Build Smarter, Talk Freely: Your AI Chatbot for Telegram

Crabo AI is the powerful, open-source framework that lets you deploy a sophisticated, LLM-agnostic AI assistant directly into any Telegram chat. Deliver incredible user experiences without the platform lock-in.

The Problem We Solve

Building a custom AI chatbot for Telegram often means:

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Being locked into a single LLM provider (like OpenAI).

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Facing soaring API costs as your user base grows.

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Dealing with complex infrastructure just to get started.

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Sacrificing privacy and data control.

Why Choose Crabo AI? Our Core Features

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🔄 LLM Agnostic

Plug in any model you want. Seamlessly switch between OpenAI's GPT, Anthropic's Claude, open-source models from Hugging Face, or even your own custom model. You are in control.

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🔓 100% Open Source

Transparency, flexibility, and community-driven development. Audit the code, suggest features, and contribute. Build with confidence on a foundation you can trust.

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⚡️ Lightning-Fast Deployment

Get your chatbot live in minutes, not days. Our simple setup process and detailed documentation get you from zero to AI hero on Telegram faster than ever.

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🛡️ Built for Privacy & Control

Self-host with ease. Keep your data on your own infrastructure. Perfect for businesses with strict compliance requirements or developers who prioritize user privacy.

How It Works: Simple & Powerful

1

Fork & Deploy

Clone our GitHub repo and deploy to your favorite cloud provider (VPS, Railway, Heroku, etc.).

2

Configure

Plug in your preferred LLM API keys and customize your bot's personality and commands.

3

Launch

Add your new bot to Telegram channels, groups, or offer it as a one-on-one assistant.

Technical Specifications

Platform
Telegram (via Bot API)
Framework
Node.js / Python
Core Tech
LLM Gateway, Telegram Bot API
License
MIT License
Deployment
Docker, VPS, PaaS (Railway, Heroku)

Use Cases

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👥 Community Managers

Automate FAQs, moderate discussions, and engage members 24/7 in your Telegram groups and channels.

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🤝 Businesses & Support

Provide instant, intelligent customer support and lead qualification directly through a familiar messaging app.

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🧑‍💻 Developers & Hobbyists

Create a personalized AI assistant, experiment with different LLMs, and build cool projects on a robust open-source foundation.

Pricing & Plans

We believe in transparency. Our code is free. Your costs are predictable.

The Open-Source Plan

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  • checkUnlimited access to the Crabo AI core code
  • checkFull customization and control over your bot
  • checkCommunity support via GitHub Discussions
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Crabo Cloud

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  • checkManaged hosting: We run the infrastructure for you
  • checkZero setup: Get a live bot in seconds
  • checkPriority support and advanced analytics

Community Buzz

"Crabo AI's agnostic approach let us cut our LLM costs by 60% by switching to a mix of models. A game-changer for our community."

Alex P., Dev Lead

"The documentation was so clear I had my first bot running in under an hour. The open-source model means I can truly make it my own."

Maria K., Indie Developer

Meet the Creator

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Shashwat Verma

Indie Hacker & Founder

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do you mean by "LLM agnostic"?

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It means Crabo AI is designed to work with any large language model. You can easily configure it to use OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source models like Llama 3, or others without changing the core bot code.

Is it really free?

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Yes, the software itself is 100% free and open-source (MIT License). You only incur costs based on the API pricing of the LLM provider you choose (e.g., OpenAI's GPT-4 costs, Anthropic's Claude costs).

Do I need to be a developer to use this?

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Basic comfort with the command line and cloud services is recommended for self-hosting. However, our goal is to make the setup as simple as possible. When we launch Crabo Cloud, no technical skills will be required.

Can I use it for commercial purposes?

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Absolutely. The MIT license explicitly allows for commercial use.

Ready to Build the Future of Chat on Telegram?

Join our growing community of developers and innovators.