MoltBot is an open-source, self-hosted AI assistant that can manage calendars, browse the web, organize files, and run terminal commands. This guide walks through deploying MoltBot on DigitalOcean using their one-click marketplace image, which includes security features like authenticated communication, firewall hardening, Docker isolation, and non-root execution. The tutorial covers creating a Droplet, SSH access, configuring an LLM provider (Anthropic or Gradient AI), and accessing MoltBot through both GUI and TUI interfaces. Over 50 pre-loaded skills are available for tasks ranging from file management to social media automation.
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Key TakeawaysStep 1 — Creating a Moltbot DropletStep 2 — Using MoltbotStep 3 — Installing SkillsFAQConclusionRelated LinksSort: