Turn a spare Android 7+ phone into a Telegram AI assistant, web app host, & device monitor. No VPS, no monthly costs, no root required.
For personal projects, VPS is often overkill. Here's a better way.
Paying monthly for a server you only use for learning
Reinstall OS, configure SSH, firewall — starting from scratch every time
That spare phone in your drawer could actually be useful
Remote access starts at $5/month — this kit includes a free tunnel setup
One complete package — fill in tokens, run the script, you're done.
Chat with AI from Telegram using free models (tencent/hy3:free via OpenRouter). Use it as a personal assistant or customer service bot.
Create & send invoices (Hono + SQLite). Auto-tax, WhatsApp sharing, client management.
Telegram bot to monitor battery, RAM, storage, traffic, security — in real time from your phone.
runsv + cron watchdog + wake-lock. Phone crashes? Services restart automatically.
Bonus tunnel script. Access your web apps from anywhere — no router config needed.
Detailed tutorial + 1 free support session. Stuck? Just DM or email.
From old phone to AI server — 4 simple steps
Spare Android 7+ phone, install Termux from F-Droid
Create Telegram bot, get API key — all free
One command: `bash setup.sh` — everything installs automatically
Chat AI on Telegram, open your web app, monitor your device
Free and open source. If you find it useful, buy me a coffee.
Full source on GitHub. If you get it running and want to support, tip $1+ via PayPal or BTC.
Source on GitHub • Tutorial + support $1+
The Starter Kit is a foundation — extend it however you want.
AI assistant accessible from Telegram anytime. Could even be sold as a subscription service.
Invoice app + landing page. Free hosting on your own phone. Great for freelancers.
Hands-on practice: runsv, cron, SSH, firewall, monitoring — without breaking a production server.
Source free on GitHub. Get the step-by-step guided tutorial with screenshots and support.
🚀 Get Started NowSource on GitHub • Tutorial here