How Your Genie Works
Under the hood, Genie is a personal AI assistant running on a dedicated cloud server. Here's what that means.
Your own server
When you create a Genie, we spin up a dedicated virtual machine just for you. This isn't a shared service — it's your own Linux server running in the cloud (AWS).
Your server has:
CPU and RAM — Depending on your plan (2-8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU)
Persistent storage — 60-160 GB SSD that persists between sessions
Full Linux environment — Ubuntu with full package management
24/7 uptime — Your server runs continuously, even when you're not using it
The AI layer
Your Genie server runs OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent framework. OpenClaw connects to AI models (like Claude by Anthropic) and gives them tools to work with — file access, web browsing, code execution, and more.
When you send a message, here's what happens:
Your message arrives at your server (via web chat, Telegram, Discord, etc.)
OpenClaw processes it and sends it to the AI model
The AI reads your message, considers context, and decides how to respond
If the AI needs to take action (read a file, run code, search the web), it does
The response comes back to you through whichever channel you used
What makes it "yours"
Unlike generic AI chatbots, your Genie:
Has persistent memory — Files, notes, and configurations stay on your server
Can take action — It can create files, run scripts, install software, and manage your server
Runs independently — It can execute scheduled tasks, send notifications, and monitor things while you're away
Stays private — Your data lives on your server, not in a shared database
Credits and models
AI responses are powered by language models (like Claude). Each response costs credits based on:
The model — More capable models cost more per response
Context length — Longer conversations cost more because the AI processes more text
Tool usage — If the AI needs to search the web or process files, that adds to the cost
Your plan includes monthly credits, and you can buy more if needed.
Next steps
Training & Personality — Customize how your Genie behaves
Skills & Automation — Set up automated tasks
Files & Knowledge — Work with files on your server
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