At the beginning of July, I’ve been developing the second generation of my AI-powered companion bot for Kick, designed to automate community engagement while providing intelligent, real-time interaction with viewers.
This project didn’t start from scratch.
Around two years ago, I developed the first version by extending the excellent open-source project Social Stream Custom. That version allowed me to explore streaming integrations, chat automation, and the possibilities of connecting multiple platforms.
The new version represents a significant evolution.
Instead of building on an existing framework, I decided to create a standalone backend application, giving me complete control over the architecture, security, scalability, and future development.
Key achievements of Version 2
- OAuth 2.0 authentication with PKCE
- Automatic access token refresh
- Secure webhook processing
- Event subscriptions for:
- Chat messages
- New followers
- New subscribers
- Gifted subscriptions
- AI-generated responses using OpenAI
- Automated thank-you messages
- Reverse proxy with Nginx
- HTTPS deployment
- PM2 process management with automatic startup after reboot
- Protected administration endpoints
- Production-ready Linux deployment
One of the most rewarding parts of this project wasn’t simply writing code—it was solving the real engineering challenges behind authentication, webhook subscriptions, event delivery, API integration, and deploying a reliable production service.
Looking back at the first version, I’m proud of what it achieved. Looking at Version 2, I’m even more excited because it provides a solid foundation for everything I have planned next.
The roadmap now includes:
- Modular plugin architecture
- AI memory and contextual conversations
- Advanced moderation tools
- Stream analytics
- OBS automation
- Website integration
- Multi-platform support (Kick, Twitch, YouTube, Discord and beyond)
For me, software development is a continuous learning journey. Every project becomes the starting point for the next one, and Version 2 is another important milestone in that journey.