The latest articles on DEV Community by jared (@jaredaigner). https://dev.to/jaredaigner https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3674196%2Fcc76f37d-28a2-4e8c-ae6c-7a164979f09a.jpg https://dev.to/jaredaigner en jared Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:50:03 +0000 https://dev.to/jaredaigner/i-built-a-groupme-bot-that-automatically-tracks-sales-generates-leaderboards-27hd https://dev.to/jaredaigner/i-built-a-groupme-bot-that-automatically-tracks-sales-generates-leaderboards-27hd <h1> I Built a Hosted GroupMe Bot to Automate Large Groups </h1> <p>Managing a large GroupMe chat sounds simple until it isn’t.</p> <p>Once groups grow, admins deal with spam, command handling, user limits, and moderation manually. Most existing bots either require self-hosting, unreliable scripts, or abandoned projects.</p> <p>So I built <strong>GroupMeBot.com</strong> — a fully hosted GroupMe bot designed for scale, reliability, and ease of use.</p> <h2> Table Of Contents </h2> <ul> <li>Why I Built It</li> <li>What It Does</li> <li>How It Works</li> <li>Pricing Model</li> <li>Who It’s For</li> <li>Links</li> </ul> <h2> Why I Built It <a></a> </h2> <p>I manage and participate in large GroupMe communities where:</p> <ul> <li>Moderation had to be manual</li> <li>Commands were inconsistent</li> <li>Bots required running a server or localhost</li> <li>Scaling meant rewriting everything</li> </ul> <p>I wanted something hosted, predictable, and built specifically for admins — not hobby scripts.</p> <h2> What It Does <a></a> </h2> <p>GroupMeBot connects directly to the GroupMe API and runs entirely on the backend.</p> <p>Core capabilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Automated commands</li> <li>Admin-only actions</li> <li>User limits per group</li> <li>Spam and abuse controls</li> <li>Designed to scale with large groups</li> </ul> <p>There’s no self-hosting, no exposed ports, and no setup beyond configuration.</p> <h2> How It Works <a></a> </h2> <p>From a technical standpoint:</p> <ul> <li>Secure HTTPS polling to the GroupMe API</li> <li>Runs 24/7 without admin intervention</li> <li>No localhost, no inbound listeners</li> <li>Centralized backend management</li> </ul> <p>The goal was stability over gimmicks.</p> <h2> Pricing Model <a></a> </h2> <p>All plans include a $250 one-time setup fee to configure and deploy the bot.</p> <p>Monthly pricing scales based on features and group size:</p> <ol> <li>$150 per month — Smaller groups, limited perks</li> <li>$275 per month — Mid-sized groups, expanded features</li> <li>$300 per month — Large groups, highest limits and priority support</li> </ol> <p>One included perk across plans is support for up to 25 users, with higher tiers expanding limits.</p> <h2> Who It’s For <a></a> </h2> <p>This bot is a good fit if you:</p> <ul> <li>Run large or paid GroupMe communities</li> <li>Need automation without technical overhead</li> <li>Want a hosted solution, not a DIY script</li> <li>Care about uptime and reliability</li> </ul> <p>It’s not designed for people who want to self-host or heavily modify source code.</p> <h2> Links <a></a> </h2> <p>Website: <a href="https://groupmebot.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://groupmebot.com</a></p> <p>If you manage GroupMe groups and automation has become a bottleneck, this is the tool I built to solve that exact problem.</p> webdev automation css programming