Opendray
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instar
Persistent Claude Code agents with scheduling, sessions, memory and Telegram.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is instar?
instar lets you run persistent Claude Code agents that keep running on a schedule, keep their sessions and memory, and report to you over Telegram — long-lived agents instead of one-off sessions.
Pros
- Agents persist across sessions with memory
- Built-in scheduling
- Telegram integration for updates
Cons
- Tied to Claude Code
- Self-hosted setup required
- Niche use case
Who should use instar
Developers who want always-on, scheduled Claude Code agents with memory and mobile updates.
Who may not need it
Occasional AI users who run single interactive sessions.
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