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Automation with Clawdbot

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Jan 29, 2026
They dig into Clawdbot, an autonomous AI that runs on personal devices to automate tasks. Conversation covers real-world setups from Raspberry Pi to VPS and persistent device access. They highlight messaging, full-device control, integrations and plugin ecosystems. They also discuss everyday automation ideas, replacing Zapier, and some funny but risky deployment stories.
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INSIGHT

Autonomous Local AI Changes Automation

  • ClaudeBot runs as an autonomous AI on your device with full control and persistent memory.
  • That combination lets it perform continuous, cross-application automations that feel like a single persistent assistant.
ANECDOTE

Instagram Survey That Needed Automation

  • Jamie J wanted to survey local Instagram followers for a realtor outreach and planned to use ManyChat but hit a limitation.
  • She said ClaudeBot could have automated the survey replies and follow-ups instead of doing them manually.
ADVICE

Use A Dedicated Device Or VPS

  • Run ClaudeBot on a separate machine or VPS if you want 24/7 reliability and to avoid tinkering with hardware.
  • Expect some developer setup now, but non-developer friendly interfaces will arrive soon.
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