LibreAI / Agents / cindy
// agents Β· makecindy/cindy

cindy

Out-of-the-box open-source AI agent for desktop and mobile. Just works.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 2.9k starsβ‘‚ 435 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
β–¦ visual β€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

cindy is an open-source agents project by makecindy (makecindy/cindy on GitHub). It has 2,872 GitHub stars and 435 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

Repository
makecindy/cindy
GitHub stars
2,872
Forks
435
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Agents
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install Cindy

    Grab the desktop or mobile build.

  2. Connect your model

    Bring your own API key.

  3. Give it a task

    Describe what you want done in plain language.

  4. Review the work

    Check results and iterate in chat.

// features

Why people love it

Zero-config start

A working agent minutes after install.

Desktop and mobile

Android, iOS, and Electron apps.

Coding-agent ready

Works with Claude Code and Codex.

Plain-language tasks

Delegate work without prompt engineering.

Open source

Apache-2.0, inspect and modify freely.

Cross-device

Pick up tasks on phone or computer.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/makecindy/cindy.git
    cd cindy
  2. Step 2 β€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Follow the project’s launch command β€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains Cindy?

It is an open-source project at makecindy/cindy with 435 forks.

Is Cindy free for commercial use?

Yes. Apache-2.0 licensed.

Do I need my own API key?

Yes. You bring the model key; Cindy provides the agent.

Which devices are supported?

Desktop via Electron, plus Android and iOS apps.

How is it different from ChatGPT?

It is an open-source agent you run, not a hosted chatbot.

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// alternatives

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Get cindy

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