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// devtools · the-open-agent/openagent

openagent

⚡️next-generation personal AI assistant powered by LLM, RAG and agent loops, supporting computer-use, browser-use and coding agent, demo: https://demo.openag…

★ 5.7k stars⑂ 664 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

openagent is an open-source dev tools project by the-open-agent (the-open-agent/openagent on GitHub). It has 5,685 GitHub stars and 664 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 October 2026.

GitHub stars
5,685
Forks
664
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
1 October 2026
Category
Dev Tools
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install it

    Package managers, install scripts, or app stores on every OS.

  2. Configure lightly

    Sane defaults work; dotfiles make it yours.

  3. Learn the keys

    A weekend of muscle memory pays off for years.

  4. Extend it

    Plugins and themes from huge community ecosystems.

// features

Why people love it

LLM-powered

Large language models drive its smartest features, locally or via API.

Deeply customizable

Themes, plugins, and config for any workflow.

Blazing fast

Native code and smart design keep everything instant.

Keyboard-first

Hands stay on keys; the mouse becomes optional.

Open & hackable

Customize prompts, tools, and behavior; no black box.

Diff-first workflow

Every change is a reviewable diff — you stay in control.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/the-open-agent/openagent.git
    cd openagent
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

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

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — 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 openagent?

It is an open-source project at the-open-agent/openagent with 664 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is openagent free for commercial use?

Apache 2.0 licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.

Which editor does it support?

VS Code and terminal are universal; check each tool for JetBrains/Neovim.

Is my code sent anywhere?

With local models, no. With APIs, check the provider's retention policy.

Local or cloud models?

Cloud frontier models code best today; local keeps everything private and free.

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Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.