MoltBot GitHub Repository

MoltBot is fully open-source on GitHub. This guide covers how to access the source code, install from source, and contribute to the project.

Repository Overview

The MoltBot GitHub repository contains:

• Core Application: The main MoltBot AI assistant
• Skills Library: 50+ community-contributed integrations
• Documentation: Setup guides and API references
• Examples: Sample configurations and use cases

Cloning the Repository

Get the MoltBot source code:

git clone https://github.com/moltbot/moltbot.git
cd moltbot

Installing from Source

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ or Bun
• Git
• API key for your preferred AI model (Claude, GPT, Gemini, or local)

Installation Steps

1. Install dependencies:

npm install
# or
bun install

2. Configure environment:

cp .env.example .env

3. Edit .env with your API keys:

ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_key_here
# or
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key_here

4. Build and run:

npm run build
npm start

Development Setup

For contributing or local development:

# Clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/moltbot.git
cd moltbot

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run in development mode
npm run dev

Project Structure

moltbot/
├── src/
│   ├── core/          # Core AI assistant logic
│   ├── skills/        # Built-in skills
│   ├── integrations/  # Platform integrations
│   └── utils/         # Utility functions
├── docs/              # Documentation
├── examples/          # Example configurations
└── tests/             # Test suites

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how to get started:

1. Fork the Repository

Click the "Fork" button on the GitHub page.

2. Create a Branch

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make Changes

Follow our coding standards:

• TypeScript for all new code
• ESLint and Prettier for formatting
• Write tests for new features

4. Submit a Pull Request

Push your branch and create a PR:

git push origin feature/your-feature-name

Issues and Bug Reports

Found a bug? Open an issue on GitHub:

1. Search existing issues first
2. Use the bug report template
3. Include reproduction steps
4. Add system information

GitHub Releases

Download pre-built binaries from Releases:

• macOS: .dmg and .zip
• Windows: .exe installer and portable
• Linux: .deb, .rpm, and AppImage

Star and Watch

Support the project:

• Star the repository to show support
• Watch to get notified of updates

Community

• Discussions: Ask questions in GitHub Discussions
• Discord: Join our community server
• X/Twitter: Follow for updates

License

MoltBot is released under the MIT License. You can:

• Use it for personal and commercial purposes
• Modify the source code
• Distribute your modifications
• Use it privately

Ready to explore? Visit the MoltBot GitHub repository and start building!