Claude Code

Controlling My Home Server From Telegram With Claude Code

I run a home server called rocklab — Ubuntu 24.04, a pile of Docker containers, and Claude Code acting as my on-call IT department. It handles routine maintenance, helps me publish blog posts, and executes whatever tasks I throw at it.

The one missing piece was mobility. If I wanted to check on something or kick off a task, I had to be at a terminal. That changed today when I set up Claude Code Channels — specifically the Telegram plugin — which lets me message my server from anywhere and have Claude respond like a proper remote assistant.