# 🤖 Picobot

> AI agent that runs anywhere — even on a $5 VPS

Canonical HTML: https://shelldex.com/projects/picobot/
JSON: https://shelldex.com/api/projects/picobot.json

## Overview

Single ~9MB Go binary with persistent memory, tool calling, skills, and Telegram/Discord integration. Zero dependencies, boots in milliseconds, idles at 10MB RAM.

**Highlight:** 9MB binary, 10MB RAM, runs on a $5 VPS or Raspberry Pi

## Metadata

- GitHub: https://github.com/louisho5/picobot
- Language: go
- Status: active
- Ecosystem role: alternative
- Categories: lightweight, edge
- Platforms: server, edge
- Requires external LLM: yes
- Added to registry: Fri Mar 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

## GitHub data

- Stars: 1.2k (1,237)
- Forks: 157
- Open issues: 13
- License: MIT
- Last commit: 2026-03-28T15:42:55Z
- Latest release: v0.2.0 (2026-03-18T18:34:38Z)
- Star growth (7d): +57

## Registry position

- Leaderboard rank: #24
- Health score: 50/100
- Days since last commit: 48
- Days since last release: 57