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PicoClaw VPS Hosting

Run PicoClaw, Sipeed's ultra-lightweight AI assistant written in Go, on a VPS that stays online: a single binary that starts in seconds and connects to Telegram, Discord, Slack, Matrix and more, with plenty of room left for your other services. Full root access, DDoS protection and instant deployment.

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PicoClaw VPS at a glance

Recommended system: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Memory use: About 10–20 MB for PicoClaw itself, according to the project
Install: A single Go binary, no runtime needed
Chat apps: Telegram, Discord, Slack, Matrix, WhatsApp, LINE, IRC and more
Status: Early development; the project advises against production use before v1.0
Licence: Open source (MIT)

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What is PicoClaw VPS hosting?

PicoClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant from Sipeed, written from scratch in Go. It ships as one self-contained binary for x86, ARM and RISC-V, connects to around 20 chat platforms and works with more than 30 model providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenRouter and Ollama.

PicoClaw itself needs very little, so the VPS mostly serves to keep it online around the clock, with room for the tools and services you run alongside it. We provide the server; you install PicoClaw and bring your model keys.

Why run PicoClaw on a VPS

Online around the clock

Your assistant answers in your chat apps even when your computer is off.

Starts in seconds

A single binary with no runtime to install, so restarts and updates are quick.

Share the server

PicoClaw leaves almost all of the VPS free for a website, a VPN or other agents.

Separate from your computer

Its tools run on a server that holds only what you put there.

PicoClaw on a VPS or on your own computer

What matters	Your own computer	ClientVPS server
Uptime	Stops when your computer sleeps, restarts or loses its connection.	Runs around the clock in a datacenter.
Isolation	The agent can reach your personal files, browser sessions and saved passwords.	A separate machine that holds only what you put on it.
Access	Tied to one device.	Reach it over SSH from your laptop, phone or another computer.
Network	Home connections are slower and often block incoming connections.	A fast datacenter connection, a public IP address and DDoS protection.
Starting over	Undoing an agent's changes to your own computer can be hard.	Reinstall the system from your client area in minutes.

What you can do with a PicoClaw VPS

A lightweight personal assistant

Chat with your assistant from Telegram, Discord or Matrix.

Alongside other services

Add an assistant to a server that already runs your website or VPN.

Trying many model providers

Switch between more than 30 providers with a config change.

Chat apps that bigger agents lack

Connect platforms such as Matrix, IRC, LINE, DingTalk or Feishu.

How much VPS does PicoClaw need?

What you run	Recommended resources
PicoClaw on its own	Any plan; the smallest one is plenty
PicoClaw with other services	2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM
Several assistants or heavier tools	4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM

How to set up PicoClaw on your VPS

Commands follow the official documentation as of October 2026. Tools like this change quickly, so check the official docs linked below before you run them.

1
Deploy a server and connect
Choose a plan with Ubuntu 24.04. When it is ready, connect over SSH with the IP address and password from your client area, and update the system.
```
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
apt update && apt upgrade -y
```
2
Create a user for the agent
Create a normal user with sudo rights, then sign in again over SSH as that user, so the services you install run under it. Add your SSH public key to /home/agent/.ssh/authorized_keys to log in with a key.
```
adduser agent
usermod -aG sudo agent
exit
ssh agent@YOUR_SERVER_IP
```
3
Turn on the firewall
Allow SSH first, then enable the firewall. Dashboards stay on localhost, so no other ports are needed.
```
sudo ufw allow OpenSSH
sudo ufw enable
```

Download PicoClaw

Get the latest release for Linux x86-64 from the official GitHub repository and install the binary.


wget https://github.com/sipeed/picoclaw/releases/latest/download/picoclaw_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
tar xzf picoclaw_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
sudo install picoclaw /usr/local/bin/

5
Configure it
Onboarding creates ~/.picoclaw/config.json, where you set your model provider and chat channels. API keys are kept in a separate security file.
```
picoclaw onboard
```
6
Start the gateway in tmux
The gateway connects your chat apps and listens only on localhost. Run it in tmux, or create a systemd service so it starts after a reboot.
```
sudo apt install -y tmux
tmux new -s picoclaw
picoclaw gateway
```

Security basics for PicoClaw on a VPS

Download PicoClaw only from github.com/sipeed/picoclaw or picoclaw.io. The project warns about look-alike sites and says it has issued no tokens or cryptocurrency.
PicoClaw is in early development and may have unresolved security issues, so keep it away from sensitive data until v1.0.
Sign in with SSH keys and turn off password logins.
Run the agent as a normal user, not as root.
Turn on a firewall and open only the ports you need, usually just SSH.
Keep dashboards on localhost and reach them through an SSH tunnel instead of opening them to the internet.
Store API keys in the tool's own config or environment files, never in a Git repository.
Give the agent its own API keys with spending limits, and rotate them if you suspect a leak.
Install security updates regularly and reboot after kernel updates.
Back up the agent's data directory before upgrades and big changes.

Troubleshooting

picoclaw: command not found

Check that the binary is in /usr/local/bin and executable.

Bot does not answer

Check the channel settings in ~/.picoclaw/config.json and watch the gateway output in tmux.

Gateway stops when you disconnect

Start it inside tmux, or run it as a systemd service.

Model provider errors

Check the model name uses the provider/model format and that your API key is valid.

When you don't need a PicoClaw VPS

You need production-grade stability

The project advises against production use before v1.0. OpenClaw or Hermes Agent are more mature options.

OpenClaw VPS guide

You already have a small always-on device

PicoClaw is built to run on boards like a Raspberry Pi. If you have one at home, it may be enough.

Other AI agents you can host

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OpenClaw VPS guideAn always-on personal assistant you reach from WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord and more.

Hermes Agent VPS guideNous Research's self-improving agent with memory, skills and scheduled tasks.

NemoClaw VPS guideNVIDIA's tool for running OpenClaw agents inside a sandbox.

Paperclip VPS guideRun a whole team of AI agents as a company, with goals, budgets and approvals.

Official PicoClaw resources

These links go to the official project sites, in English.

PicoClaw VPS FAQ

Can I run PicoClaw on a VPS?

Yes. PicoClaw publishes a ready-made binary for Linux x86-64 that runs on every plan we offer.

How much memory does PicoClaw use?

The project says under 10 MB originally, and notes that recent builds may use 10–20 MB. The tools and models you add use more.

Is PicoClaw ready for production?

Not yet, by the project's own advice: it is in early development and may have unresolved security issues before v1.0.

Do I need a GPU?

No. PicoClaw calls hosted model providers over the internet; it needs no GPU.

Is PicoClaw a fork of OpenClaw?

No. Sipeed describes it as an independent project written from scratch in Go, inspired by NanoBot.

Which plan should I choose?

Any plan runs PicoClaw. Choose by what else you run on the server; 4 GB of RAM leaves room for a website or other tools.

Does ClientVPS provide API keys or model access?

No. We provide the server. PicoClaw calls hosted model providers with your own API keys, and you pay the provider directly.

Do you install and run the agent for me?

No. Our VPS plans are self-managed: you download PicoClaw yourself, configure it with picoclaw onboard and start its gateway in tmux. The setup steps above show each command.

How can I pay?

The PicoClaw VPS plans on this page start at … a month on yearly billing, which saves 15%, or … a month paid monthly. You pay in cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, USDT and Monero, or from your ClientVPS account balance, and you only need an email address to sign up.

Ready to run PicoClaw around the clock?

Pick a plan, deploy Ubuntu in minutes and follow the guide above. Pay with crypto or your account balance.

PicoClaw is an open-source project initiated by Sipeed. ClientVPS is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sipeed.