Your Best Personal AI Assistant
An AI That Takes Real Action.
Open-source AI assistant that remembers, acts proactively, and connects with 100+ platforms. Free to run on your Mac, PC, or Linux.
Moltbot AI has gained recognition as "Claude with hands" by solving three critical weaknesses found in standard AI assistants. Discover how Moltbot revolutionizes self-hosted AI with persistent memory and system-level execution.
| Feature | Moltbot AI | Conventional AI |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ✓ Enduring memory stored on your device | ✗ Ephemeral sessions, context disappears after conversation |
| Interaction | ✓ Forward-thinking engagement (reaches out first) | ✗ Response-driven only (needs user input) |
| Capabilities | ✓ Operating system integration (Shell privileges) | ✗ Limited to text responses |
| Hosting | ✓ Runs on your own equipment | ✗ Relies on cloud infrastructure |
| Privacy | ✓ Absolute authority, device-based data retention | ✗ Information sent to third-party servers |
| Integrations | ✓ Over 100 platforms & services | ✗ Narrow integration possibilities |
Say goodbye to the "read and discard" pattern. Moltbot AI preserves comprehensive context spanning weeks, adapting to your habits and preferences gradually. This persistent memory makes Moltbot uniquely powerful for long-term assistance.
Move beyond reactive AI systems. Moltbot AI proactively contacts you via Telegram or WhatsApp whenever significant events happen. Experience Moltbot as a true digital assistant that reaches out first.
Complete Shell privileges allow immediate file handling, program execution, and web browser control. Moltbot AI goes beyond recommendations—it performs actions. This system-level access sets Moltbot apart from traditional chatbots.
Choose your preferred moltbot install method below. All methods work on macOS, Windows & Linux. Get started with Moltbot AI installation in minutes.
Installs everything automatically. Recommended for most users.
curl -fsSL https://moltbot.ai/install.sh | bash
For Windows users with PowerShell.
iwr -useb https://moltbot.ai/install.ps1 | iex
For Windows users with Command Prompt.
curl -fsSL https://moltbot.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd
Install via npm if you already have Node.js.
npm i -g moltbot && moltbot onboard
Install via pnpm for faster package management.
pnpm add -g moltbot && moltbot onboard
For those who want to read and modify the source code. Access moltbot github repository directly.
curl -fsSL https://moltbot.ai/install.sh | bash -s -- --install-method git
Clone, build, and run from source. For advanced developers. Visit moltbot github for the latest code.
git clone https://github.com/moltbot/moltbot.git
cd moltbot && pnpm install && pnpm run build
# You built it, now meet it
pnpm run moltbot onboard
Menubar access to your assistant. Works great alongside the CLI.
Requires macOS 14+ · Universal Binary
moltbot onboard to set up your assistant
Moltbot AI effortlessly works with 100+ platforms and services without additional configuration
Telegram
Discord
Slack
Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Gmail
Google Calendar
GitHub
Notion
Spotify
Twitter/X
Airtable
YouTube
Figma
Moltbot can run on various devices. A Mac mini is a popular choice for its balance of performance and energy efficiency:
The primary ongoing Moltbot cost comes from AI model API usage:
Total estimated monthly cost: $5-50 depending on your usage and chosen models.
Compared to subscription-based AI assistants ($20-50/month), Moltbot offers:
Product Manager
"Moltbot AI completely transformed how I handle my daily tasks. It remembers my settings automatically, sends me daily summaries proactively, and manages code releases effortlessly. The lasting memory capability is game-changing!"
Software Engineer
"As a coder, I value that Moltbot is open-source and runs on my own server. I've added custom capabilities, and it now handles GitHub alerts and code deployments automatically. The OS-level functionality is impressive."
Entrepreneur
"Using Moltbot AI on my Mac Mini M4 has been extremely cost-efficient. No monthly fees—only usage-based API costs. Additionally, my information stays fully confidential! Forward-thinking notifications have been crucial."
Freelance Designer
"Discord and Telegram connections work flawlessly for managing client interactions. Moltbot helps me stay on track without constantly checking devices. It remembers details from weeks ago!"
Marketing Director
"I was skeptical about self-hosting initially, but Moltbot setup was surprisingly simple. Now it organizes my schedule, sends alerts, and creates social media content drafts. Enduring memory means it learns my preferences."
Data Scientist
"The skills framework is incredibly robust. I've built personalized workflows for analytics and documentation. Moltbot AI has become essential to my routine. Direct command-line access is groundbreaking."