Getting Started ​
Welcome to SkimpyClaw! This guide will help you get up and running with your personal AI assistant.
What is SkimpyClaw? ​
SkimpyClaw is a lightweight (~20k LOC) personal AI assistant that runs locally on your machine. It provides:
- Multi-channel chat — Telegram and Discord bots with persistent conversation history
- Tool-enabled agent — File read/write, bash, browser (Playwright), MCP tools
- Cron scheduler — Run prompts or scripts on a schedule
- Web dashboard — Manage everything through a beautiful web interface
- Subagents — Autonomous task delegation with retry and concurrency control
Quick Start ​
bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/kat3samsin/skimpyclaw.git
cd skimpyclaw
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Run setup wizard
pnpm run onboard
# Start the service
pnpm devNext Steps ​
- Read the Architecture overview
- Learn about Configuration
- Explore available Tools
- Set up Subagents for complex tasks
Getting Help ​
- Check the Troubleshooting guide
- Browse the API Reference
- Open an issue on GitHub