📄 中文摘要
几个月前，作者希望在 Telegram 上拥有一个个人 AI 助手，能够融入生活，随时可用，学习用户的行为，管理电子邮件，进行研究和草拟内容。经过寻找，作者发现了 OpenClaw，这是一款开源软件，具备所需功能。尽管作者决定自托管该软件，但实际操作过程中发现自托管的复杂性远超预期，尤其是在选择 VPS 提供商和配置环境等方面。最终，作者意识到托管服务在便捷性和效率上更具优势。
我想要一个在 Telegram 上的个人 AI 助手。自托管教会了我什么（以及为什么现在托管更好）
📄 English Summary
I Wanted a Personal AI Assistant on Telegram. Here's What Self-Hosting Taught Me (And Why Hosted is Better Now)
A few months ago, the author sought a personal AI assistant integrated into Telegram, capable of managing emails, conducting research, and drafting content. After discovering OpenClaw, an open-source tool with the desired features, the author decided to self-host it. However, the reality of self-hosting proved to be far more challenging than anticipated, particularly in terms of selecting a VPS provider and configuring the environment. Ultimately, the author recognized that hosted services offer greater convenience and efficiency.