IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Clautel
clautel.com
Clautel is an open-source background daemon that bridges Claude Code CLI to Telegram, enabling per-project bots and session continuity. It requires a Claude Pro or Max subscription and runs as a background process on your machine.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 2, 2026
A good fit for
- Developers who want to control Claude Code remotely from Telegram on any device.
- Users needing secure, owner-only access to their Claude Code environment via Telegram.
Know the limitations
- Requires a Claude Pro or Max subscription to operate.
- Requires Node.js 18+ and a Claude Code subscription to install and run.
What you can do
- Run Claude Code commands and file edits remotely via Telegram bots per project.
- Schedule and run recurring development tasks autonomously with natural language commands.
Features
- Background daemon that runs continuously while your machine is awake.
- Per-project bots providing context isolation for each project.
- Live browser preview with interactive controls inside Telegram.
- Task scheduler that parses natural language to set up recurring cron jobs.
- Session continuity allowing switching between CLI and Telegram mid-session.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$4.00/month
$48.00 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
ProCheapest fit Flat subscription | $4.00 | $48.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Max Flat subscription | $9.00 | $108.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Install Clautel globally via npm with 'npm install -g clautel'.
- Setup the manager bot and license with 'clautel setup'.
- Start the background daemon with 'clautel start' and interact via Telegram.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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