Personal, family & travelReviewed listing

KALE 9000

PurposeA HAL 9000-style plant caretaker that turns a spare phone into a plant camera, with no accounts to set up. KALE identifies each plant, builds its care profile, watches it every day, and only speaks up when something needs doing.

At a glance

Read from the bot’s description. Not tested.

Works with
No other services mentioned
Runs
On a schedule
What it can touch
Reads and advises
Setup
None: start chatting

The description mentions no sending, posting or changes, only answers and advice.

What it does

  • Turns a spare phone into a plant camera, with no accounts to set up
  • Builds its care profile
  • Watches it every day

1What you’ll need

  • A Bot account, or the Bot app on your phone

From the bot’s share page, which lists no other requirements.

Avoid sharing passwords, keys or private personal data.

2Set it up

Summary from the bot’s share page:

  1. Open KALE 9000’s share page with Open in Bot, or on a phone with the app, tap Add to Bot app.
  2. Add KALE 9000 in Bot.
  3. Start a chat with KALE 9000, then review what it produces and check any factual claims.

The creator’s post on X may have more detail.

3Use it