PicoClaw
Ultra-lightweight, self-hosted open-source AI assistant in Go that runs on sub-$10 hardware like Raspberry Pi with under 10MB RAM.
What it does
PicoClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant written in Go that deploys as a single binary using under 10MB of RAM and starting in under a second. It connects to multiple LLM providers and runs on minimal hardware such as Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and Android devices, keeping conversation data local while relaying chats through 16+ messaging platforms.
Core features
Single self-contained binary requiring under 10MB RAM
Sub-1-second startup even on low-power processors
Support for 16+ chat channels including Telegram, Discord, Slack, WeCom
Compatibility with multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, etc.)
Runs on Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, ARM64, x86_64, Android, and Docker
Self-hosted design keeping data and configuration local
Gateway/API mode for connecting to chat platforms via MCP protocol
Best for
→Running a private AI assistant on minimal or embedded hardware
→Local code assistance that keeps proprietary code off the cloud
→Home automation and personal task scheduling via chat bots
→Privacy-conscious users wanting self-hosted AI on low-cost devices
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Reviews
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