# tink.bot
> Conversational AI assistant for Linux server management. Natural language interface for everyday tasks.

tink.bot is built by David Hurley (https://dbhurley.com), founder of Plasmate Labs and creator of the Adaptive Convergence Protocol (ACP) framework.

## About
Tink watches Linux servers, diagnoses issues in plain English, and guides fixes from the CLI or via Telegram conversations. It is a control plane for server health — install in one command, get continuous scanning, diagnostics, and supervised remediation.

## Key Capabilities
- One-command agent install on any Linux server
- Continuous server health monitoring and scanning
- AI-powered issue diagnosis in plain English
- CLI-guided fix recommendations with audit trail
- Telegram-based conversational server management
- Trust levels for autonomous vs supervised remediation
- Multi-machine fleet awareness and dashboard
- Credentials stay server-side — never exposed to users

## How It Works
1. Install the Tink agent on your server: `curl -fsSL https://tink.bot/install | sh`
2. The agent continuously monitors system health (CPU, memory, disk, services, processes)
3. When issues are detected, Tink explains the problem in plain English
4. Operators can review and approve fixes via CLI or Telegram
5. All actions are logged for audit compliance

## Pricing
- Scout (Free): 1 server, hourly scans, 50 AI messages/month
- Mechanic ($9/mo per machine): Unlimited servers, 5-minute scans, supervised fixes, 500 AI messages/month
- Crew Chief ($29/mo per machine): Real-time scans, autonomous remediation, unlimited AI messages, priority support
- Rescue ($29 one-time): Emergency diagnostic session with full autonomous remediation

## Blog Categories
  - Server Health & Monitoring (70 posts)
  - AI & Automation (16 posts)
  - DevOps & Tooling (9 posts)
  - Industry & Trends (1 posts)

## Recent Articles
  - Seize the Opportunity: Transforming AI Regulations into Data Privacy Advantage
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/transforming-ai-regulations-data-privacy-advantage
    Date: 2026-05-25
    Description: New AI regulations offer a chance to innovate data privacy practices, positioning organizations for competitive advantage.
  - How Will New U.S. AI Regulations Transform Your Infrastructure?
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/new-us-ai-regulations-infrastructure
    Date: 2026-05-24
    Description: Explore how the latest U.S. AI regulations can reshape your infrastructure for transparency and accountability, driving innovation and trust.
  - Are You Prepared for the Disruption from Google's AI Updates?
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/prepared-disruption-google-ai-updates
    Date: 2026-05-23
    Description: Google's latest AI tools promise new capabilities, but how will they disrupt your existing infrastructure? Let's explore the implications.
  - Are You Prepared for the New Cybersecurity Guidelines Impacting Your AI Strategy?
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/prepared-new-cybersecurity-guidelines-ai-strategy
    Date: 2026-05-22
    Description: The new U.S. cybersecurity guidelines for AI are here. Are you ready to leverage them for operational integrity and trust?
  - Transforming Compliance into Competitive Advantage
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/transforming-compliance-competitive-advantage
    Date: 2026-05-22
    Description: New U.S. AI cybersecurity regulations offer a chance to enhance operational integrity. Here's how to turn compliance into a strategic advantage.
  - What the New U.S. Cybersecurity Guidelines Mean for Your AI Strategy
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/us-cybersecurity-guidelines-ai-strategy
    Date: 2026-05-21
    Description: Explore how the new U.S. cybersecurity guidelines can enhance your AI strategy while ensuring compliance and resilience in operations.
  - Building Resilient AI: Securing Systems Against Cyber Threats
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/building-resilient-ai-securing-systems
    Date: 2026-05-20
    Description: AI's potential is immense, but neglecting cybersecurity can lead to chaos. Here's how to ensure your AI systems are resilient against threats.
  - Exploring the New US AI Bill of Rights: What It Means for Your AI Strategy
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/exploring-us-ai-bill-of-rights
    Date: 2026-05-19
    Description: The US AI Bill of Rights offers a path to enhance trust in AI systems. Here's how to leverage these regulations for operational integrity.
  - Preparing Your Operations for Microsoft 365 E7's AI Revolution
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/preparing-operations-microsoft-365-e7-ai-revolution
    Date: 2026-05-18
    Description: Microsoft 365 E7's new AI features promise enhanced productivity, but operational readiness is essential to avoid chaos during integration.
  - Navigating the Storm: Aligning Operations with Azure AI Changes
    URL: https://tink.bot/blog/aligning-operations-azure-ai-enhancements
    Date: 2026-05-17
    Description: Microsoft's Azure AI enhancements promise efficiency, but operational disruptions must be managed to ensure infrastructure readiness.

## Key Links
- Website: https://tink.bot
- Pricing: https://tink.bot/pricing
- Documentation: https://tink.bot/docs
- About: https://tink.bot/about
- Blog: https://tink.bot/blog
- Roadmap: https://tink.bot/roadmap
- Dashboard: https://tink.bot/account
- RSS Feed: https://tink.bot/feed.xml
- JSON Feed: https://tink.bot/api/blog/feed.json
- Sign Up: https://tink.bot/register

## Comparisons
- Tink vs Datadog: https://tink.bot/compare/tink-vs-datadog
- Tink vs UptimeRobot: https://tink.bot/compare/tink-vs-uptime-robot

## Founder
- Website: https://dbhurley.com
- Related writing: https://dbhurley.com/blog/the-shrinking-layer

## Part of the DBH Ventures portfolio
https://dbhurley.com/startups