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eigent

Active·★ 15.6k·Apache-2.0·Updated 2026-10-20
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Eigent is an open-source desktop application that positions itself as a local, free alternative to Claude Cowork and Codex. It is built on CAMEL-AI's multi-agent project and lets you run either a single focused agent or a workforce of specialized agents that divide work, run in parallel and execute multi-step workflows together.

The emphasis is local and private. A recommended local deployment runs a backend and local models (vLLM, Ollama, LM Studio) with complete isolation from cloud services, while a quick cloud-connected mode (npm install, npm run dev) exists for a fast preview. It adds MCP integration, skills, built-in browser and terminal toolkits, scheduled automation and enterprise features such as SSO and access control.

Documented use cases lean toward building small browser games, generating monthly dev reports from GitHub with a local model, and organizing desktop files. Because it is a full desktop app with frontend and Python backend, setup involves Node (18-22), npm and uv. License is Apache-2.0, and a managed cloud version is offered for teams who prefer not to self-host.

This write-up is based on the project's README and public repository data. We have not hand-tested the tool. Data as of 2026-10-20.

License
Apache-2.0
Latest release
v1.0.6 · 2026-10-16
Last commit
2026-10-20
Contributors
82
Forks
1,874
Open issues and PRs
252
First published
2025-07-29

Source: GitHub, npm and PyPI public APIs.

#multi-agent#desktop-app#camel-ai#mcp#local-first#workflow-automation#electron
$ Install
$ git clone https://github.com/eigent-ai/eigent.git && cd eigent && npm install && npm run dev
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

Features

01Single-agent mode for focused tasks and a multi-agent workforce for parallel multi-step work
02Fully local deployment with a local backend and local models (vLLM, Ollama, LM Studio)
03MCP integration, skills and built-in browser and terminal toolkits
04Scheduled automations so recurring workflows run without you
02

Why choose it

+Local-first: runs fully on your machine with local models, keeping files and credentials under your control.
+Single-agent and parallel workforce modes in one desktop app, built on the proven CAMEL-AI project.
+MCP, skills, browser and terminal toolkits plus scheduling come built in.
03

Trade-offs

!The fastest start (cloud-connected mode) requires account registration and connects to Eigent's cloud.
!A full desktop app with frontend and Python backend takes more setup than a CLI.
!Multi-agent workforces can consume a lot of model calls on complex tasks.
04

Maintenance check

ActiveChecked: 2026-10-19
Last commit
2026-10-19
Commits, last 90 days
100+
Releases, last 90 days
5
Latest release
v1.0.6 (2026-10-16)
Open issues
250
Recent issues with at least one comment
1/13
Commits per week, last 12 weeks
Commits per week, last 12 weeks: 3, 1, 0, 6, 10, 0, 35, 41, 21, 29, 20, 1

Oldest week on the left; the latest four weeks are orange. Source: GitHub commit activity.

Status rule: archived on GitHub = Archived; last commit within 90 days = Active; 91 to 365 days = Slowing; older = Stale. All figures come from the GitHub API on the date shown.

Most discussed open issues

  • #627 [ENHANCE] simplify (refactor) chatStore design11 comments · 2025-11-07
  • #1305 [Feature Request] Visually Separate Tool Input and Output content to improve readability10 comments · 2026-02-18
  • #1452 [Question] First launch of Eigent but it's stuck at 80% on a Mac computer, with no logs available.9 comments · 2026-03-05
  • #950 [Proposal] Integrate QEMU VM Sandboxing for Secure Agent Execution9 comments · 2026-01-19
  • #850 [BUG] Google sign-up succeeds in system Chrome, but the dev-launched browser window remains unauthenticated8 comments · 2026-01-15

Issue titles are quoted from GitHub. Open the link to check whether a problem still applies to the version you use.

05

Compatibility

macOS
Desktop app
Verified via docs
Windows
Desktop app
Verified via docs
Ollama
Local model
Verified via docs
MCP
MCP tools
Verified via docs
06

Quick start

1
$ git clone https://github.com/eigent-ai/eigent.git
2
$ cd eigent
3
$ npm install
4
$ npm run dev
07

Use cases

↳Delegating multi-step desktop work such as reports, file organizing or research
↳Building small apps or games with several agents working in parallel
↳Running agent workflows on private data with local models
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eigent
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An open-source desktop Cowork app built on CAMEL-AI, running a single agent or a parallel multi-agent workforce locally

15.6k1.9kApache-2.0
Last commit3d ago
StatusActive
CategoryMulti-Agent
Contributors82
Latest releasev1.0.6
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