# nanobot
**Repository Path**: ipcun/nanobot
## Basic Information
- **Project Name**: nanobot
- **Description**: No description available
- **Primary Language**: Unknown
- **License**: MIT
- **Default Branch**: main
- **Homepage**: None
- **GVP Project**: No
## Statistics
- **Stars**: 0
- **Forks**: 0
- **Created**: 2026-02-23
- **Last Updated**: 2026-02-23
## Categories & Tags
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## README
๐ **nanobot** is an **ultra-lightweight** personal AI assistant inspired by [OpenClaw](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw)
โก๏ธ Delivers core agent functionality in just **~4,000** lines of code โ **99% smaller** than Clawdbot's 430k+ lines.
๐ Real-time line count: **3,897 lines** (run `bash core_agent_lines.sh` to verify anytime)
## ๐ข News
- **2026-02-21** ๐ Released **v0.1.4.post1** โ new providers, media support across channels, and major stability improvements. See [release notes](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/releases/tag/v0.1.4.post1) for details.
- **2026-02-20** ๐ฆ Feishu now receives multimodal files from users. More reliable memory under the hood.
- **2026-02-19** โจ Slack now sends files, Discord splits long messages, and subagents work in CLI mode.
- **2026-02-18** โก๏ธ nanobot now supports VolcEngine, MCP custom auth headers, and Anthropic prompt caching.
- **2026-02-17** ๐ Released **v0.1.4** โ MCP support, progress streaming, new providers, and multiple channel improvements. Please see [release notes](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/releases/tag/v0.1.4) for details.
- **2026-02-16** ๐ฆ nanobot now integrates a [ClawHub](https://clawhub.ai) skill โ search and install public agent skills.
- **2026-02-15** ๐ nanobot now supports OpenAI Codex provider with OAuth login support.
- **2026-02-14** ๐ nanobot now supports MCP! See [MCP section](#mcp-model-context-protocol) for details.
- **2026-02-13** ๐ Released **v0.1.3.post7** โ includes security hardening and multiple improvements. **Please upgrade to the latest version to address security issues**. See [release notes](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/releases/tag/v0.1.3.post7) for more details.
- **2026-02-12** ๐ง Redesigned memory system โ Less code, more reliable. Join the [discussion](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/discussions/566) about it!
- **2026-02-11** โจ Enhanced CLI experience and added MiniMax support!
Earlier news
- **2026-02-10** ๐ Released **v0.1.3.post6** with improvements! Check the updates [notes](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/releases/tag/v0.1.3.post6) and our [roadmap](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/discussions/431).
- **2026-02-09** ๐ฌ Added Slack, Email, and QQ support โ nanobot now supports multiple chat platforms!
- **2026-02-08** ๐ง Refactored Providersโadding a new LLM provider now takes just 2 simple steps! Check [here](#providers).
- **2026-02-07** ๐ Released **v0.1.3.post5** with Qwen support & several key improvements! Check [here](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/releases/tag/v0.1.3.post5) for details.
- **2026-02-06** โจ Added Moonshot/Kimi provider, Discord integration, and enhanced security hardening!
- **2026-02-05** โจ Added Feishu channel, DeepSeek provider, and enhanced scheduled tasks support!
- **2026-02-04** ๐ Released **v0.1.3.post4** with multi-provider & Docker support! Check [here](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/releases/tag/v0.1.3.post4) for details.
- **2026-02-03** โก Integrated vLLM for local LLM support and improved natural language task scheduling!
- **2026-02-02** ๐ nanobot officially launched! Welcome to try ๐ nanobot!
## Key Features of nanobot:
๐ชถ **Ultra-Lightweight**: Just ~4,000 lines of core agent code โ 99% smaller than Clawdbot.
๐ฌ **Research-Ready**: Clean, readable code that's easy to understand, modify, and extend for research.
โก๏ธ **Lightning Fast**: Minimal footprint means faster startup, lower resource usage, and quicker iterations.
๐ **Easy-to-Use**: One-click to deploy and you're ready to go.
## ๐๏ธ Architecture
## โจ Features
๐ 24/7 Real-Time Market Analysis |
๐ Full-Stack Software Engineer |
๐
Smart Daily Routine Manager |
๐ Personal Knowledge Assistant |

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| Discovery โข Insights โข Trends |
Develop โข Deploy โข Scale |
Schedule โข Automate โข Organize |
Learn โข Memory โข Reasoning |
## ๐ฆ Install
**Install from source** (latest features, recommended for development)
```bash
git clone https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot.git
cd nanobot
pip install -e .
```
**Install with [uv](https://github.com/astral-sh/uv)** (stable, fast)
```bash
uv tool install nanobot-ai
```
**Install from PyPI** (stable)
```bash
pip install nanobot-ai
```
## ๐ Quick Start
> [!TIP]
> Set your API key in `~/.nanobot/config.json`.
> Get API keys: [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai/keys) (Global) ยท [Brave Search](https://brave.com/search/api/) (optional, for web search)
**1. Initialize**
```bash
nanobot onboard
```
**2. Configure** (`~/.nanobot/config.json`)
Add or merge these **two parts** into your config (other options have defaults).
*Set your API key* (e.g. OpenRouter, recommended for global users):
```json
{
"providers": {
"openrouter": {
"apiKey": "sk-or-v1-xxx"
}
}
}
```
*Set your model*:
```json
{
"agents": {
"defaults": {
"model": "anthropic/claude-opus-4-5"
}
}
}
```
**3. Chat**
```bash
nanobot agent
```
That's it! You have a working AI assistant in 2 minutes.
## ๐ฌ Chat Apps
Connect nanobot to your favorite chat platform.
| Channel | What you need |
|---------|---------------|
| **Telegram** | Bot token from @BotFather |
| **Discord** | Bot token + Message Content intent |
| **WhatsApp** | QR code scan |
| **Feishu** | App ID + App Secret |
| **Mochat** | Claw token (auto-setup available) |
| **DingTalk** | App Key + App Secret |
| **Slack** | Bot token + App-Level token |
| **Email** | IMAP/SMTP credentials |
| **QQ** | App ID + App Secret |
Telegram (Recommended)
**1. Create a bot**
- Open Telegram, search `@BotFather`
- Send `/newbot`, follow prompts
- Copy the token
**2. Configure**
```json
{
"channels": {
"telegram": {
"enabled": true,
"token": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN",
"allowFrom": ["YOUR_USER_ID"]
}
}
}
```
> You can find your **User ID** in Telegram settings. It is shown as `@yourUserId`.
> Copy this value **without the `@` symbol** and paste it into the config file.
**3. Run**
```bash
nanobot gateway
```
Mochat (Claw IM)
Uses **Socket.IO WebSocket** by default, with HTTP polling fallback.
**1. Ask nanobot to set up Mochat for you**
Simply send this message to nanobot (replace `xxx@xxx` with your real email):
```
Read https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HKUDS/MoChat/refs/heads/main/skills/nanobot/skill.md and register on MoChat. My Email account is xxx@xxx Bind me as your owner and DM me on MoChat.
```
nanobot will automatically register, configure `~/.nanobot/config.json`, and connect to Mochat.
**2. Restart gateway**
```bash
nanobot gateway
```
That's it โ nanobot handles the rest!
Manual configuration (advanced)
If you prefer to configure manually, add the following to `~/.nanobot/config.json`:
> Keep `claw_token` private. It should only be sent in `X-Claw-Token` header to your Mochat API endpoint.
```json
{
"channels": {
"mochat": {
"enabled": true,
"base_url": "https://mochat.io",
"socket_url": "https://mochat.io",
"socket_path": "/socket.io",
"claw_token": "claw_xxx",
"agent_user_id": "6982abcdef",
"sessions": ["*"],
"panels": ["*"],
"reply_delay_mode": "non-mention",
"reply_delay_ms": 120000
}
}
}
```
Discord
**1. Create a bot**
- Go to https://discord.com/developers/applications
- Create an application โ Bot โ Add Bot
- Copy the bot token
**2. Enable intents**
- In the Bot settings, enable **MESSAGE CONTENT INTENT**
- (Optional) Enable **SERVER MEMBERS INTENT** if you plan to use allow lists based on member data
**3. Get your User ID**
- Discord Settings โ Advanced โ enable **Developer Mode**
- Right-click your avatar โ **Copy User ID**
**4. Configure**
```json
{
"channels": {
"discord": {
"enabled": true,
"token": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN",
"allowFrom": ["YOUR_USER_ID"]
}
}
}
```
**5. Invite the bot**
- OAuth2 โ URL Generator
- Scopes: `bot`
- Bot Permissions: `Send Messages`, `Read Message History`
- Open the generated invite URL and add the bot to your server
**6. Run**
```bash
nanobot gateway
```
WhatsApp
Requires **Node.js โฅ18**.
**1. Link device**
```bash
nanobot channels login
# Scan QR with WhatsApp โ Settings โ Linked Devices
```
**2. Configure**
```json
{
"channels": {
"whatsapp": {
"enabled": true,
"allowFrom": ["+1234567890"]
}
}
}
```
**3. Run** (two terminals)
```bash
# Terminal 1
nanobot channels login
# Terminal 2
nanobot gateway
```
Feishu (้ฃไนฆ)
Uses **WebSocket** long connection โ no public IP required.
**1. Create a Feishu bot**
- Visit [Feishu Open Platform](https://open.feishu.cn/app)
- Create a new app โ Enable **Bot** capability
- **Permissions**: Add `im:message` (send messages)
- **Events**: Add `im.message.receive_v1` (receive messages)
- Select **Long Connection** mode (requires running nanobot first to establish connection)
- Get **App ID** and **App Secret** from "Credentials & Basic Info"
- Publish the app
**2. Configure**
```json
{
"channels": {
"feishu": {
"enabled": true,
"appId": "cli_xxx",
"appSecret": "xxx",
"encryptKey": "",
"verificationToken": "",
"allowFrom": []
}
}
}
```
> `encryptKey` and `verificationToken` are optional for Long Connection mode.
> `allowFrom`: Leave empty to allow all users, or add `["ou_xxx"]` to restrict access.
**3. Run**
```bash
nanobot gateway
```
> [!TIP]
> Feishu uses WebSocket to receive messages โ no webhook or public IP needed!
QQ (QQๅ่)
Uses **botpy SDK** with WebSocket โ no public IP required. Currently supports **private messages only**.
**1. Register & create bot**
- Visit [QQ Open Platform](https://q.qq.com) โ Register as a developer (personal or enterprise)
- Create a new bot application
- Go to **ๅผๅ่ฎพ็ฝฎ (Developer Settings)** โ copy **AppID** and **AppSecret**
**2. Set up sandbox for testing**
- In the bot management console, find **ๆฒ็ฎฑ้
็ฝฎ (Sandbox Config)**
- Under **ๅจๆถๆฏๅ่กจ้
็ฝฎ**, click **ๆทปๅ ๆๅ** and add your own QQ number
- Once added, scan the bot's QR code with mobile QQ โ open the bot profile โ tap "ๅๆถๆฏ" to start chatting
**3. Configure**
> - `allowFrom`: Leave empty for public access, or add user openids to restrict. You can find openids in the nanobot logs when a user messages the bot.
> - For production: submit a review in the bot console and publish. See [QQ Bot Docs](https://bot.q.qq.com/wiki/) for the full publishing flow.
```json
{
"channels": {
"qq": {
"enabled": true,
"appId": "YOUR_APP_ID",
"secret": "YOUR_APP_SECRET",
"allowFrom": []
}
}
}
```
**4. Run**
```bash
nanobot gateway
```
Now send a message to the bot from QQ โ it should respond!
DingTalk (้้)
Uses **Stream Mode** โ no public IP required.
**1. Create a DingTalk bot**
- Visit [DingTalk Open Platform](https://open-dev.dingtalk.com/)
- Create a new app -> Add **Robot** capability
- **Configuration**:
- Toggle **Stream Mode** ON
- **Permissions**: Add necessary permissions for sending messages
- Get **AppKey** (Client ID) and **AppSecret** (Client Secret) from "Credentials"
- Publish the app
**2. Configure**
```json
{
"channels": {
"dingtalk": {
"enabled": true,
"clientId": "YOUR_APP_KEY",
"clientSecret": "YOUR_APP_SECRET",
"allowFrom": []
}
}
}
```
> `allowFrom`: Leave empty to allow all users, or add `["staffId"]` to restrict access.
**3. Run**
```bash
nanobot gateway
```
Slack
Uses **Socket Mode** โ no public URL required.
**1. Create a Slack app**
- Go to [Slack API](https://api.slack.com/apps) โ **Create New App** โ "From scratch"
- Pick a name and select your workspace
**2. Configure the app**
- **Socket Mode**: Toggle ON โ Generate an **App-Level Token** with `connections:write` scope โ copy it (`xapp-...`)
- **OAuth & Permissions**: Add bot scopes: `chat:write`, `reactions:write`, `app_mentions:read`
- **Event Subscriptions**: Toggle ON โ Subscribe to bot events: `message.im`, `message.channels`, `app_mention` โ Save Changes
- **App Home**: Scroll to **Show Tabs** โ Enable **Messages Tab** โ Check **"Allow users to send Slash commands and messages from the messages tab"**
- **Install App**: Click **Install to Workspace** โ Authorize โ copy the **Bot Token** (`xoxb-...`)
**3. Configure nanobot**
```json
{
"channels": {
"slack": {
"enabled": true,
"botToken": "xoxb-...",
"appToken": "xapp-...",
"groupPolicy": "mention"
}
}
}
```
**4. Run**
```bash
nanobot gateway
```
DM the bot directly or @mention it in a channel โ it should respond!
> [!TIP]
> - `groupPolicy`: `"mention"` (default โ respond only when @mentioned), `"open"` (respond to all channel messages), or `"allowlist"` (restrict to specific channels).
> - DM policy defaults to open. Set `"dm": {"enabled": false}` to disable DMs.
Email
Give nanobot its own email account. It polls **IMAP** for incoming mail and replies via **SMTP** โ like a personal email assistant.
**1. Get credentials (Gmail example)**
- Create a dedicated Gmail account for your bot (e.g. `my-nanobot@gmail.com`)
- Enable 2-Step Verification โ Create an [App Password](https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords)
- Use this app password for both IMAP and SMTP
**2. Configure**
> - `consentGranted` must be `true` to allow mailbox access. This is a safety gate โ set `false` to fully disable.
> - `allowFrom`: Leave empty to accept emails from anyone, or restrict to specific senders.
> - `smtpUseTls` and `smtpUseSsl` default to `true` / `false` respectively, which is correct for Gmail (port 587 + STARTTLS). No need to set them explicitly.
> - Set `"autoReplyEnabled": false` if you only want to read/analyze emails without sending automatic replies.
```json
{
"channels": {
"email": {
"enabled": true,
"consentGranted": true,
"imapHost": "imap.gmail.com",
"imapPort": 993,
"imapUsername": "my-nanobot@gmail.com",
"imapPassword": "your-app-password",
"smtpHost": "smtp.gmail.com",
"smtpPort": 587,
"smtpUsername": "my-nanobot@gmail.com",
"smtpPassword": "your-app-password",
"fromAddress": "my-nanobot@gmail.com",
"allowFrom": ["your-real-email@gmail.com"]
}
}
}
```
**3. Run**
```bash
nanobot gateway
```
## ๐ Agent Social Network
๐ nanobot is capable of linking to the agent social network (agent community). **Just send one message and your nanobot joins automatically!**
| Platform | How to Join (send this message to your bot) |
|----------|-------------|
| [**Moltbook**](https://www.moltbook.com/) | `Read https://moltbook.com/skill.md and follow the instructions to join Moltbook` |
| [**ClawdChat**](https://clawdchat.ai/) | `Read https://clawdchat.ai/skill.md and follow the instructions to join ClawdChat` |
Simply send the command above to your nanobot (via CLI or any chat channel), and it will handle the rest.
## โ๏ธ Configuration
Config file: `~/.nanobot/config.json`
### Providers
> [!TIP]
> - **Groq** provides free voice transcription via Whisper. If configured, Telegram voice messages will be automatically transcribed.
> - **Zhipu Coding Plan**: If you're on Zhipu's coding plan, set `"apiBase": "https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/coding/paas/v4"` in your zhipu provider config.
> - **MiniMax (Mainland China)**: If your API key is from MiniMax's mainland China platform (minimaxi.com), set `"apiBase": "https://api.minimaxi.com/v1"` in your minimax provider config.
> - **VolcEngine Coding Plan**: If you're on VolcEngine's coding plan, set `"apiBase": "https://ark.cn-beijing.volces.com/api/coding/v3"` in your volcengine provider config.
| Provider | Purpose | Get API Key |
|----------|---------|-------------|
| `custom` | Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint (direct, no LiteLLM) | โ |
| `openrouter` | LLM (recommended, access to all models) | [openrouter.ai](https://openrouter.ai) |
| `anthropic` | LLM (Claude direct) | [console.anthropic.com](https://console.anthropic.com) |
| `openai` | LLM (GPT direct) | [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com) |
| `deepseek` | LLM (DeepSeek direct) | [platform.deepseek.com](https://platform.deepseek.com) |
| `groq` | LLM + **Voice transcription** (Whisper) | [console.groq.com](https://console.groq.com) |
| `gemini` | LLM (Gemini direct) | [aistudio.google.com](https://aistudio.google.com) |
| `minimax` | LLM (MiniMax direct) | [platform.minimaxi.com](https://platform.minimaxi.com) |
| `aihubmix` | LLM (API gateway, access to all models) | [aihubmix.com](https://aihubmix.com) |
| `siliconflow` | LLM (SiliconFlow/็ก
ๅบๆตๅจ) | [siliconflow.cn](https://siliconflow.cn) |
| `volcengine` | LLM (VolcEngine/็ซๅฑฑๅผๆ) | [volcengine.com](https://www.volcengine.com) |
| `dashscope` | LLM (Qwen) | [dashscope.console.aliyun.com](https://dashscope.console.aliyun.com) |
| `moonshot` | LLM (Moonshot/Kimi) | [platform.moonshot.cn](https://platform.moonshot.cn) |
| `zhipu` | LLM (Zhipu GLM) | [open.bigmodel.cn](https://open.bigmodel.cn) |
| `vllm` | LLM (local, any OpenAI-compatible server) | โ |
| `openai_codex` | LLM (Codex, OAuth) | `nanobot provider login openai-codex` |
| `github_copilot` | LLM (GitHub Copilot, OAuth) | `nanobot provider login github-copilot` |
OpenAI Codex (OAuth)
Codex uses OAuth instead of API keys. Requires a ChatGPT Plus or Pro account.
**1. Login:**
```bash
nanobot provider login openai-codex
```
**2. Set model** (merge into `~/.nanobot/config.json`):
```json
{
"agents": {
"defaults": {
"model": "openai-codex/gpt-5.1-codex"
}
}
}
```
**3. Chat:**
```bash
nanobot agent -m "Hello!"
```
> Docker users: use `docker run -it` for interactive OAuth login.
Custom Provider (Any OpenAI-compatible API)
Connects directly to any OpenAI-compatible endpoint โ LM Studio, llama.cpp, Together AI, Fireworks, Azure OpenAI, or any self-hosted server. Bypasses LiteLLM; model name is passed as-is.
```json
{
"providers": {
"custom": {
"apiKey": "your-api-key",
"apiBase": "https://api.your-provider.com/v1"
}
},
"agents": {
"defaults": {
"model": "your-model-name"
}
}
}
```
> For local servers that don't require a key, set `apiKey` to any non-empty string (e.g. `"no-key"`).
vLLM (local / OpenAI-compatible)
Run your own model with vLLM or any OpenAI-compatible server, then add to config:
**1. Start the server** (example):
```bash
vllm serve meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct --port 8000
```
**2. Add to config** (partial โ merge into `~/.nanobot/config.json`):
*Provider (key can be any non-empty string for local):*
```json
{
"providers": {
"vllm": {
"apiKey": "dummy",
"apiBase": "http://localhost:8000/v1"
}
}
}
```
*Model:*
```json
{
"agents": {
"defaults": {
"model": "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct"
}
}
}
```
Adding a New Provider (Developer Guide)
nanobot uses a **Provider Registry** (`nanobot/providers/registry.py`) as the single source of truth.
Adding a new provider only takes **2 steps** โ no if-elif chains to touch.
**Step 1.** Add a `ProviderSpec` entry to `PROVIDERS` in `nanobot/providers/registry.py`:
```python
ProviderSpec(
name="myprovider", # config field name
keywords=("myprovider", "mymodel"), # model-name keywords for auto-matching
env_key="MYPROVIDER_API_KEY", # env var for LiteLLM
display_name="My Provider", # shown in `nanobot status`
litellm_prefix="myprovider", # auto-prefix: model โ myprovider/model
skip_prefixes=("myprovider/",), # don't double-prefix
)
```
**Step 2.** Add a field to `ProvidersConfig` in `nanobot/config/schema.py`:
```python
class ProvidersConfig(BaseModel):
...
myprovider: ProviderConfig = ProviderConfig()
```
That's it! Environment variables, model prefixing, config matching, and `nanobot status` display will all work automatically.
**Common `ProviderSpec` options:**
| Field | Description | Example |
|-------|-------------|---------|
| `litellm_prefix` | Auto-prefix model names for LiteLLM | `"dashscope"` โ `dashscope/qwen-max` |
| `skip_prefixes` | Don't prefix if model already starts with these | `("dashscope/", "openrouter/")` |
| `env_extras` | Additional env vars to set | `(("ZHIPUAI_API_KEY", "{api_key}"),)` |
| `model_overrides` | Per-model parameter overrides | `(("kimi-k2.5", {"temperature": 1.0}),)` |
| `is_gateway` | Can route any model (like OpenRouter) | `True` |
| `detect_by_key_prefix` | Detect gateway by API key prefix | `"sk-or-"` |
| `detect_by_base_keyword` | Detect gateway by API base URL | `"openrouter"` |
| `strip_model_prefix` | Strip existing prefix before re-prefixing | `True` (for AiHubMix) |
### MCP (Model Context Protocol)
> [!TIP]
> The config format is compatible with Claude Desktop / Cursor. You can copy MCP server configs directly from any MCP server's README.
nanobot supports [MCP](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) โ connect external tool servers and use them as native agent tools.
Add MCP servers to your `config.json`:
```json
{
"tools": {
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/path/to/dir"]
},
"my-remote-mcp": {
"url": "https://example.com/mcp/",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer xxxxx"
}
}
}
}
}
```
Two transport modes are supported:
| Mode | Config | Example |
|------|--------|---------|
| **Stdio** | `command` + `args` | Local process via `npx` / `uvx` |
| **HTTP** | `url` + `headers` (optional) | Remote endpoint (`https://mcp.example.com/sse`) |
Use `toolTimeout` to override the default 30s per-call timeout for slow servers:
```json
{
"tools": {
"mcpServers": {
"my-slow-server": {
"url": "https://example.com/mcp/",
"toolTimeout": 120
}
}
}
}
```
MCP tools are automatically discovered and registered on startup. The LLM can use them alongside built-in tools โ no extra configuration needed.
### Security
> [!TIP]
> For production deployments, set `"restrictToWorkspace": true` in your config to sandbox the agent.
| Option | Default | Description |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| `tools.restrictToWorkspace` | `false` | When `true`, restricts **all** agent tools (shell, file read/write/edit, list) to the workspace directory. Prevents path traversal and out-of-scope access. |
| `channels.*.allowFrom` | `[]` (allow all) | Whitelist of user IDs. Empty = allow everyone; non-empty = only listed users can interact. |
## CLI Reference
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `nanobot onboard` | Initialize config & workspace |
| `nanobot agent -m "..."` | Chat with the agent |
| `nanobot agent` | Interactive chat mode |
| `nanobot agent --no-markdown` | Show plain-text replies |
| `nanobot agent --logs` | Show runtime logs during chat |
| `nanobot gateway` | Start the gateway |
| `nanobot status` | Show status |
| `nanobot provider login openai-codex` | OAuth login for providers |
| `nanobot channels login` | Link WhatsApp (scan QR) |
| `nanobot channels status` | Show channel status |
Interactive mode exits: `exit`, `quit`, `/exit`, `/quit`, `:q`, or `Ctrl+D`.
Scheduled Tasks (Cron)
```bash
# Add a job
nanobot cron add --name "daily" --message "Good morning!" --cron "0 9 * * *"
nanobot cron add --name "hourly" --message "Check status" --every 3600
# List jobs
nanobot cron list
# Remove a job
nanobot cron remove
```
Heartbeat (Periodic Tasks)
The gateway wakes up every 30 minutes and checks `HEARTBEAT.md` in your workspace (`~/.nanobot/workspace/HEARTBEAT.md`). If the file has tasks, the agent executes them and delivers results to your most recently active chat channel.
**Setup:** edit `~/.nanobot/workspace/HEARTBEAT.md` (created automatically by `nanobot onboard`):
```markdown
## Periodic Tasks
- [ ] Check weather forecast and send a summary
- [ ] Scan inbox for urgent emails
```
The agent can also manage this file itself โ ask it to "add a periodic task" and it will update `HEARTBEAT.md` for you.
> **Note:** The gateway must be running (`nanobot gateway`) and you must have chatted with the bot at least once so it knows which channel to deliver to.
## ๐ณ Docker
> [!TIP]
> The `-v ~/.nanobot:/root/.nanobot` flag mounts your local config directory into the container, so your config and workspace persist across container restarts.
### Docker Compose
```bash
docker compose run --rm nanobot-cli onboard # first-time setup
vim ~/.nanobot/config.json # add API keys
docker compose up -d nanobot-gateway # start gateway
```
```bash
docker compose run --rm nanobot-cli agent -m "Hello!" # run CLI
docker compose logs -f nanobot-gateway # view logs
docker compose down # stop
```
### Docker
```bash
# Build the image
docker build -t nanobot .
# Initialize config (first time only)
docker run -v ~/.nanobot:/root/.nanobot --rm nanobot onboard
# Edit config on host to add API keys
vim ~/.nanobot/config.json
# Run gateway (connects to enabled channels, e.g. Telegram/Discord/Mochat)
docker run -v ~/.nanobot:/root/.nanobot -p 18790:18790 nanobot gateway
# Or run a single command
docker run -v ~/.nanobot:/root/.nanobot --rm nanobot agent -m "Hello!"
docker run -v ~/.nanobot:/root/.nanobot --rm nanobot status
```
## ๐ง Linux Service
Run the gateway as a systemd user service so it starts automatically and restarts on failure.
**1. Find the nanobot binary path:**
```bash
which nanobot # e.g. /home/user/.local/bin/nanobot
```
**2. Create the service file** at `~/.config/systemd/user/nanobot-gateway.service` (replace `ExecStart` path if needed):
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Nanobot Gateway
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=simple
ExecStart=%h/.local/bin/nanobot gateway
Restart=always
RestartSec=10
NoNewPrivileges=yes
ProtectSystem=strict
ReadWritePaths=%h
[Install]
WantedBy=default.target
```
**3. Enable and start:**
```bash
systemctl --user daemon-reload
systemctl --user enable --now nanobot-gateway
```
**Common operations:**
```bash
systemctl --user status nanobot-gateway # check status
systemctl --user restart nanobot-gateway # restart after config changes
journalctl --user -u nanobot-gateway -f # follow logs
```
If you edit the `.service` file itself, run `systemctl --user daemon-reload` before restarting.
> **Note:** User services only run while you are logged in. To keep the gateway running after logout, enable lingering:
>
> ```bash
> loginctl enable-linger $USER
> ```
## ๐ Project Structure
```
nanobot/
โโโ agent/ # ๐ง Core agent logic
โ โโโ loop.py # Agent loop (LLM โ tool execution)
โ โโโ context.py # Prompt builder
โ โโโ memory.py # Persistent memory
โ โโโ skills.py # Skills loader
โ โโโ subagent.py # Background task execution
โ โโโ tools/ # Built-in tools (incl. spawn)
โโโ skills/ # ๐ฏ Bundled skills (github, weather, tmux...)
โโโ channels/ # ๐ฑ Chat channel integrations
โโโ bus/ # ๐ Message routing
โโโ cron/ # โฐ Scheduled tasks
โโโ heartbeat/ # ๐ Proactive wake-up
โโโ providers/ # ๐ค LLM providers (OpenRouter, etc.)
โโโ session/ # ๐ฌ Conversation sessions
โโโ config/ # โ๏ธ Configuration
โโโ cli/ # ๐ฅ๏ธ Commands
```
## ๐ค Contribute & Roadmap
PRs welcome! The codebase is intentionally small and readable. ๐ค
**Roadmap** โ Pick an item and [open a PR](https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/pulls)!
- [ ] **Multi-modal** โ See and hear (images, voice, video)
- [ ] **Long-term memory** โ Never forget important context
- [ ] **Better reasoning** โ Multi-step planning and reflection
- [ ] **More integrations** โ Calendar and more
- [ ] **Self-improvement** โ Learn from feedback and mistakes
### Contributors
## โญ Star History
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