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Instar (Persistent Agent Runtime)

Workflow Productivity Usable

Persistent agent runtime for Claude Code adding scheduling, session memory, persistent identity, and two-way Telegram/WhatsApp messaging. Turns Claude Code into an autonomous agent accessible from a phone that can run scheduled jobs and maintain memory across restarts.

50 starsMIT (commercial OK)Usage BasedQuick setup
Fair rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.

Autonomous persistent agents accessible via mobile messaging represent a significant enterprise productivity pattern for after-hours monitoring and async delegation workflows.

Tech-savvy developers who want a persistent Claude Code agent for asynchronous interaction via Telegram — primarily for experimental or personal use.

Claude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat

https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar

By JKHeadley

How to Get It

This is a methodology or approach — no installation needed. You can use it in Claude Cowork, Claude Code, or Claude Chat. Follow the steps described in the overview, or paste the description into a Claude conversation and ask Claude to help you set it up.

Command
npx instar

Tip: Paste this into a Claude Code conversation. Verify command matches your Claude Code version.

PrerequisitesTelegram bot setup; Anthropic API key; autonomous agent creates data governance considerationsTime to functional45 minutesCostUsage Based — Anthropic API token usage costs

Trust Signals Source Reviewed

Stars50Contributors9Last updated2026-04-06LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone found

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Community Pulse Emerging

Discussed on Hacker News, Reddit

4 mentions across 2 sources

Reviewer notes

Source Reviewed review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Persistent agent runtime: scheduling, session memory, Telegram/WhatsApp messaging.

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Evaluation

Ease of Use
3/5
Versatility
3/5
Reliability
3/5
Security
3/5
Overall score3.00 / 5.00 UsableEvaluatedApr 2026

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