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ag2
ag2 is an open-source ai agents project by ag2ai (ag2ai/ag2 on GitHub). It has 4,983 GitHub stars and 739 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 8 October 2026.
The open-source AgentOS, formerly known as AutoGen.
★ 5.0k stars⑂ 739 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- ag2ai/ag2
- GitHub stars
- 4,983
- Forks
- 739
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 8 October 2026
- Category
- AI Agents
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Define the job
Write down the task or workflow you want the agent to handle.
- Get the code
Clone the repository and read the README's prerequisites.
- Set up your environment
Install dependencies and configure keys or endpoints.
- Try the quickstart
Run the sample script and check the output against the docs.
// features
Why people love it
Multi-agent
Agents converse and collaborate.
AgentOS vision
An operating layer for agents.
Human-in-the-loop
People can join the conversation.
Research pedigree
Born at Microsoft Research.
Active community
Discord and ongoing development.
Apache-2.0
Open and commercially friendly.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 - Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/ag2ai/ag2.git cd ag2 - Step 2 - Install dependencies
Create a virtual environment and install the requirements.
python -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate pip install -r requirements.txt - Step 3 - Run an example
Treat these as starting points - the README documents the exact commands.
python examples/quickstart.py
// use cases
What you can build
- Build a team of specialist agents that collaborate.
- Prototype multi-agent coding workflows.
- Add human approval steps to agent pipelines.
- Experiment with conversational agent patterns.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who is behind ag2?
The project lives at ag2ai/ag2 and has attracted 739 forks. Browse its commit history and contributor list for a sense of maintenance pace.
Is ag2 free to use?
Yes - it is Apache-2.0 licensed, so it is free for commercial use with attribution.
Do I need a paid API to use it?
The framework itself is free - but you will need a model to drive it, which usually means your own API key or a local model.
AG2 vs single-agent frameworks?
AG2 shines when tasks decompose across cooperating agents. For a single focused agent, a lighter framework may be simpler - reach for AG2 when collaboration is the point.
Where should I start?
The README and the official docs site are the fastest path: run the quickstart example first, then adapt it to your use case.
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Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.