Build Your Own 24/7 AI Assistant with Claude Code
ClawdBot went viral with 42,000 exposed instances and $500-5,000/month API bills. GodaGoo rebuilt every feature in 2 hours using Claude Code on a $200/month fixed plan. This playbook walks you through the exact architecture — Telegram bot, persistent memory, bidirectional voice calls, and proactive check-ins — so you own it, control it, and don't go broke running it.
Monthly Cost
$500–5,000 variable
~$250 fixed
Security
42K exposed instances
Your machine only
Build Time
Days of config
~3-4 hours
⚠️ PREREQUISITES
- Claude Max subscription ($200/month) — gives Claude Code with generous limits
- Dedicated computer or VPS (laptop works — GodaGoo runs it on his laptop 24/7)
- Telegram account (free) — your communication channel
- Basic terminal comfort — you'll run commands, not write code from scratch
- Node.js installed (for BUN relay) — Claude Code will guide installation
- Optional: 11 Labs + Twilio accounts for voice calling (~$11-20/month extra)