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openrig
★ 8.3k
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paperclip
★ 108.0k

openrig vs paperclip

openrig: OpenRig wraps coding agent harnesses into a rig: a persistent team defined in YAML and booted with one command, with Claude Code and Codex managed as one system. You talk to a lead agent about the outcome you want, and it coordinates specialists across teams and surfaces results and decisions.; paperclip: Paperclip is a Node.js server and React UI that orchestrates a team of AI agents around business goals, with org charts, task threads, budgets and approval gates. You bring your own agents, such as OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or Gemini CLI, and track their work and costs from one dashboard.

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TL;DR

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openrigMulti-Agent · ★ 8.3k

Run a persistent team of coding agents on a repository

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paperclipMulti-Agent · ★ 108.0k

Coordinate many Claude Code or Codex agents toward one goal

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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Category
Multi-Agent
Multi-Agent
Stars
★ 8.3k
★ 108.0k
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
npx skills add https://github.com/mvschwarz/openrig/tree/v0.7.0/skills/rigs --skill rigs --agent claude-code
npx paperclipai@latest onboard --yes
Updated
1d ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
agent-team, agent-orchestration, claude-code
agent-orchestration, org-chart, governance
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Features

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01Agent teams defined in YAML and started with one command
02Claude Code, Codex and Pi in the same rig
03Kernel operator agent that adapts a starter team to your provider
04TUI showing seats with runtime, model, context and state
05Installable as a rigs skill in Claude Code or Codex
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01Bring any agent that can receive a heartbeat into one org chart
02Goal alignment from company goals down to tasks
03Company, agent and project budgets with alerts and pause at limits
04Review and approval stages, plus pause, reassign or stop
05Skill Studio, scheduled routines and multi-organization deployments
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Use Cases

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↳Run a persistent team of coding agents on a repository
↳Have a lead agent coordinate specialists toward one outcome
↳Combine Claude Code and Codex in one managed system
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↳Coordinate many Claude Code or Codex agents toward one goal
↳Enforce budgets on autonomous agents running 24/7
↳Review agent output from task threads on mobile
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Best For

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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between openrig and paperclip?
Both openrig and paperclip are in the Multi-Agent category. openrig has 8.3k stars, while paperclip has 108.0k stars.
Which is better, openrig or paperclip?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose openrig if Run a persistent team of coding agents on a repository, and paperclip if Coordinate many Claude Code or Codex agents toward one goal.
Is openrig free or open source?
Yes, openrig is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is paperclip free or open source?
Yes, paperclip is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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