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Craft Agents
by Craft (craft-ai-agents) · Open-source desktop app for working with AI agents
What it does on its own
Open-source desktop agent interface that runs locally: bring Claude, GPT, Gemini or local models, connect any API, MCP server or local files, and let agents act across your tools with code diffs, data tables, diagrams and live previews.
Product Hunt launch 2026-10-16. Repo github.com/craft-ai-agents/craft-agents-oss (~7.3k stars on 2026-10-17). Data and keys stay on your machine per the vendor.
Jobs you can hire it for
- Run a personal agent on my own computer
- Connect an agent to my tools with MCP
- Work across files and apps from one chat
- Job page: Run a personal AI agent on my own computer
- Job page: Run several coding agents at once
How to start
- Download Craft Agents from thecraftagents.com (or build from the GitHub repo).
- Add your AI provider key or a local model.
- Connect the MCP servers or APIs you use (e.g. Gmail, Linear, your files).
- Start with a read-only task, then allow actions once you trust it.
Based on the official docs: github.com/craft-ai-agents/craft-agents-oss. Steps can change, so check there for the latest.
FAQ
- What does Craft Agents do?
- Craft Agents by Craft (craft-ai-agents) Open-source desktop agent interface that runs locally: bring Claude, GPT, Gemini or local models, connect any API, MCP server or local files, and let agents act across your tools with code diffs, data tables, diagrams and live previews.
- What does Craft Agents cost?
- Craft Agents costs Free (open source, Apache-2.0); you pay for the AI model you connect (checked on the vendor pricing page, 2026-10-17). See the vendor pricing page for the latest.
- Does Craft Agents have a free plan?
- Yes. Craft Agents has a free plan or free tier (checked 2026-10-17). Pricing: Free (open source, Apache-2.0); you pay for the AI model you connect.
- How do I start with Craft Agents?
- Download Craft Agents from thecraftagents.com (or build from the GitHub repo). Add your AI provider key or a local model. Connect the MCP servers or APIs you use (e.g. Gmail, Linear, your files).
- What jobs can I hire Craft Agents for?
- On Hire the Bot you can hire it for: Run a personal AI agent on my own computer; Run several coding agents at once.
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