Overview
Tinkerer Club is a private membership community for builders, hackers, and automation enthusiasts who want to own their digital infrastructure instead of renting it. Founded by Kitze, a developer with 15+ years of tinkering experience, the club brings together 800+ members who run local AI, automate everything, and escape the subscription economy. Members get lifetime access to a Discord community, weekly video calls, automation configs, and early access to tools like OpenClaw—a personal AI assistant that lives on your machine. The community focuses on practical knowledge sharing around self-hosting, smart home automation, Mac/phone workflows, and building systems that work offline without monthly fees.
This isn't a course or tutorial platform. It's a curated space for people who already tinker or want to learn from those who do, sharing real configs and battle-tested workflows without gatekeeping.
Key Features
- Private Discord community — Join 800+ active builders sharing configs, troubleshooting issues, and discussing the latest automation tools daily, with zero spam or low-effort posts.
- Clawdbot early access — Get priority access to Clawdbot, a personal AI assistant powered by Claude, GPT, Gemini, or local models that runs on your hardware with private memory and full file access.
- Weekly live sessions — Participate in group video calls where members demo projects, roast setups, and debug complex automation workflows together in real time.
- Ready-to-deploy configs — Access a library of battle-tested Docker Compose stacks, Home Assistant automations, n8n workflows, and scripts you can copy and adapt immediately.
- Sponsor discounts — Get exclusive discounts on products and services from community sponsors, helping offset the membership cost over time.
- Curated intel newsletter (coming soon) — Planned weekly updates on new tools, breaking changes, and what's worth your time—filtered by people who actually run this stuff.
Pricing & Plans
Tinkerer Club operates on a one-time lifetime membership model with no recurring fees.
Lifetime Membership
- Current Price: $299 (Early builder pricing - 81 spots left)
- Final Price: $399 (after current batch sells out)
- Previous Batches: Sold out at $99-$269 (8 batches)
What's Included Now:
- Lifetime access to private Discord community
- Weekly live video calls with members
- Early access to Kitze's apps (including Clawdbot)
- 20% discount on 1:1 calls with Kitze
- Discounts to many community sponsor products
Coming Soon (Included in Lifetime Access):
- Web platform with automation library
- Detailed video walkthroughs of Kitze's setup (Home Assistant, local AI, servers)
- Library of automation ideas and workflows
- Weekly newsletter with curated intel
No Free Trial: No refunds policy—you get immediate access to all current features, so the club asks you to be certain before joining.
Payment: One-time payment via Polar.sh, no subscriptions or renewals.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- One-time payment eliminates recurring subscription costs
- Highly active community with daily discussions and real problem-solving
- Access to production-ready configs and workflows saves weeks of trial and error
- Direct access to experienced founder and 800+ builders in Discord
- Early access to tools like Clawdbot before public release
- Strong philosophy alignment around digital sovereignty and owning your infrastructure
Cons
- No free trial or money-back guarantee—requires upfront commitment
- Learning curve remains steep if you're completely new to Docker, self-hosting, or Linux
- Some promised features (web platform, video library) still in development as of early 2026
- Price increases after each batch sells out, creating FOMO-driven urgency
Best For
- Developers and tech enthusiasts who already self-host services or run Docker containers
- People frustrated with subscription costs for ChatGPT, cloud storage, and streaming services
- Makers building smart home automation with Home Assistant or similar platforms
- Freelancers and creators who want to run local AI for privacy and cost savings
- Anyone spending 2+ hours weekly on automation workflows and wanting to connect with like-minded builders
FAQ
Is this a subscription?
No. Tinkerer Club is a one-time lifetime membership. You pay $299 once and get access forever with no recurring fees or renewals.
I'm a beginner, is this for me?
If you're curious and willing to learn, yes. The community welcomes all skill levels, but be prepared for technical discussions. This isn't a hand-holding tutorial course—it's a peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing space where you'll need to research and experiment with tools like Docker and self-hosting platforms.
What do I get immediately after joining?
You get instant access to the private Discord community, all existing automation configs and discussions, direct contact with Kitze and 800+ members, early access to his apps including Clawdbot, and a 20% discount on 1:1 calls.
What's coming soon and when?
A web platform with a library of automation ideas, detailed video walkthroughs of Kitze's setup, and weekly newsletters. The club is actively developing these features, but no specific launch dates are published.
What if I'm not satisfied?
There are no refunds. Since you get immediate access to Discord, configs, and video calls, the club requires certainty before joining. Review the feature list and community vibe carefully before purchasing.
Do I need expensive hardware to participate?
No. Many members run everything on a Raspberry Pi, old laptop, or single mini PC. The community helps you figure out what hardware makes sense for your specific use case and budget.
How active is the community?
Very active. Members report daily discussions, constant config sharing, and quick responses to troubleshooting questions. Kitze himself is active in Discord, and weekly video calls attract consistent participation.
Will the price increase?
Yes. The club uses batch pricing that increases as spots sell out. Early batches sold for $99-$269. The current "builder" batch is $299 with 81 spots left, then the final price becomes $399.