Templates
Ready-to-deploy starter configurations for LobsterCage.
Available templates
| Template | Description | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram Chat Bot | Deploy an AI chat bot on Telegram. Hibernates when idle, wakes on message. | ~$2/mo (light use) |
You can also create a blank cage — a raw container with SSH, Node.js, Python, and dev tools where you bring your own agent framework.
How it works
- Create a cage —
lobster create <name> --template openclaw-chatbotprovisions an isolated container with the chatbot runtime - Configure — Set env vars (
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY,TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN) and the template auto-configures your bot - Set up lifecycle — Webhooks handle wake/hibernate automatically
- Pay only for compute — Cages hibernate when idle, billing stops until the next wake
Persistent storage at /workspace survives hibernation — your tools, configs, and caches stay put.
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