FAQ for getting your own stream-aware bot.
Short version: yes, this can become a real offer. The best build depends on how much live context, custom personality, setup help, and ongoing tuning you want.
The honest version before the bot becomes a product.
This keeps expectations clear: what exists now, what needs setup, what can be customized, and where early builds may still be shaped around real streams.
What is ShearNovaBot, exactly?
It is a stream bot built around Shearnova's channel. It can reply to Twitch chat, react when Nova mentions it, make occasional autonomous stream comments, use channel emotes, remember community context, and read live stream signals like transcript and gameplay visuals.
The sellable idea is not cloning Nova's bot word-for-word. It is building a bot that feels native to another creator's stream.
What is the difference between premade and custom?
A premade bot is the lighter version: custom name, tone, emotes, catchphrases, direct chat replies, and basic guardrails.
A custom bot can include deeper stream context, personality tuning, Discord behavior, OBS/helper setup, custom games, custom commands, and post-stream iteration.
Can it actually see what is happening on stream?
Yes, if you use the stream-aware setup. The current ShearNovaBot stack can receive screenshots/frames, transcript chunks, stream status, and game-state clues. That is how it can comment on moments instead of only replying to typed commands.
The exact visual awareness depends on your setup and what you want detected. A Dead by Daylight-heavy bot is different from a Just Chatting bot, art stream bot, or variety bot.
What would I need to run one?
The simple chat version mostly needs platform access and configuration. The stream-aware version needs more plumbing.
- A Twitch channel or community where the bot will run
- Clear rules for the bot's tone and boundaries
- Optional OBS access through a helper app for screenshots and stream state
- Optional Discord setup if you want it to answer there too
Does the OBS/helper app have to run on my computer?
For the fullest stream-aware version, probably yes. The helper path is what can watch OBS, capture program frames, detect when streaming starts, and forward local context. Without that, the bot can still exist, but it will be less aware of what is visually happening.
Can it work for Discord too?
Yes. The reference bot has Discord support for mention-based replies and memory-style context. For a creator build, Discord can be included as a separate companion mode rather than forcing everything through Twitch chat.
Can it have my own emotes, inside jokes, and boundaries?
That is the point. The bot should know what tone is funny for your community, what references are safe, what it should avoid, and how often it should speak. A quiet cozy stream and a loud roast-heavy stream need different defaults.
Will it moderate chat?
It can include moderation-style behavior, but that should be designed carefully. A bot that jokes with chat is different from a bot trusted to warn or time people out. If moderation is included, it needs strict rules, logs, and human override.
Can I make it talk less or more?
Yes. The reference bot already separates direct replies, stream autonomous comments, chat autonomous comments, and reaction timing. Those can be tuned separately so the bot does not take over the stream.
How much would it cost?
Pricing is not public yet. The cost depends on whether you want a premade personality bot, a custom stream-aware bot, or a managed setup with tuning after real streams.
The page is currently for interest and discovery. If you ask in Discord, include your channel, the vibe you want, and whether you want simple or full stream-aware.
How long would a build take?
A simple bot could be much faster. A truly custom stream-aware bot needs discovery, setup, personality passes, and live-stream tuning. The first few builds will probably be limited because the offer itself is still being shaped.
Is it reliable enough to sell right now?
It is promising, but this should be sold honestly. ShearNovaBot is real and already does the core things, but every new creator setup has unknowns: platform permissions, OBS configuration, stream PC differences, model costs, and what kind of behavior feels good live.
Early customers should be treated more like pilot builds than instant one-click installs.
Still want one? Good. That means the bit has legs.
Ask in Discord and bring examples: favorite stream moments, emotes, what the bot should joke about, what it should never touch, and whether you want a premade or custom setup.