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Everything you need to know about Shelfey, your AI book coach.

Last updated: 2026-04-09

Getting Started

1. Say hello

Open @Shelfeyai_bot on Telegram (or text our SMS number). Tell Shelfey your name.

2. Add a book

Text any book title. Shelfey finds it and asks you to confirm. Try: "Atomic Habits" or "add Deep Work".

3. Pick your coaching style

Choose how you want to be coached: direct, philosophical, warm, or strategic. Change anytime with /changestyle.

4. Set your frequency

Active coaching (every few days) or weekly insights. Change per book with /changefrequency.

5. Chat anytime

You'll get scheduled check-ins, but you can also text Shelfey anytime to talk about your books or get advice.

Commands

/myshelf/shelf

See all books on your shelf with their coaching frequency

/myshelf

/removebook/remove

Remove a book from your shelf

/removebook

/changefrequency/mode

Switch a book between active coaching (every few days) and weekly insights

/changefrequency

/changestyle

Change your coaching style (Challenger, Sage, Companion, or Strategist)

/changestyle

/refer/referral

Get your referral link. 3 friends sign up = free month

/refer

/share

Get a public link to your bookshelf you can share with anyone

/share

/upgrade/plan

Get your upgrade link for Personal or Pro plans

/upgrade

/feedback

Send feedback directly to the Shelfey team

/feedback I wish coaching was more actionable

/help

Show available commands

/help

/docs

Get a link to the full Shelfey documentation

/docs

Coaching Styles

The Challenger

Direct, unafraid, holds you accountable. Calls out avoidance. Best if you want to be pushed.

The Sage

Calm, philosophical, reframes with wisdom. Asks deep questions that shift perspective.

The Companion

Warm, encouraging, celebrates progress. Creates a safe space for honest reflection.

The Strategist

Analytical, framework-driven, outcome-focused. Builds systems and plans.

Change your coaching style anytime with /changestyle.

Pricing

Free

$0

  • 1 book on your shelf
  • Full AI coaching
  • All coaching styles
  • 20 messages/day

Personal

$4.99/mo

  • 3 books on your shelf
  • Unlimited messaging
  • All coaching styles
  • Referral rewards

Pro

$14.99/mo

  • 10 books on your shelf
  • Unlimited messaging
  • All coaching styles
  • Priority support

Cancel anytime. Type /upgrade in chat to get started. Refer 3 friends with /refer for a free month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need Help?

Type /feedback in chat to send us a message directly.

Email us at hello@itsjen.ai

Start a conversation: @Shelfeyai_bot on Telegram