fmt.Errorf("script context cancelled")
+	}
+}
+
+// Start starts the script process.
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) Start() error {
+	sr.mutex.Lock()
+	defer sr.mutex.Unlock()
+
+	if sr.isRunning {
+		return fmt.Errorf("script is already running")
+	}
+
+	if _, err := os.Stat(sr.scriptPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		return fmt.Errorf("script does not exist at %s", sr.scriptPath)
+	}
+
+	// Create a new context for this command
+	cmdCtx, cmdCancel := context.WithCancel(sr.ctx)
+
+	// Make the script executable
+	if err := os.Chmod(sr.scriptPath, 0755); chk.E(err) {
+		cmdCancel()
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to make script executable: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Start the script
+	cmd := exec.CommandContext(cmdCtx, sr.scriptPath)
+	cmd.Dir = sr.configDir
+
+	// Set up stdio pipes for communication
+	stdin, err := cmd.StdinPipe()
+	if chk.E(err) {
+		cmdCancel()
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create stdin pipe: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	stdout, err := cmd.StdoutPipe()
+	if chk.E(err) {
+		cmdCancel()
+		stdin.Close()
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create stdout pipe: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	stderr, err := cmd.StderrPipe()
+	if chk.E(err) {
+		cmdCancel()
+		stdin.Close()
+		stdout.Close()
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create stderr pipe: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Start the command
+	if err := cmd.Start(); chk.E(err) {
+		cmdCancel()
+		stdin.Close()
+		stdout.Close()
+		stderr.Close()
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to start script: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	sr.currentCmd = cmd
+	sr.currentCancel = cmdCancel
+	sr.stdin = stdin
+	sr.stdout = stdout
+	sr.stderr = stderr
+	sr.isRunning = true
+
+	// Start response reader in background
+	go sr.readResponses()
+
+	// Log stderr output in background
+	go sr.logOutput(stdout, stderr)
+
+	// Monitor the process
+	go sr.monitorProcess()
+
+	log.I.F("policy script started: %s (pid=%d)", sr.scriptPath, cmd.Process.Pid)
+	return nil
+}
+
+// Stop stops the script gracefully.
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) Stop() error {
+	sr.mutex.Lock()
+	defer sr.mutex.Unlock()
+
+	if !sr.isRunning || sr.currentCmd == nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("script is not running")
+	}
+
+	// Close stdin first to signal the script to exit
+	if sr.stdin != nil {
+		sr.stdin.Close()
+	}
+
+	// Cancel the context
+	if sr.currentCancel != nil {
+		sr.currentCancel()
+	}
+
+	// Wait for graceful shutdown with timeout
+	done := make(chan error, 1)
+	go func() {
+		done <- sr.currentCmd.Wait()
+	}()
+
+	select {
+	case <-done:
+		// Process exited gracefully
+		log.I.F("policy script stopped: %s", sr.scriptPath)
+	case <-time.After(5 * time.Second):
+		// Force kill after 5 seconds
+		log.W.F("policy script did not stop gracefully, sending SIGKILL: %s", sr.scriptPath)
+		if err := sr.currentCmd.Process.Kill(); chk.E(err) {
+			log.E.F("failed to kill script process: %v", err)
+		}
+		<-done // Wait for the kill to complete
+	}
+
+	// Clean up pipes
+	if sr.stdin != nil {
+		sr.stdin.Close()
+		sr.stdin = nil
+	}
+	if sr.stdout != nil {
+		sr.stdout.Close()
+		sr.stdout = nil
+	}
+	if sr.stderr != nil {
+		sr.stderr.Close()
+		sr.stderr = nil
+	}
+
+	sr.isRunning = false
+	sr.currentCmd = nil
+	sr.currentCancel = nil
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ProcessEvent sends an event to the script and waits for a response.
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) ProcessEvent(evt *PolicyEvent) (*PolicyResponse, error) {
+	sr.mutex.RLock()
+	if !sr.isRunning || sr.stdin == nil {
+		sr.mutex.RUnlock()
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("script is not running")
+	}
+	stdin := sr.stdin
+	sr.mutex.RUnlock()
+
+	// Serialize the event to JSON
+	eventJSON, err := json.Marshal(evt)
+	if chk.E(err) {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to serialize event: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Send the event JSON to the script (newline-terminated)
+	if _, err := stdin.Write(append(eventJSON, '\n')); chk.E(err) {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to write event to script: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for response with timeout
+	select {
+	case response := <-sr.responseChan:
+		return &response, nil
+	case <-time.After(5 * time.Second):
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("script response timeout")
+	case <-sr.ctx.Done():
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("script context cancelled")
+	}
+}
+
+// readResponses reads JSONL responses from the script
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) readResponses() {
+	if sr.stdout == nil {
+		return
+	}
+
+	scanner := bufio.NewScanner(sr.stdout)
+	for scanner.Scan() {
+		line := scanner.Text()
+		if line == "" {
+			continue
+		}
+
+		var response PolicyResponse
+		if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(line), &response); chk.E(err) {
+			log.E.F("failed to parse policy response from %s: %v", sr.scriptPath, err)
+			continue
+		}
+
+		// Send response to channel (non-blocking)
+		select {
+		case sr.responseChan <- response:
+		default:
+			log.W.F("policy response channel full for %s, dropping response", sr.scriptPath)
+		}
+	}
+
+	if err := scanner.Err(); chk.E(err) {
+		log.E.F("error reading policy responses from %s: %v", sr.scriptPath, err)
+	}
+}
+
+// logOutput logs the output from stderr
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) logOutput(stdout, stderr io.ReadCloser) {
+	defer stderr.Close()
+
+	// Only log stderr, stdout is used by readResponses
+	go func() {
+		io.Copy(os.Stderr, stderr)
+	}()
+}
+
+// monitorProcess monitors the script process and cleans up when it exits
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) monitorProcess() {
+	if sr.currentCmd == nil {
+		return
+	}
+
+	err := sr.currentCmd.Wait()
+
+	sr.mutex.Lock()
+	defer sr.mutex.Unlock()
+
+	// Clean up pipes
+	if sr.stdin != nil {
+		sr.stdin.Close()
+		sr.stdin = nil
+	}
+	if sr.stdout != nil {
+		sr.stdout.Close()
+		sr.stdout = nil
+	}
+	if sr.stderr != nil {
+		sr.stderr.Close()
+		sr.stderr = nil
+	}
+
+	sr.isRunning = false
+	sr.currentCmd = nil
+	sr.currentCancel = nil
+
+	if err != nil {
+		log.E.F("policy script exited with error: %s: %v, will retry periodically", sr.scriptPath, err)
+	} else {
+		log.I.F("policy script exited normally: %s", sr.scriptPath)
+	}
+}
+
+// periodicCheck periodically checks if script becomes available and attempts to restart failed scripts.
+func (sr *ScriptRunner) periodicCheck() {
+	ticker := time.NewTicker(60 * time.Second)
+	defer ticker.Stop()
+
+	for {
+		select {
+		case <-sr.ctx.Done():
+			return
+		case <-ticker.C:
+			sr.mutex.RLock()
+			running := sr.isRunning
+			sr.mutex.RUnlock()
+
+			// Check if script is not running and try to start it
+			if !running {
+				if _, err := os.Stat(sr.scriptPath); err == nil {
+					// Script exists but not running, try to start
+					go func() {
+						if err := sr.Start(); err != nil {
+							log.E.F("failed to restart policy script %s: %v, will retry in next cycle", sr.scriptPath, err)
+						} else {
+							log.I.F("policy script restarted successfully: %s", sr.scriptPath)
+						}
+					}()
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
 // LoadFromFile loads policy configuration from a JSON file.
 // Returns an error if the file doesn't exist, can't be read, or contains invalid JSON.
 func (p *P) LoadFromFile(configPath string) error {
@@ -285,7 +696,7 @@ func (p *P) CheckPolicy(access string, ev *event.E, loggedInPubkey []byte, ipAdd
 	if rule.Script != "" && p.Manager != nil {
 		if p.Manager.IsEnabled() {
 			// Check if script file exists before trying to use it
-			if _, err := os.Stat(p.Manager.GetScriptPath()); err == nil {
+			if _, err := os.Stat(rule.Script); err == nil {
 				// Script exists, try to use it
 				allowed, err := p.checkScriptPolicy(access, ev, rule.Script, loggedInPubkey, ipAddress)
 				if err == nil {
@@ -482,16 +893,19 @@ func (p *P) checkScriptPolicy(access string, ev *event.E, scriptPath string, log
 		return p.getDefaultPolicyAction(), nil
 	}
 
-	// Policy is enabled, check if it's running
-	if !p.Manager.IsRunning() {
-		// Check if script file exists
-		if _, err := os.Stat(p.Manager.GetScriptPath()); os.IsNotExist(err) {
-			// Script doesn't exist, return error so caller can fall back to other criteria
-			return false, fmt.Errorf("policy script does not exist at %s", p.Manager.GetScriptPath())
-		}
+	// Check if script file exists
+	if _, err := os.Stat(scriptPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		// Script doesn't exist, return error so caller can fall back to other criteria
+		return false, fmt.Errorf("policy script does not exist at %s", scriptPath)
+	}
 
-		// Try to start the policy and wait for it
-		if err := p.Manager.ensureRunning(); err != nil {
+	// Get or create a runner for this specific script path
+	runner := p.Manager.getOrCreateRunner(scriptPath)
+
+	// Policy is enabled, check if this runner is running
+	if !runner.IsRunning() {
+		// Try to start this runner and wait for it
+		if err := runner.ensureRunning(); err != nil {
 			// Startup failed, return error so caller can fall back to other criteria
 			return false, fmt.Errorf("failed to start policy script: %v", err)
 		}
@@ -505,7 +919,7 @@ func (p *P) checkScriptPolicy(access string, ev *event.E, scriptPath string, log
 	}
 
 	// Process event through policy script
-	response, scriptErr := p.Manager.ProcessEvent(policyEvent)
+	response, scriptErr := runner.ProcessEvent(policyEvent)
 	if chk.E(scriptErr) {
 		log.E.F("policy rule for kind %d failed (script processing error: %v), falling back to default policy (%s)", ev.Kind, scriptErr, p.DefaultPolicy)
 		// Fall back to default policy on script failure
@@ -527,413 +941,70 @@ func (p *P) checkScriptPolicy(access string, ev *event.E, scriptPath string, log
 	}
 }
 
-// PolicyManager methods (similar to SprocketManager)
+// PolicyManager methods
 
-// periodicCheck periodically checks if policy script becomes available and attempts to restart failed scripts.
-// Runs every 60 seconds (1 minute) to provide resilient script management.
+// periodicCheck periodically checks if the default policy script becomes available.
+// This is for backward compatibility with the default script path.
 func (pm *PolicyManager) periodicCheck() {
-	ticker := time.NewTicker(60 * time.Second) // Check every 60 seconds (1 minute)
-	defer ticker.Stop()
-
-	for {
-		select {
-		case <-pm.ctx.Done():
-			return
-		case <-ticker.C:
-			pm.mutex.RLock()
-			running := pm.isRunning
-			pm.mutex.RUnlock()
-
-			// Check if policy script is not running and try to start it
-			if !running {
-				if _, err := os.Stat(pm.scriptPath); err == nil {
-					// Script exists but policy isn't running, try to start
-					go func() {
-						if err := pm.StartPolicy(); err != nil {
-							log.E.F("failed to restart policy: %v, will retry in next cycle", err)
-						} else {
-							log.I.F("policy restarted successfully")
-						}
-					}()
-				}
-			}
-		}
-	}
+	// Get or create runner for the default script path
+	// This will also start its own periodic check
+	pm.getOrCreateRunner(pm.scriptPath)
 }
 
-// startPolicyIfExists starts the policy script if the file exists
+// startPolicyIfExists starts the default policy script if the file exists.
+// This is for backward compatibility with the default script path.
 func (pm *PolicyManager) startPolicyIfExists() {
 	if _, err := os.Stat(pm.scriptPath); err == nil {
-		if err := pm.StartPolicy(); err != nil {
-			log.E.F("failed to start policy: %v, will retry periodically", err)
-			// Don't disable policy manager, just log the error and let periodic check retry
+		// Get or create runner for the default script, which will start it
+		runner := pm.getOrCreateRunner(pm.scriptPath)
+		if err := runner.Start(); err != nil {
+			log.E.F("failed to start default policy script: %v, will retry periodically", err)
 		}
 	} else {
-		log.W.F("policy script not found at %s, will retry periodically", pm.scriptPath)
-		// Don't disable policy manager, just log and let periodic check retry
-	}
-}
-
-// ensureRunning ensures the policy is running, starting it if necessary.
-// It waits for startup to complete with a timeout and returns an error if startup fails.
-func (pm *PolicyManager) ensureRunning() error {
-	pm.mutex.Lock()
-	// Check if already running
-	if pm.isRunning {
-		pm.mutex.Unlock()
-		return nil
-	}
-
-	// Check if already starting
-	if pm.isStarting {
-		pm.mutex.Unlock()
-		// Wait for startup to complete
-		select {
-		case err := <-pm.startupChan:
-			if err != nil {
-				return fmt.Errorf("policy startup failed: %v", err)
-			}
-			// Double-check it's actually running after receiving signal
-			pm.mutex.RLock()
-			running := pm.isRunning
-			pm.mutex.RUnlock()
-			if !running {
-				return fmt.Errorf("policy startup completed but process is not running")
-			}
-			return nil
-		case <-time.After(10 * time.Second):
-			return fmt.Errorf("policy startup timeout")
-		case <-pm.ctx.Done():
-			return fmt.Errorf("policy context cancelled")
-		}
-	}
-
-	// Mark as starting
-	pm.isStarting = true
-	pm.mutex.Unlock()
-
-	// Start the policy in a goroutine
-	go func() {
-		err := pm.StartPolicy()
-		pm.mutex.Lock()
-		pm.isStarting = false
-		pm.mutex.Unlock()
-		// Signal startup completion (non-blocking)
-		// Drain any stale value first, then send
-		select {
-		case <-pm.startupChan:
-		default:
-		}
-		select {
-		case pm.startupChan <- err:
-		default:
-			// Channel should be empty now, but if it's full, try again
-			pm.startupChan <- err
-		}
-	}()
-
-	// Wait for startup to complete
-	select {
-	case err := <-pm.startupChan:
-		if err != nil {
-			return fmt.Errorf("policy startup failed: %v", err)
-		}
-		// Double-check it's actually running after receiving signal
-		pm.mutex.RLock()
-		running := pm.isRunning
-		pm.mutex.RUnlock()
-		if !running {
-			return fmt.Errorf("policy startup completed but process is not running")
-		}
-		return nil
-	case <-time.After(10 * time.Second):
-		pm.mutex.Lock()
-		pm.isStarting = false
-		pm.mutex.Unlock()
-		return fmt.Errorf("policy startup timeout")
-	case <-pm.ctx.Done():
-		pm.mutex.Lock()
-		pm.isStarting = false
-		pm.mutex.Unlock()
-		return fmt.Errorf("policy context cancelled")
-	}
-}
-
-// StartPolicy starts the policy script process.
-// Returns an error if the script doesn't exist, can't be executed, or is already running.
-func (pm *PolicyManager) StartPolicy() error {
-	pm.mutex.Lock()
-	defer pm.mutex.Unlock()
-
-	if pm.isRunning {
-		return fmt.Errorf("policy is already running")
-	}
-
-	if _, err := os.Stat(pm.scriptPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
-		return fmt.Errorf("policy script does not exist")
-	}
-
-	// Create a new context for this command
-	cmdCtx, cmdCancel := context.WithCancel(pm.ctx)
-
-	// Make the script executable
-	if err := os.Chmod(pm.scriptPath, 0755); chk.E(err) {
-		cmdCancel()
-		return fmt.Errorf("failed to make script executable: %v", err)
-	}
-
-	// Start the script
-	cmd := exec.CommandContext(cmdCtx, pm.scriptPath)
-	cmd.Dir = pm.configDir
-
-	// Set up stdio pipes for communication
-	stdin, err := cmd.StdinPipe()
-	if chk.E(err) {
-		cmdCancel()
-		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create stdin pipe: %v", err)
-	}
-
-	stdout, err := cmd.StdoutPipe()
-	if chk.E(err) {
-		cmdCancel()
-		stdin.Close()
-		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create stdout pipe: %v", err)
-	}
-
-	stderr, err := cmd.StderrPipe()
-	if chk.E(err) {
-		cmdCancel()
-		stdin.Close()
-		stdout.Close()
-		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create stderr pipe: %v", err)
-	}
-
-	// Start the command
-	if err := cmd.Start(); chk.E(err) {
-		cmdCancel()
-		stdin.Close()
-		stdout.Close()
-		stderr.Close()
-		return fmt.Errorf("failed to start policy: %v", err)
-	}
-
-	pm.currentCmd = cmd
-	pm.currentCancel = cmdCancel
-	pm.stdin = stdin
-	pm.stdout = stdout
-	pm.stderr = stderr
-	pm.isRunning = true
-
-	// Start response reader in background
-	go pm.readResponses()
-
-	// Log stderr output in background
-	go pm.logOutput(stdout, stderr)
-
-	// Monitor the process
-	go pm.monitorProcess()
-
-	log.I.F("policy started (pid=%d)", cmd.Process.Pid)
-	return nil
-}
-
-// StopPolicy stops the policy script gracefully with SIGTERM, falling back to SIGKILL if needed.
-// Returns an error if the policy is not currently running.
-func (pm *PolicyManager) StopPolicy() error {
-	pm.mutex.Lock()
-	defer pm.mutex.Unlock()
-
-	if !pm.isRunning || pm.currentCmd == nil {
-		return fmt.Errorf("policy is not running")
-	}
-
-	// Close stdin first to signal the script to exit
-	if pm.stdin != nil {
-		pm.stdin.Close()
-	}
-
-	// Cancel the context
-	if pm.currentCancel != nil {
-		pm.currentCancel()
-	}
-
-	// Wait for graceful shutdown with timeout
-	done := make(chan error, 1)
-	go func() {
-		done <- pm.currentCmd.Wait()
-	}()
-
-	select {
-	case <-done:
-		// Process exited gracefully
-		log.I.F("policy stopped gracefully")
-	case <-time.After(5 * time.Second):
-		// Force kill after 5 seconds
-		log.W.F("policy did not stop gracefully, sending SIGKILL")
-		if err := pm.currentCmd.Process.Kill(); chk.E(err) {
-			log.E.F("failed to kill policy process: %v", err)
-		}
-		<-done // Wait for the kill to complete
-	}
-
-	// Clean up pipes
-	if pm.stdin != nil {
-		pm.stdin.Close()
-		pm.stdin = nil
-	}
-	if pm.stdout != nil {
-		pm.stdout.Close()
-		pm.stdout = nil
-	}
-	if pm.stderr != nil {
-		pm.stderr.Close()
-		pm.stderr = nil
-	}
-
-	pm.isRunning = false
-	pm.currentCmd = nil
-	pm.currentCancel = nil
-
-	return nil
-}
-
-// ProcessEvent sends an event to the policy script and waits for a response.
-// Returns the script's decision or an error if the script is not running or communication fails.
-func (pm *PolicyManager) ProcessEvent(evt *PolicyEvent) (*PolicyResponse, error) {
-	pm.mutex.RLock()
-	if !pm.isRunning || pm.stdin == nil {
-		pm.mutex.RUnlock()
-		return nil, fmt.Errorf("policy is not running")
-	}
-	stdin := pm.stdin
-	pm.mutex.RUnlock()
-
-	// Serialize the event to JSON
-	eventJSON, err := json.Marshal(evt)
-	if chk.E(err) {
-		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to serialize event: %v", err)
-	}
-
-	// Send the event JSON to the policy script (newline-terminated for shell-readers)
-	if _, err := stdin.Write(append(eventJSON, '\n')); chk.E(err) {
-		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to write event to policy: %v", err)
-	}
-
-	// Wait for response with timeout
-	select {
-	case response := <-pm.responseChan:
-		return &response, nil
-	case <-time.After(5 * time.Second):
-		return nil, fmt.Errorf("policy response timeout")
-	case <-pm.ctx.Done():
-		return nil, fmt.Errorf("policy context cancelled")
-	}
-}
-
-// readResponses reads JSONL responses from the policy script
-func (pm *PolicyManager) readResponses() {
-	if pm.stdout == nil {
-		return
-	}
-
-	scanner := bufio.NewScanner(pm.stdout)
-	for scanner.Scan() {
-		line := scanner.Text()
-		if line == "" {
-			continue
-		}
-
-		var response PolicyResponse
-		if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(line), &response); chk.E(err) {
-			log.E.F("failed to parse policy response: %v", err)
-			continue
-		}
-
-		// Send response to channel (non-blocking)
-		select {
-		case pm.responseChan <- response:
-		default:
-			log.W.F("policy response channel full, dropping response")
-		}
-	}
-
-	if err := scanner.Err(); chk.E(err) {
-		log.E.F("error reading policy responses: %v", err)
-	}
-}
-
-// logOutput logs the output from stdout and stderr
-func (pm *PolicyManager) logOutput(stdout, stderr io.ReadCloser) {
-	defer stderr.Close()
-
-	// Only log stderr, stdout is used by readResponses
-	go func() {
-		io.Copy(os.Stderr, stderr)
-	}()
-}
-
-// monitorProcess monitors the policy process and cleans up when it exits
-func (pm *PolicyManager) monitorProcess() {
-	if pm.currentCmd == nil {
-		return
-	}
-
-	err := pm.currentCmd.Wait()
-
-	pm.mutex.Lock()
-	defer pm.mutex.Unlock()
-
-	// Clean up pipes
-	if pm.stdin != nil {
-		pm.stdin.Close()
-		pm.stdin = nil
-	}
-	if pm.stdout != nil {
-		pm.stdout.Close()
-		pm.stdout = nil
-	}
-	if pm.stderr != nil {
-		pm.stderr.Close()
-		pm.stderr = nil
-	}
-
-	pm.isRunning = false
-	pm.currentCmd = nil
-	pm.currentCancel = nil
-
-	if err != nil {
-		log.E.F("policy process exited with error: %v, will retry periodically", err)
-		// Don't disable policy manager, let periodic check handle restart
-		log.W.F("policy script crashed - events will fall back to default policy until restart (script location: %s)", pm.scriptPath)
-	} else {
-		log.I.F("policy process exited normally")
+		log.W.F("default policy script not found at %s, will be started if it appears", pm.scriptPath)
 	}
 }
 
 // IsEnabled returns whether the policy manager is enabled.
-// This is set during initialization and doesn't change during runtime.
 func (pm *PolicyManager) IsEnabled() bool {
 	return pm.enabled
 }
 
-// IsRunning returns whether the policy script is currently running.
-// This can change during runtime as scripts start, stop, or crash.
+// IsRunning returns whether the default policy script is currently running.
+// Deprecated: Use getOrCreateRunner(scriptPath).IsRunning() for specific scripts.
 func (pm *PolicyManager) IsRunning() bool {
 	pm.mutex.RLock()
 	defer pm.mutex.RUnlock()
-	return pm.isRunning
+
+	// Check if default script runner exists and is running
+	if runner, exists := pm.runners[pm.scriptPath]; exists {
+		return runner.IsRunning()
+	}
+	return false
 }
 
-// GetScriptPath returns the path to the policy script.
+// GetScriptPath returns the default script path.
 func (pm *PolicyManager) GetScriptPath() string {
 	return pm.scriptPath
 }
 
-// Shutdown gracefully shuts down the policy manager.
-// It cancels the context and stops any running policy script.
+// Shutdown gracefully shuts down the policy manager and all running scripts.
 func (pm *PolicyManager) Shutdown() {
 	pm.cancel()
-	if pm.isRunning {
-		pm.StopPolicy()
+
+	pm.mutex.Lock()
+	defer pm.mutex.Unlock()
+
+	// Stop all running scripts
+	for path, runner := range pm.runners {
+		if runner.IsRunning() {
+			log.I.F("stopping policy script: %s", path)
+			runner.Stop()
+		}
+		// Cancel the runner's context
+		runner.cancel()
 	}
+
+	// Clear runners map
+	pm.runners = make(map[string]*ScriptRunner)
 }
diff --git a/pkg/policy/policy_test.go b/pkg/policy/policy_test.go
index 2f11809..3c3fd57 100644
--- a/pkg/policy/policy_test.go
+++ b/pkg/policy/policy_test.go
@@ -715,12 +715,12 @@ func TestPolicyManagerLifecycle(t *testing.T) {
 	defer cancel()
 
 	manager := &PolicyManager{
-		ctx:          ctx,
-		cancel:       cancel,
-		configDir:    "/tmp",
-		scriptPath:   "/tmp/policy.sh",
-		enabled:      true,
-		responseChan: make(chan PolicyResponse, 100),
+		ctx:        ctx,
+		cancel:     cancel,
+		configDir:  "/tmp",
+		scriptPath: "/tmp/policy.sh",
+		enabled:    true,
+		runners:    make(map[string]*ScriptRunner),
 	}
 
 	// Test manager state
@@ -732,31 +732,37 @@ func TestPolicyManagerLifecycle(t *testing.T) {
 		t.Error("Expected policy manager to not be running initially")
 	}
 
+	// Test getting or creating a runner for a non-existent script
+	runner := manager.getOrCreateRunner("/tmp/policy.sh")
+	if runner == nil {
+		t.Fatal("Expected runner to be created")
+	}
+
 	// Test starting with non-existent script (should fail gracefully)
-	err := manager.StartPolicy()
+	err := runner.Start()
 	if err == nil {
-		t.Error("Expected error when starting policy with non-existent script")
+		t.Error("Expected error when starting script with non-existent file")
 	}
 
 	// Test stopping when not running (should fail gracefully)
-	err = manager.StopPolicy()
+	err = runner.Stop()
 	if err == nil {
-		t.Error("Expected error when stopping policy that's not running")
+		t.Error("Expected error when stopping script that's not running")
 	}
 }
 
 func TestPolicyManagerProcessEvent(t *testing.T) {
-	// Test processing event when manager is not running (should fail gracefully)
+	// Test processing event when runner is not running (should fail gracefully)
 	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
 	defer cancel()
 
 	manager := &PolicyManager{
-		ctx:          ctx,
-		cancel:       cancel,
-		configDir:    "/tmp",
-		scriptPath:   "/tmp/policy.sh",
-		enabled:      true,
-		responseChan: make(chan PolicyResponse, 100),
+		ctx:        ctx,
+		cancel:     cancel,
+		configDir:  "/tmp",
+		scriptPath: "/tmp/policy.sh",
+		enabled:    true,
+		runners:    make(map[string]*ScriptRunner),
 	}
 
 	// Generate real keypair for testing
@@ -772,10 +778,13 @@ func TestPolicyManagerProcessEvent(t *testing.T) {
 		IPAddress:      "127.0.0.1",
 	}
 
+	// Get or create a runner
+	runner := manager.getOrCreateRunner("/tmp/policy.sh")
+
 	// Process event when not running (should fail gracefully)
-	_, err := manager.ProcessEvent(policyEvent)
+	_, err := runner.ProcessEvent(policyEvent)
 	if err == nil {
-		t.Error("Expected error when processing event with non-running policy manager")
+		t.Error("Expected error when processing event with non-running script")
 	}
 }
 
@@ -886,43 +895,53 @@ func TestEdgeCasesManagerWithInvalidScript(t *testing.T) {
 		t.Fatalf("Failed to create invalid script: %v", err)
 	}
 
-	ctx := context.Background()
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+	defer cancel()
+
 	manager := &PolicyManager{
-		ctx:          ctx,
-		configDir:    tempDir,
-		scriptPath:   scriptPath,
-		enabled:      true,
-		responseChan: make(chan PolicyResponse, 100),
+		ctx:        ctx,
+		cancel:     cancel,
+		configDir:  tempDir,
+		scriptPath: scriptPath,
+		enabled:    true,
+		runners:    make(map[string]*ScriptRunner),
 	}
 
-	// Should fail to start with invalid script
-	err = manager.StartPolicy()
+	// Get runner and try to start with invalid script
+	runner := manager.getOrCreateRunner(scriptPath)
+	err = runner.Start()
 	if err == nil {
-		t.Error("Expected error when starting policy with invalid script")
+		t.Error("Expected error when starting invalid script")
 	}
 }
 
 func TestEdgeCasesManagerDoubleStart(t *testing.T) {
 	// Test double start without actually starting (simpler test)
-	ctx := context.Background()
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+	defer cancel()
+
 	manager := &PolicyManager{
-		ctx:          ctx,
-		configDir:    "/tmp",
-		scriptPath:   "/tmp/policy.sh",
-		enabled:      true,
-		responseChan: make(chan PolicyResponse, 100),
+		ctx:        ctx,
+		cancel:     cancel,
+		configDir:  "/tmp",
+		scriptPath: "/tmp/policy.sh",
+		enabled:    true,
+		runners:    make(map[string]*ScriptRunner),
 	}
 
+	// Get runner
+	runner := manager.getOrCreateRunner("/tmp/policy.sh")
+
 	// Try to start with non-existent script - should fail
-	err := manager.StartPolicy()
+	err := runner.Start()
 	if err == nil {
-		t.Error("Expected error when starting policy manager with non-existent script")
+		t.Error("Expected error when starting script with non-existent file")
 	}
 
 	// Try to start again - should still fail
-	err = manager.StartPolicy()
+	err = runner.Start()
 	if err == nil {
-		t.Error("Expected error when starting policy manager twice")
+		t.Error("Expected error when starting script twice")
 	}
 }
 
@@ -1150,8 +1169,8 @@ func TestScriptPolicyDisabledFallsBackToDefault(t *testing.T) {
 			},
 		},
 		Manager: &PolicyManager{
-			enabled:   false, // Policy is disabled
-			isRunning: false,
+			enabled: false, // Policy is disabled
+			runners: make(map[string]*ScriptRunner),
 		},
 	}
 
@@ -1354,8 +1373,8 @@ func TestScriptProcessingDisabledFallsBackToDefault(t *testing.T) {
 			},
 		},
 		Manager: &PolicyManager{
-			enabled:   false, // Policy is disabled
-			isRunning: false,
+			enabled: false, // Policy is disabled
+			runners: make(map[string]*ScriptRunner),
 		},
 	}
 
diff --git a/pkg/version/version b/pkg/version/version
index 37eb51d..8cbcda9 100644
--- a/pkg/version/version
+++ b/pkg/version/version
@@ -1 +1 @@
-v0.27.0
\ No newline at end of file
+v0.27.1
\ No newline at end of file