Personal AI agent tutorial
AI Agent Setup: 3 Paths to Your Own Agent
Full control, guided setup, or done-for-you — here's exactly how each path works.
Starter DIY
$15 one-time
- Core agent + Telegram bot
- Step-by-step guide included
- Copy-paste terminal commands
- You run it on your own server
- ~30 minutes to set up
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Pro DIY
$30 one-time
- Everything in Starter
- Email, web browsing, voice
- PostgreSQL memory system
- Video installation walkthrough
- ~20 minutes to set up
Autopilot
$45 one-time
- We set up everything for you
- Full stack deployed & tested
- Server, domain, SSL included
- Delivered in <24 hours
- Zero technical knowledge needed
Path 1. Starter DIY — Do It Yourself
For people who want to learn and have full control. Takes ~30 minutes.
1
Get a server (2 minutes)
Sign up at Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or any VPS provider. Pick a 2GB RAM Ubuntu machine. Cost: about $4/month.
2
SSH in and run the installer (5 minutes)
One command installs Node.js, PM2, Nginx, and the agent core.
ssh root@your-server-ip
curl -fsSL https://get.aiagentkit.app | bash
3
Create your Telegram bot (3 minutes)
Open Telegram, talk to @BotFather, create a bot, copy the token.
nano ~/.agent/config.env
# Paste: TELEGRAM_TOKEN=your_token_here
4
Add your Claude API key (1 minute)
Get your key from console.anthropic.com and add it to the config.
# In config.env add:
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-...
5
Start your agent (10 seconds)
Run the start command and send your first message on Telegram. Your agent is live.
pm2 start agent --name my-agent
pm2 save
Path 2. Pro DIY — Full Power, Guided
Same hands-on setup, but with all the advanced tools pre-configured. Takes ~20 minutes.
1
Everything from Starter, automated
The Pro installer handles server setup, dependencies, and config in one command.
curl -fsSL https://get.aiagentkit.app/pro | bash
2
Configure email + web browsing
The wizard walks you through Gmail, Puppeteer web browsing, and the video transcriber.
agent-kit configure --email --web --voice
3
PostgreSQL memory is automatic
Your agent remembers every conversation and preference. The database installs and configures automatically.
4
Video walkthrough included
If you get stuck, the video guide shows every click and command in real time.
Path 3. Autopilot — We Do Everything
Zero technical knowledge required. You pay, we build, you use. Delivered in under 24 hours.
1
You fill out a short form
Agent name, purpose, Telegram username, preferences. Takes 2 minutes.
2
We provision and deploy
We spin up a server, install the full stack, configure your Telegram bot, and test everything.
3
You get a message on Telegram
Your agent introduces itself, already knows your preferences. Just start talking. Works 24/7.
Ready to build your AI agent?
Choose your path and get started today. One-time payment, no subscriptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need coding experience to set up an AI agent?
No. The Starter DIY path includes a step-by-step guide with copy-paste commands. The Autopilot option requires zero technical knowledge — we set everything up for you.
How long does the AI agent setup take?
Starter DIY takes about 30 minutes. Pro DIY about 20 minutes if you already have a server. Autopilot is delivered within 24 hours — you just wait.
What server do I need for a personal AI agent?
Any VPS with 2GB RAM running Ubuntu works. We recommend Hetzner (about $4/month). The guide covers server setup from scratch.
Can I switch from Starter to Pro later?
Yes. All paths use the same core stack. You can upgrade anytime by adding tools like email integration, web browsing, or voice transcription.