Yes. The free plan gives you 1 agent, 500 AI Credits/month, 2GB workspace, File Manager, Full Logs, and access to all platforms. No credit card required.

Do I need to know how to code?

Not at all! Creating an agent is like filling out a form — choose a name, describe what you want it to do, pick platforms, and launch.

What is "Bring Your Own Key"?

Connect your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenRouter, or other supported LLM key. BYOK usage is paid directly to your provider and does not spend Hatcher AI Credits.

Where does my agent run?

On our cloud servers 24/7. No need to keep your computer on or install anything.

How to Deploy Your First AI Agent in 60 Seconds

Deploying an AI agent used to require servers, Docker knowledge, API integrations, and hours of configuration. With Hatcher, you can go from zero to a live, multi-platform AI agent in under 60 seconds. This guide walks you through every step.

Before You Start

You do not need any technical background to follow this guide. All you need is:

An email address for your Hatcher account
A platform token (Telegram bot token, Discord bot token, etc.) if you want to connect to a messaging platform
Optionally, an LLM API key if you want provider-paid BYOK usage (BYOK)

If you do not have platform tokens yet, don't worry — we cover how to get them below.

Step 1: Create Your Free Account

Head to hatcher.host/register and create a free account. All you need is an email and password. No credit card required. Every free account includes one agent with 500 AI Credits/month using our hosted UsePod/OpenRouter models.

Step 2: Describe the Agent

From your dashboard, click Create Agent. Chat-to-Hatch asks what you want to build and drafts the framework, identity files, skills, model, and launch configuration for you:

OpenClaw — The integration powerhouse with 13,700+ community skills, 20+ platform connectors, and a plugin ecosystem. Best for community bots, social media agents, and multi-platform deployments.
Hermes — NousResearch's lightweight framework with persistent memory, 40+ built-in tools, and SOUL.md identity files. Best for research assistants, coding agents, and autonomous task runners.

You can accept the generated draft or adjust it before launch.

Step 3: Configure Your Agent

Give your agent a name and description. Then write a system prompt that defines your agent's personality and behavior. For example:

You are a friendly crypto community manager. You answer questions about tokenomics, help new members, share daily market updates, and maintain a positive atmosphere. You never give financial advice.

The system prompt is the single most important configuration. A clear, specific prompt produces a much better agent than a vague one.

Step 4: Connect Your Platforms

Now connect the messaging platforms where your agent will operate:

Open Telegram and message @BotFather
Send /newbot and follow the prompts to create a bot
Copy the bot token BotFather gives you
Paste it in Hatcher's Telegram configuration field

Discord

Go to the Discord Developer Portal
Create a new application and add a Bot
Copy the bot token and paste it in Hatcher
Use the OAuth2 URL generator to invite the bot to your server

You can also connect Twitter/X, WhatsApp, and Slack — each requires its own API credentials from the respective platform.

Step 6: Choose Your LLM

Every free account includes 500 AI Credits/month using our hosted UsePod/OpenRouter models — no API key needed. If you want provider-paid BYOK usage, enable BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) and connect your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, OpenRouter, or another supported provider. BYOK is free to use on every plan — you only pay your provider's API costs.

Step 7: Deploy

Click Deploy. Hatcher builds your agent's isolated Docker container, injects your encrypted configuration, connects to the LLM proxy, and starts the agent process. Within seconds, your agent is live and responding on every platform you configured.

What Happens Behind the Scenes

When you deploy, Hatcher:

Creates an isolated Docker container with resource limits (CPU, RAM, storage) based on your tier
Encrypts and injects your API keys, platform tokens, and system prompt
Routes LLM requests through the Hatcher proxy for rate limiting and usage tracking
Monitors agent health and automatically restarts on crashes
Provides real-time logs, interaction counts, and uptime statistics in your dashboard

After Deployment: Your Dashboard

Once your agent is running, explore the dashboard tabs:

Overview — Uptime, AI Credits, and resource usage at a glance
Chat — Test your agent with a built-in chat interface (with voice support)
Configuration — Update system prompt, LLM settings, and platform connections
Logs — Real-time container logs
File Manager — Browse and edit agent files
Webhooks — Set up external integrations
Cron Jobs — Schedule recurring tasks
Versions — Auto-versioned snapshots with diff viewer and one-click restore

Tips for Success

Be specific in your system prompt — Tell the agent exactly what it should and should not do
Start with one platform — Get it working on Telegram first, then expand
Use BYOK for production — Hosted usage spends AI Credits; BYOK routes requests to your own provider account
Monitor your logs — Check the dashboard regularly to see how your agent is performing

Welcome to the future of AI deployment. Your first agent is live.

Before You Start

You do not need any technical background to follow this guide. All you need is:

An email address for your Hatcher account
A platform token (Telegram bot token, Discord bot token, etc.) if you want to connect to a messaging platform
Optionally, an LLM API key if you want provider-paid BYOK usage (BYOK)

If you do not have platform tokens yet, don't worry — we cover how to get them below.

Step 1: Create Your Free Account

Step 2: Describe the Agent

From your dashboard, click Create Agent. Chat-to-Hatch asks what you want to build and drafts the framework, identity files, skills, model, and launch configuration for you:

OpenClaw — The integration powerhouse with 13,700+ community skills, 20+ platform connectors, and a plugin ecosystem. Best for community bots, social media agents, and multi-platform deployments.
Hermes — NousResearch's lightweight framework with persistent memory, 40+ built-in tools, and SOUL.md identity files. Best for research assistants, coding agents, and autonomous task runners.

You can accept the generated draft or adjust it before launch.

Step 3: Configure Your Agent

Give your agent a name and description. Then write a system prompt that defines your agent's personality and behavior. For example:

You are a friendly crypto community manager. You answer questions about tokenomics, help new members, share daily market updates, and maintain a positive atmosphere. You never give financial advice.

The system prompt is the single most important configuration. A clear, specific prompt produces a much better agent than a vague one.

Step 4: Connect Your Platforms

Now connect the messaging platforms where your agent will operate:

Open Telegram and message @BotFather
Send /newbot and follow the prompts to create a bot
Copy the bot token BotFather gives you
Paste it in Hatcher's Telegram configuration field

Discord

Go to the Discord Developer Portal
Create a new application and add a Bot
Copy the bot token and paste it in Hatcher
Use the OAuth2 URL generator to invite the bot to your server

You can also connect Twitter/X, WhatsApp, and Slack — each requires its own API credentials from the respective platform.

Step 6: Choose Your LLM

Step 7: Deploy

What Happens Behind the Scenes

When you deploy, Hatcher:

Creates an isolated Docker container with resource limits (CPU, RAM, storage) based on your tier
Encrypts and injects your API keys, platform tokens, and system prompt
Routes LLM requests through the Hatcher proxy for rate limiting and usage tracking
Monitors agent health and automatically restarts on crashes
Provides real-time logs, interaction counts, and uptime statistics in your dashboard

After Deployment: Your Dashboard

Once your agent is running, explore the dashboard tabs:

Overview — Uptime, AI Credits, and resource usage at a glance
Chat — Test your agent with a built-in chat interface (with voice support)
Configuration — Update system prompt, LLM settings, and platform connections
Logs — Real-time container logs
File Manager — Browse and edit agent files
Webhooks — Set up external integrations
Cron Jobs — Schedule recurring tasks
Versions — Auto-versioned snapshots with diff viewer and one-click restore

Tips for Success

Be specific in your system prompt — Tell the agent exactly what it should and should not do
Start with one platform — Get it working on Telegram first, then expand
Use BYOK for production — Hosted usage spends AI Credits; BYOK routes requests to your own provider account
Monitor your logs — Check the dashboard regularly to see how your agent is performing

Welcome to the future of AI deployment. Your first agent is live.

How to Deploy Your First AI Agent in 60 Seconds

Before You Start

Step 1: Create Your Free Account

Step 2: Describe the Agent

Step 3: Configure Your Agent

Step 4: Connect Your Platforms

Telegram

Discord

Step 6: Choose Your LLM

Step 7: Deploy

What Happens Behind the Scenes

After Deployment: Your Dashboard

Tips for Success

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How to Deploy Your First AI Agent in 60 Seconds

Before You Start

Step 1: Create Your Free Account

Step 2: Describe the Agent

Step 3: Configure Your Agent

Step 4: Connect Your Platforms

Telegram

Discord

Step 6: Choose Your LLM

Step 7: Deploy

What Happens Behind the Scenes

After Deployment: Your Dashboard

Tips for Success

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