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Ultra-lightweight, open-source, self-hosted personal AI agent framework in Python with WebUI, tools, memory, MCP, multi-agent workflows, automation, and chat…
★ 48.8k starsMIT
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cindy
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.
Out-of-the-box open-source AI agent for desktop and mobile. Just works.
💎 Hidden gem★ 2.9k stars⑂ 435 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- 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 — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Install Cindy
Grab the desktop or mobile build.
- Connect your model
Bring your own API key.
- Give it a task
Describe what you want done in plain language.
- 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
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/makecindy/cindy.git cd cindy - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - 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
- Delegate research tasks to an agent.
- Run coding agents from your phone.
- Automate routine computer work.
- Try agentic workflows without setup pain.
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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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