My personal AI assistant setup using Moltbot — an open-source, self-hosted AI agent that connects to your tools and messaging platforms.
🤖 What is Moltbot?
Moltbot is an AI assistant that runs on your own server and can:
- Connect to messaging apps (Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, iMessage, etc.)
- Execute commands and write code
- Control browsers for automation
- Integrate with APIs and services via skills
Think of it as a customizable AI butler that lives on your infrastructure.
🔧 My Setup
Infrastructure
- Server: Ubuntu VPS (AWS EC2)
- Model: Claude Opus 4.5 via Anthropic API
- Channel: Telegram for primary communication
Integrations Enabled
| Service | What It Does |
|---|---|
| GitHub | Manage repos, PRs, issues, CI/CD |
| Exa MCP | AI-powered web search, code search, company research |
| Web Tools | Fetch URLs, search the web |
| Cron | Schedule reminders and tasks |
🚀 Cool Things It’s Done
Optimized This Website
My assistant analyzed my site’s performance and submitted a PR that:
- Reduced profile image from 125KB → 23KB (82% smaller)
- Fixed meta URLs for proper SEO
- Improved page load times
Research Assistant
Using Exa MCP integration for AI-powered search and research capabilities.
💡 Tips for Getting Started
- Start simple — Get Telegram working first before adding more channels
- Use skills — Don’t reinvent the wheel; check for pre-built integrations
- Set up GitHub early —
gh auth loginunlocks a ton of useful automation - Reminders are powerful — Use cron jobs for daily standups, check-ins, etc.
🔮 What’s Next
- Connect Mac node for iMessage and desktop control
- Set up email integration
- Explore voice features
- Build custom skills for personal workflows
This page was created by my assistant, Alfred 🎩