What is BotKit?

BotKit is a TypeScript framework for creating standalone ActivityPub bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other fediverse platforms. Built on top of the robust Fedify framework, BotKit lets you focus on your bot's logic while handling all the complexity of federation under the hood.

True independence

Unlike traditional fediverse bots that require a Mastodon or Misskey account, BotKit lets you create fully standalone bots. Your bot runs as its own independent ActivityPub server, free from any platform-specific limitations or constraints.

Easy to use

Getting started with BotKit is straightforward. Create a fully-functional fediverse bot in just a few lines of code using our intuitive API. We've designed BotKit to make federation as simple as possible, so you can focus on what your bot does best.

Type-safe

BotKit is fully written in TypeScript, providing excellent IDE integration with autocompletion and inline documentation. Catch potential errors at compile time and enjoy a more productive development experience with complete type safety.

Easy to deploy

BotKit is designed with modern deployment in mind. With minimal dependencies and a lightweight footprint, you can easily deploy your bot to Deno Deploy, or any container platforms like Fly.io and Railway using the Deno runtime. Support for Node.js and Bun is planned for future releases.

Rock-solid foundation

Built on Fedify, a battle-tested ActivityPub framework, BotKit ensures robust federation and seamless compatibility with the fediverse ecosystem. You can trust that your bot will work reliably with Mastodon, Misskey, and other ActivityPub implementations.

Ready to create your first fediverse bot? Get started with BotKit →