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agnt
agnt is an open-source local llm project by agnt-gg (agnt-gg/agnt on GitHub). It has 545 GitHub stars and 72 forks, is released under the NOASSERTION license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.
A local-first OS for building and running AI agents.
💎 Hidden gem★ 545 stars⑂ 72 forksNOASSERTIONupdated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- agnt-gg/agnt
- GitHub stars
- 545
- Forks
- 72
- License
- NOASSERTION
- Last updated on GitHub
- 2 October 2026
- Category
- Local LLM
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Read the vision
Start at agnt.gg.
- Install agnt
Follow the getting-started guide.
- Build an agent
Define goals and workflows.
- Run and improve
Iterate on agent behavior.
// features
Why people love it
Agent OS
A runtime layer for agents.
Local-first
Runs on your own machine.
Orchestration
Coordinates multi-agent work.
Workflows
Repeatable agent pipelines.
Autonomous goals
Agents that pursue objectives.
Improvement loop
Iterate on agent performance.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and enter the folder.
git clone https://github.com/agnt-gg/agnt.git cd agnt - Step 2 — Install deps
Install the JavaScript dependencies.
npm install - Step 3 — Launch
Start the agent OS.
npm start
// use cases
What you can build
- Build agents on a managed runtime.
- Orchestrate multi-step agent workflows.
- Run autonomous agents locally.
- Prototype agent operating systems.
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// faq
Questions, answered
What is agnt?
A local-first operating system for building and running AI agents, at agnt-gg/agnt.
Is it a real OS?
It is an agent runtime layer, not a kernel OS.
Is it free?
The code is on GitHub; no license is asserted, so check the repo.
Who is it for?
Builders creating agent systems and workflows.
Where do I start?
The official site has the getting-started guide.
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