u/Simple-Lettuce-333

I’m building an AI startup called Texclon (basically a digital doppelgänger that learns how you communicate and can reply like you across platforms), and I had this thought:

Before even launching publicly, can I build social media exposure completely through AI automation?

What I mean is:
- I create the accounts once (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, Facebook, etc.)
- Then AI handles almost everything after that
- Generates posts
- Creates images/videos
- Writes captions/descriptions
- Uploads content automatically
- Replies to comments
- Maybe even adapts the tone over time depending on engagement

So basically the brand grows while I focus on building the actual product.

Not trying to make “AI slop” content though. I want it to actually feel like a real brand with personality and consistency.

And yes, I do know tools/platforms like this already exist in the market, but most of them are pretty expensive. My max budget right now would probably be around $10/month since I’m still building everything myself.

Technically, is this already possible in 2026?
And if yes, what stack/workflow/tools would people use for this while keeping costs extremely low?

Would love honest opinions from people who’ve experimented with AI agents, automation, content systems, or founder-led brands.

I’m a startup founder and I’ve been building my own product for the past \~2 years. In parallel, I do freelancing (websites, AI tools, motion graphics, ad creatives) to fund everything.
Right now I’m trying to simplify my workflow and I’m a bit lost, so I want to ask people who are deeper into this space.
What I’m looking for is basically a low-cost AI system (either free or max \~$10, $20 every 1–2 months ideally) that can:
Write code and build full-stack apps (similar to Claude Code / Antigravity style tools)
Help with freelance work like websites, UI, ads, and automation scripts

Have some form of long-term memory (not just short chat context that resets)
Be able to automate basic computer tasks
control my Mac (click buttons, open apps, type, etc.)

use browser and interact with websites
Work more like an “AI assistant/agent” rather than just a chatbot

Require minimal babysitting (I can just give a task and it executes)

I’m basically trying to move from:
“using AI tools manually” → to “AI system
that executes tasks for me”

I know parts of this exist separately (coding agents, browser automation, Mac control tools, etc.), but I haven’t found a clean, cheap, unified setup that actually works in practice.

So my question is:
Is there any realistic stack or combination of tools that can achieve something close to this today at low cost and is safe to use?

Or is this still not practical yet?

Would appreciate any real-world setups people are using.

And note that i use macbook m1 with 8gb RAM as of now, so i don’t think i can run local ai models that are powerful to what i want and also i tried hermes agent on kvm2 plan in hostinger but thats beyond my budget and is way less in what i expected