Build-in-public companion for indie hackers
A living assistant, not a tool. SoloBuddy helps you maintain a consistent build-in-public presence without the cognitive overhead.
- Content Workflow: Idea backlog → Draft → Publish
- Twitter Expert: 2025 algorithm insights, hook formulas, engagement optimization
- Twitter Monitor: Proactive engagement opportunities from your watchlist
- Soul Wizard: Create project personalities from documentation
- Activity Tracking: Know which projects need attention
npx clawdhub@latest install solobuddy- Configure in
~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json:
{
"solobuddy": {
"dataPath": "~/projects/my-build-in-public",
"voice": "jester-sage"
}
}- Create folder structure (use the same path as in config):
mkdir -p ~/projects/my-build-in-public/ideas ~/projects/my-build-in-public/drafts ~/projects/my-build-in-public/data
touch ~/projects/my-build-in-public/ideas/backlog.md- Start chatting: "show backlog", "new idea", "generate post"
| Voice | Style |
|---|---|
jester-sage |
Ironic, raw, philosophical (default) |
technical |
Precise, detailed, structured |
casual |
Friendly, conversational |
custom |
Your own voice.md file |
- Backlog management
- Draft creation
- Publishing flow
- Session logging
Content strategy with:
- 5 proven hook formulas
- 2025 algorithm insights
- Quality checklist
- Anti-pattern detection
Requires bird CLI:
- Watchlist monitoring
- Engagement opportunities
- Draft comments with reasoning
Interactive creation of project personalities:
- Nature (creature/tool/guide/artist)
- Voice attributes
- Philosophy extraction
- Dreams & pains
Full button support for mobile workflow:
- Quick navigation
- One-tap generation
- Draft management
- Required:
gh(GitHub CLI) - Optional:
bird(Twitter CLI for monitoring)
"A quiet companion, not a dashboard"
SoloBuddy notices patterns, asks questions, and connects ideas across projects. It's designed to reduce cognitive load while keeping you in control.