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Proto
by ERP.AI · Desktop business agent + agent-built business apps
What it does on its own
A desktop agent for business work: works across your files, browser and ERP•AI apps to find duplicate invoices, prepare sales reports, compare suppliers or build an inventory/CRM app from a description, then runs records and workflows inside it.
Launched ERP•AI + Proto on 2026-10-15 (https://x.com/protosphinx/status/2110746192556749225, ~920k views). Pitch: 'Headless SaaS' — describe the system, ERP•AI builds it, Proto operates it.
Jobs you can hire it for
- Find duplicate invoices
- Prepare the weekly sales report
- Build a simple CRM or inventory app without code
- Job page: Cut software and vendor spend
How to start
- Download Proto from protoagent.ai (free).
- Connect your model key or use Proto Managed via an ERP•AI account.
- Brief it in plain words, e.g. 'Find duplicate invoices in this folder.'
- Review what it found or built before approving changes.
Based on the official docs: protoagent.ai/. Steps can change, so check there for the latest.
FAQ
- What does Proto do?
- Proto by ERP.AI A desktop agent for business work: works across your files, browser and ERP•AI apps to find duplicate invoices, prepare sales reports, compare suppliers or build an inventory/CRM app from a description, then runs records and workflows inside it.
- What does Proto cost?
- Proto costs Free desktop app (model usage billed by your own provider); ERP•AI $0 per seat and per app, new accounts get $100 credit for AI/API work (checked on the vendor pricing page, 2026-10-16). See the vendor pricing page for the latest.
- Does Proto have a free plan?
- Yes. Proto has a free plan or free tier (checked 2026-10-16). Pricing: Free desktop app (model usage billed by your own provider); ERP•AI $0 per seat and per app, new accounts get $100 credit for AI/API work.
- How do I start with Proto?
- Download Proto from protoagent.ai (free). Connect your model key or use Proto Managed via an ERP•AI account. Brief it in plain words, e.g. 'Find duplicate invoices in this folder.'
- What jobs can I hire Proto for?
- On Hire the Bot you can hire it for: Cut software and vendor spend.
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