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// agents ยท Shpigford/chops

chops

Run chops locally: your ai agent skills, finally organized. a macos app to.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.9k starsโ‘‚ 124 forksNOASSERTIONupdated 2026-08
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

chops is an open-source ai agents project by Shpigford (Shpigford/chops on GitHub). It has 1,932 GitHub stars and 124 forks, is released under the NOASSERTION license, and was last updated on GitHub on 23 August 2026.

Repository
Shpigford/chops
GitHub stars
1,932
Forks
124
License
NOASSERTION
Last updated on GitHub
23 August 2026
Category
AI Agents
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the repository

    Fetch the source code onto your machine.

  2. Open the project

    Load the Xcode project or download a release.

  3. Build and run

    Compile in Xcode with Cmd+R.

  4. Configure as needed

    Adjust settings in the app preferences.

// features

Why people love it

Agents

Built around agents for a focused workflow.

Ai

Built around ai for a focused workflow.

Macos

Built around macos for a focused workflow.

Skills

Built around skills for a focused workflow.

Open source

Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.

Self-hosted

Run it on your own machine โ€” no account lock-in.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone

    Get the source on your machine.

    git clone https://github.com/Shpigford/chops.git
  2. Open

    Load in Xcode.

    cd chops && open chops.xcodeproj
  3. Build

    Compile from the terminal.

    xcodebuild -scheme chops -configuration Release build
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What does chops do?

It your AI agent skills, finally organized. A macOS app to browse, edit, and manage skills across Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and Amp, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.

Is chops free to use?

Yes โ€” the code is publicly available, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.

How do I install chops?

Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.

What is chops written in?

It is primarily written in Swift, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.

Where can I get help with chops?

The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.

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Get chops

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.