Silta
by Silta (open source) · Family assistant on Matrix
What it does on its own
Run a family AI assistant on Claude Code that talks over Matrix with continuity across context limits.
Show HN ~2026-10-01. Self-host; good for household shared assistant over Matrix.
Jobs you can hire it for
- Answer family questions in Matrix
- Keep household context across chats
- Run a shared home assistant
How to start
- Clone the Silta repo and follow its setup for Claude Code + Matrix.
- Connect your Matrix room for the household.
- Give it standing family tasks and house rules in the config/prompts.
- Review anything that books, pays or messages outsiders.
Based on the official docs: github.com/dmitry-markin/silta. Steps can change, so check there for the latest.
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