Welcome to Chelar
Documentation for Chelar — the multi-tenant AI assistant hosting platform.
Chelar lets you host your own AI personal assistant with connected messaging channels — without self-hosting. This documentation covers everything from initial setup to advanced configuration.
Getting Started
Set up your assistant in under 5 minutes:
Sign Up
Create your Chelar account and get your tenant container provisioned
AI Provider Setup
Configure your OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google API key
Connect a Channel
Pair WhatsApp, Telegram, or other messaging platforms
Your First Assistant
End-to-end walkthrough from zero to a working AI assistant
Guides
Deep dives into specific features and integrations:
QR code pairing, session management, and troubleshooting
Telegram
Bot token setup, group chats, and privacy mode
Cron Jobs
Schedule recurring AI tasks with cron expressions
Idle Suspension
How container lifecycle, auto-suspend, and auto-resume work