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How to Build a 24/7 Personal AI Agent with Claude Code

Your own computer in the cloud. An AI agent that knows your files, runs while you sleep, and fits in your pocket.

This is a step-by-step guide to setting up a personal AI agent on a cloud server. No engineering experience required. It takes about 90 minutes and costs around £26/month to run.

What you'll build:

  • An AI agent that runs 24/7, even when your laptop is closed
  • Direct access to your notes, documents, and files
  • Context that carries across sessions (no more re-explaining yourself)
  • Mobile access from your phone, anywhere

What's inside:

  • 14 steps from blank server to working agent
  • Every terminal command and Claude Code prompt ready to copy and paste
  • Troubleshooting for the most common problems
  • A full health check script to verify everything works

The guide is free. Enter your email to get the link.