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Meet AO.bot:
The Engine behind the Seed Bible
AO.bot is a Scripture-first platform for building interactive, browser-based ministry tools—with multiplayer collaboration, offline support, and no backend required.
Seed Bible runs on AO.bot
Because ministries today need more than static Bible apps. They need tools that are collaborative, adaptable, and context-aware—tools that meet people where they are and grow with them.
Global and Local Ready
Multilingual-ready.
Build content in multiple languages with consistent structure
Culturally flexible.
Customize visuals, tone, and flow for any audience
Location-aware.
Trigger content by GPS, QR code, or proximity
Role-based views.
Show different interfaces by device or user
Customization & Control
Full IDE included.
AO.bot comes with a complete in-browser development environment
Web Notifications.
Send browser-based notifications to keep users engaged with new content, reminders, or group updates—even when they’re not on the page.
Version-safe links.
Every shared link opens your most recent or selected versions so updates never break existing links, and you control when changes go live
Fast iteration.
Test ideas, gather feedback, and adapt your tools continuously
Device-flexible.
Build for phones, shared screens, XR, or wearables—individually or all at once. AO.bot gives you full control to design experiences that fit each device and context
Local-First, Sync-Later Architecture
Offline-first.
AO.bot runs fully in the browser—no internet required
Syncs automatically.
Changes are saved locally and synced when bandwidth returns
Secure and private.
No hidden tracking. No forced cloud costs or logins. You control your data
Access & Ownership
No installs or app stores.
Just a link—ideal for QR codes on handouts, flyers, or signage
Deploy anywhere.
AO.bot works just as well on campus Wi-Fi as it does in the field
Private or public access.
Share tools with individuals, teams, or global audiences
You own what you build.
Host it, fork it, localize it—it’s yours
AO.bot is built for the realities of ministry—offline homes, shared screens, spotty Wi-Fi, and multilingual communities. Whether you’re serving a house church or a global network, AO.bot meets you where you are.
Why AO.bot is Built for Ministry
AO.bot is built for the realities of ministry—offline homes, shared screens, spotty Wi-Fi, and multilingual communities. Whether you’re serving a house church or a global network, AO.bot meets you where you are.
These features aren’t automatic—but they’re all possible. AO.bot gives you the tools.
Major AO.bot Advantages
AO.bot doesn’t just support ministry—it expands what’s possible. The following capabilities open the door to new forms of engagement with Scripture that feel alive, responsive, and collaborative.
A Game Engine For Scripture
When ministry becomes interactive, engagement deepens. That’s why AO.bot includes a true game engine—for building explorable, choice-driven, Scripture-centered experiences.
Create branching devotionals, interactive story maps, or multi-user journeys of discovery. Game mechanics aren’t a distraction—they’re a discipleship tool. They invite learners to engage Scripture with agency, making it memorable and shareable.
AI-Ready by Design
Many ministries want to explore AI—but lack the infrastructure to do it safely or meaningfully. AO.bot changes that. It’s designed to plug into web-accessible AI services, giving you total control over how and when AI is used.
Because it’s browser-native and programmable, you can embed AI without compromising privacy or clarity.
Historical Overlays
Live Ministry Activity
Location-Based Content
Map-Based Scripture Exploration
Ministry happens in places. AO.bot makes it easy to connect Scripture to geography—ancient and modern.
With built-in GIS and geolocation support, you can build studies that unfold in real space, maps of Paul’s journeys linked to mission data, or interactive timelines grounded in terrain.
JSX/Preact
We build our user interfaces using Preact, which is a smaller, faster version of React
Basic Game Engine Logic
Knowing simple game ideas-like how to show the right scene or response when a user clicks something-can be really helpful
JavaScript/TypeScript
TypeScript gives us type safety, while JavaScript offers flexibility and speed across browsers.
JavaScript/TypeScript
We use JSON to organize data, content, and scenes in a clean and readable way
For Developer: Let's Build Together
If you're building ministry tools—or want to—AO.bot gives you infrastructure you don’t have to reinvent
Why AO.bot Might not be Right for Your Ministry
We want to be transparent. AO.bot is powerful—but it’s not right for every use case. Here are some common questions and concerns to help you self-evaluate:
Yes—with a budget. Support, monitoring, and hosting are available for partners who invest. Otherwise, AO.bot is self-managed.
Yes, but it requires up-front investment and custom setup. We can help you get there.
Not yet. Custom domains are not currently supported, though redirection is possible. Full hosting is possible but requires technical expertise or a larger investment.
Not out of the box. AO.bot is programmable, but you’ll need additional engineering effort to bridge to CRMs or other systems.
Vibe coding is possible, but probably won’t get you great results? If you’re unable to invest in setup help or development, simpler turnkey tools might be a better fit.
You can—but that’s not our focus. We support open-access ministries by default. Support for private deployments requires additional investment to sustain that mission.
Not immediately. CasualOS is a real-time simulation OS. It’s closer to a game engine than a web CMS. It’s possible, but expect a learning curve if you're used to page builders.
Frequently Asked Question
Platform & Integration
Yes. AO.bot supports single sign-on through auth.ao.bot, including both individual logins and group-based "Studios" for collaborative ministry teams.
Yes, if it’s through an API or web service. AO.bot is backend-agnostic by design. While it doesn't yet have built-in database integration, you can connect to external systems using API calls, webhooks, or custom service endpoints. We have other planned integrations in the future that will help here too - feel free to reach out for more details!
Yes, but it's technically advanced. Hosting CasualOS is possible for skilled teams with deployment experience. Most ministries will have better results by partnering with us directly.
Not yet. We support redirects and self-hosted deployments, but native domain binding is not available at this time.
Deployment & Distribution
Just send a link or a QR code. No installs or app store approval needed.
Yes, if the tool is designed to support it. AO.bot can run offline entirely in the browser and sync changes later when the internet is restored.
If you're using our collaborative infrastructure, everything continues to work locally. AO.bot saves your progress and syncs it once the connection is back.
Cost & Support
The core platform is open source and free to explore. Our long-term goal is to make it easy to use and extend with little or no cost in time or resources. However, today most ministries will need our support to get started unless they already have a senior-level developer on hand.
Ownership & Privacy
You do. Every tool and piece of content you create belongs to you. You can keep them private or publish them through AO.bot's framework as either public or private modules. You decide how your content is shared and who gets to use it.
Not without your knowledge or consent. We may ask users to share reading activity to help improve the experience, but participation is always optional. You can decline at any time.
Philosophy & Future
Why not just build an app?
Because apps come with strings attached. AO.bot doesn’t. Apps look convenient on the surface, but take a closer look and you'll find problems. They require permission from Apple or Google, rely on regular internet checks to stay functional, and are controlled by platforms that don’t always align with Christian values. Here’s the reality:
Apple and Google decide who gets access. If your message no longer fits their evolving policies, they can block updates or remove your app in an instant. Ministries that depend on app stores are always at risk.
Most apps still rely on background internet checks to stay verified. Without those, they quietly stop working. Some ministries have distributed preloaded devices, only to see them stop functioning after a few months. AO.bot avoids all of this. It works entirely offline with no logins, no verification checks, and no silent failures.
There is no technical reason a website can’t behave like a full native app. Websites can go full-screen, run offline, send push notifications, and access hardware features like GPS, camera, and storage. The capabilities exist right now.
But Apple and Google deliberately limit or obscure these features in mobile browsers. Safari blocks entire categories of advanced web functionality. Web push notifications, for example, are technically supported but buried behind multiple permission layers and confusing prompts—making them very difficult for the average user. Other features require repeated confirmation, awkward install steps, or are disabled entirely.
Apple even labels many web-based tools as “unsafe” by default, regardless of whether they pose any real risk. These warnings are not neutral. They are messaging tactics designed to steer users toward the app store, where Apple and Google retain full control.
This is not about security. It is about leverage.
As Christians, we believe truth should not be bottlenecked by corporate agendas. AO.bot is our quiet resistance to that reality—a way to build tools and platforms that remain open, accessible, and unshackled by gatekeepers.
Apps are hard to change and usually built for a single purpose. AO.bot is flexible and modular. You can build, adapt, remix, and share instantly.
Will Seed Bible be an app someday?
Probably! Apps are expensive to launch and maintain in addition to the prior points. But users have, sadly, come to expect it. At some point, we may release a packaged app as a concession to that expectation when we have the funding to do so.
But we are clear about our goal. The open web is the mission field. If app stores close the door, AO.bot will keep working.
