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Chibi

Chibi is an open-source, MIT-licensed Python Telegram bot that lets a self-hosted operator coordinate multiple AI providers, tools, MCP integrations, sub-agents and asynchronous tasks through a conversational interface.

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Practical overview

When it fits

Use Chibi when a Telegram-based interface and self-hosted control are useful for coordinating models, tools and longer-running agent work. It is also relevant when provider flexibility or MCP connectivity matters more than a single-model chat interface.

Who it is for

  • Developers building a self-hosted Telegram AI assistant
  • Operators who need one interface for multiple configured model providers
  • Teams exploring MCP-connected tools and delegated agent workflows
  • Users who want asynchronous research, content or operational tasks

Documented uses

  • Route requests across configured AI providers
  • Run longer tasks asynchronously
  • Delegate work to specialized sub-agents
  • Connect external tools through MCP
  • Generate supported image, voice or music outputs through configured providers
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Requirements & limits

The repository documents pip and Docker setup. A Telegram bot token and at least one configured provider API key are required by the shown setup examples. The project is MIT licensed.

  • Telegram is the primary interaction surface, with documented local client frontends available through a JSONL protocol.
  • Provider choice is broad, but actual model access depends on configured keys and enabled features.
  • MCP, filesystem and terminal connections make tool orchestration a central part of the project.
  • Docker and self-hosting are documented deployment contexts.
  • The project supports asynchronous work and sub-agent delegation rather than only synchronous chat.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Install and start Chibi with pip

Set up the Chibi command-line application and start its Telegram bot.

Before you start

  • Python package installation through pip
  • A Telegram bot token
  • At least one AI-provider API key

Steps

  1. Install the package with pip install chibi-bot.

  2. Run chibi config to add API keys and update settings.

  3. Run chibi start to start the bot as a background service.

Expected outcome

Chibi starts as a background service after configuration.

Guide limitations

  • The documented steps do not specify provider-specific configuration fields or model selection details.
  • The guide does not establish successful execution or compatibility in a particular environment.
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