Descriptions:
Nate Herk delivers a complete walkthrough for deploying Claudebot (the open-source autonomous AI agent framework, now rebranded as Moltbot) on a virtual private server, offering a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a dedicated Mac Mini. Using Hostinger’s KVM2 VPS plan — 2 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB storage — he demonstrates the full setup from initial SSH access through to a working Telegram-connected agent powered by Anthropic’s Opus 4.5.
The tutorial covers every step: spinning up the VPS, selecting Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, SSHing into the environment, installing Node.js, running the Claudebot installation script, and navigating the onboarding flow. Herk walks through model provider selection (Anthropic API key, not a Max subscription — which would violate terms of service), default model configuration, and Telegram bot creation via BotFather. He also demonstrates the skills and dependency installer, selecting Google integrations and PDF tooling, and notes one failed install that can be addressed post-setup.
The VPS approach is framed primarily as a security and containment strategy: by isolating Claudebot in a sandboxed server environment rather than a personal machine, users limit what the agent can access if something goes wrong. Herk links a command document in the description for copy-paste convenience, making the guide accessible to users with minimal terminal experience.
📺 Source: Nate Herk · Published January 27, 2026
🏷️ Format: Tutorial Demo
