# LobsterHelper

> Managed hosting for OpenClaw AI assistants. Each assistant runs in an isolated Firecracker microVM with encrypted storage, persistent memory, and optional messaging integrations.

## MCP Server

LobsterHelper exposes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for managing assistants programmatically from Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client.

- Endpoint: https://lobsterhelper.com/api/mcp
- Transport: Streamable HTTP
- Auth: Bearer token (API key or session token)

### Connecting

1. Sign in at https://lobsterhelper.com/dashboard/auth
2. Generate an API key or session token
3. Add to your MCP client:

```json
{
  "lobsterhelper": {
    "type": "streamable-http",
    "url": "https://lobsterhelper.com/api/mcp",
    "headers": {
      "Authorization": "Bearer <your-token>"
    }
  }
}
```

For Claude Code:
```
claude mcp add --transport http lobsterhelper https://lobsterhelper.com/api/mcp -- --header "Authorization: Bearer <your-token>"
```

### Tools (42)

**Instances**
- list_instances: List all your assistants
- get_instance: Get details for an assistant
- create_instance: Provision a new assistant
- pause_instance / resume_instance: Pause or resume
- stop_instance / start_instance: Stop (frees resources) or start
- restart_instance: Restart the container
- destroy_instance: Permanently delete
- rename_instance: Change the display name
- upgrade_tier: Change subscription tier
- trigger_backup: Create an on-demand backup

**Chat**
- send_message: Send a message and get a response
- get_logs: Recent conversation logs
- get_usage: Token usage and billing percentages
- get_metrics: CPU, memory, disk metrics

**Configuration**
- set_persona / get_persona: Set or read the SOUL.md personality file
- set_agents_md / get_agents_md: Set or read AGENTS.md system instructions
- set_heartbeat / get_heartbeat: Set or read HEARTBEAT.md for scheduled tasks (runs every ~60 min)
- set_model: Change the AI model (use standard IDs like anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-6)
- list_models: List available AI models with pricing
- set_env / get_env: Manage environment variables
- set_alert_thresholds: Configure CPU/memory/disk alert levels

**Skills**
- install_skill: Upload a skill directory to the assistant
- remove_skill: Remove an installed skill
- list_skills: List installed skills
- read_skill_file: Read a file from an installed skill

**MCP Servers (nested)**
- add_mcp_server / remove_mcp_server / list_mcp_servers: Manage MCP tool servers inside the assistant

**Files**
- list_files: Browse the instance filesystem (tree view with depth control)
- read_file: Read a file from the assistant's data directory
- write_file: Write a file to the data directory
- exec: Execute a shell command inside the container

**Connections**
- list_connections: List messaging platform connections
- add_connection: Connect Telegram, Discord, Slack, or email
- remove_connection: Disconnect a platform

**Billing**
- list_payment_methods: List saved payment methods

## Pricing

- Starter: $19/mo (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB storage)
- Pro: $39/mo (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 40 GB storage)
- Pro 5x: $149/mo (8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 100 GB storage)

All plans include a 7-day free trial.

## Docs

- [Getting Started](https://lobsterhelper.com/docs/getting-started): 4-step onboarding guide
- [What is OpenClaw](https://lobsterhelper.com/docs/what-is-openclaw): Platform capabilities
- [Security & Privacy](https://lobsterhelper.com/docs/security): VM isolation, encryption, network security

## Platforms

- [Telegram Setup](https://lobsterhelper.com/docs/telegram)
- [Discord Setup](https://lobsterhelper.com/docs/discord)
- [WhatsApp Setup](https://lobsterhelper.com/docs/whatsapp)
- [Slack Setup](https://lobsterhelper.com/docs/slack)

## Links

- Website: https://lobsterhelper.com
- Dashboard: https://lobsterhelper.com/dashboard
- API Keys: https://lobsterhelper.com/dashboard/auth
- Docs: https://lobsterhelper.com/docs
- Blog: https://lobsterhelper.com/blog
- Terms: https://lobsterhelper.com/terms
- Privacy: https://lobsterhelper.com/privacy