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Host Your Own ClawdBot Instance
Explore a self-hosted ClawdBot deployment, from software capabilities to installation considerations and the server resources needed for your workload.
01 / Software overview
What is ClawdBot?
ClawdBot is a personal AI assistant that runs on your own server. It connects to all your messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage, and more) providing a unified AI assistant experience. It can browse the web, manage files, automate tasks, and remember your preferences - all while keeping your data completely private.
02 / What it does
Capabilities and use cases.
Explore the tools and workflows available in this software, then choose the VPS resources needed to run them.
AI-Powered Assistant
Powered by Anthropic Claude or OpenAI models with persistent memory and personalized context
Browser Control
Browse the web, fill forms, extract data from any site with full automation capabilities
Full System Access
Read/write files, run shell commands, execute scripts with sandboxed or full access options
Skills & Plugins
Extend with community skills or build your own. Includes email management, calendar, and automation
Voice & Canvas
Voice wake, talk mode with ElevenLabs, and live visual Canvas for agent-driven workspaces
03 / Technical planning
Check compatibility before choosing a plan.
Requirements change between software releases. Review the current upstream documentation and consider peak load when sizing a server.
What are the system requirements for ClawdBot?
ClawdBot requires a VPS with at least 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM, and 20GB storage. For optimal performance with multiple channels and skills, we recommend 4 vCPUs, 8GB RAM, and 50GB+ NVMe storage.
- Compute & memory
- Account for the application, background services and expected concurrent users.
- OS & dependencies
- Check supported versions, runtime dependencies and installation method.
- Storage & recovery
- Allow space for data growth, application logs and independently tested backups.
- Network & access
- Plan required ports, TLS, firewall rules and administrative access.
04 / Deployment approach
From VPS selection to a running service.
Setup steps vary by software version and operating system. Use this workflow to prepare a controlled deployment.
- 01
Choose a suitable VPS
Compare CPU, memory, storage and billing terms against the application's requirements.
- 02
Prepare your environment
Install a supported OS, update packages, configure SSH keys and restrict exposed ports.
- 03
Install, test and maintain
Follow the software's release-specific instructions, verify access and configure backups and updates.
Plans & pricing
Find the right server for the job.
Start with a small yearly VPS or choose an NVMe cloud server with flexible billing. Compare actual resources before ordering.
Annual starter VPS
Small VPS I
Perfect for small websites and development
NPR 2,999/year
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
- CPU
- 1 vCPU Core
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 24 GB SSD
- Traffic
- 2 TB Traffic
- 1 IPv4 Address
- US Datacenter
- Basic DDoS Protection
- KVM Virtualization
- Port 25 Blocked
- Not Upgradeable
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Annual starter VPS
Small VPS II
Ideal for growing websites and applications
NPR 4,999/year
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
- CPU
- 2 vCPU Core
- Memory
- 2.5 GB RAM
- Storage
- 45 GB SSD
- Traffic
- 3 TB Traffic
- 1 IPv4 Address
- US Datacenter
- Basic DDoS Protection
- KVM Virtualization
- Port 25 Blocked
- Not Upgradeable
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Recommended cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 1
High-performance cloud VPS with premium features
NPR 2,199/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 4 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Storage
- 100 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 1 Snapshot Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Performance cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 2
Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
NPR 3,999/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 6 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 2 Snapshots Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Performance cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 3
Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
NPR 5,999/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 8 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 24 GB RAM
- Storage
- 300 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 2 Snapshots Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Need a custom configuration or migration help?
Our team can help you choose a server before you purchase.
05 / Frequently asked
Questions about ClawdBot.
Practical answers about the software and common deployment decisions.
Have a different question? Contact usWhat messaging platforms does ClawdBot support?
ClawdBot supports a comprehensive list of platforms: WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Google Chat, Signal, iMessage, BlueBubbles, Microsoft Teams, Matrix, Zalo, and WebChat. You can connect multiple platforms simultaneously and route conversations to different agents or workspaces.
What AI models does ClawdBot use?
ClawdBot supports both Anthropic (Claude Pro/Max) and OpenAI (ChatGPT/Codex) models. The recommended setup is Anthropic Claude for long-context strength and better prompt-injection resistance. You can configure which model to use based on your subscription and preferences.
What are the system requirements for ClawdBot?
ClawdBot requires a VPS with at least 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM, and 20GB storage. For optimal performance with multiple channels and skills, we recommend 4 vCPUs, 8GB RAM, and 50GB+ NVMe storage.
Can ClawdBot control my browser and files?
Yes! ClawdBot includes browser control capabilities to browse websites, fill forms, and extract data. It also has full system access to read/write files and execute shell commands. You can choose sandboxed or full access modes depending on your security preferences.
What are ClawdBot skills?
Skills are plugins that extend ClawdBot's capabilities. You can use bundled skills, managed community skills, or build your own workspace skills. Examples include email management (Gmail), calendar integration, flight check-ins, and custom automations. Skills can be enabled/disabled per workspace.
How do I install ClawdBot on VPS?
Installation is straightforward: 1) Set up a Linux VPS (Ubuntu recommended), 2) Run the ClawdBot onboarding wizard with 'clawdbot onboard', 3) Configure your channels and skills through the wizard. The wizard walks through gateway setup, workspace configuration, and channel connections. Works with npm, pnpm, or bun.
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