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VeryBot – Self-hosted AI assistant for work

by verybot·Feb 27, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidShip ItSolve My Problem

Self-hosted task agent with Telegram/Discord/Slack integration, but orchestration is solved ground.

Strengths
  • •Multi-channel connectivity (Slack, Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp) built-in, not bolted on
  • •Playbook reusability and state machine tracking for recurring workflows
  • •Local-first data ownership with MIT license and npm one-liner install
Weaknesses
  • •Orchestrating LLM + task automation + channels is well-trodden (Zapier, n8n, OpenAI Assistants API)
  • •No differentiation over agent frameworks; "self-hosted" alone doesn't justify a tier bump
Target Audience

Solo operators, small teams, and developers seeking self-hosted AI workflows

Similar To

n8n · Zapier · OpenAI Assistants API

Post Description

I built VeryBot because I was tired of juggling ChatGPT + Trello + cron jobs + Slack bots as separate tools. I wanted one self-hosted assistant that could actually do work, not just answer questions.

What it does:

- Chat with an AI assistant that creates tasks, teams, and schedules from conversation

- Kanban board the assistant can populate and update

- Scheduled automation (recurring reminders, follow-ups) without external cron

- Playbooks: save workflows (onboarding, incident triage, release checklists) and rerun them

- Connect Telegram, Discord, Slack, or WhatsApp as channels

- Mobile-friendly UI, same interface from desktop or phone

All data stays local under ~/.verybot. MIT licensed. Node.js >=22.

npm install -g verybot && verybot

Open http://localhost:28789, pick a model provider in Settings > Agent, and try: "Set up a team and starter tasks for launch planning."

Happy to answer questions and hear what's missing.

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