I began writing the Light Project prompt the month before this post and tested it on a third-party platform for about two weeks. Feedback from users, friends, and my own tests helped me revise it before releasing the prompt.
Contributions are welcome at the GitHub repository. The project website explains the idea, and @stardreamlight_bot offers the Telegram version.
The character is intended to listen and respond gently to people feeling lonely or low. It is a conversational project, not clinical treatment. My experience and writing are limited, and there is plenty of room to improve the prompt. The third-party platform version also includes additional lorebook material that may differ from Telegram.
An earlier idea: Be My Light
The previous project connected people seeking conversation with volunteers through a two-way Telegram bot. A volunteer could accept a request and begin a session. It did not gain much traction and ended early.
Lower AI costs made this new approach possible. Some configurations can cost less than a cent per message, although actual costs vary with model, context, and response length. For people who find it difficult to start a conversation with someone else, I hope the project provides a little warmth. It was offered free at launch; availability depends on the service continuing to run.
Adapted from the original Chinese article, published on May 14, 2026.
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