Cindy is an open-source AI agent that runs locally on your machine, integrates multiple AI harnesses and models, and provides memory, skills, and automation to perform real work in your projects and apps.

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License

Apache-2.0

Last updated

2026-07-28

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Why it is worth attention

It is a fully open-source (Apache-2.0) desktop and mobile client that combines Claude Code and Codex harnesses with a flexible agent orchestration, memory, and plugin system, all running locally with optional cloud service.

Who it is for

  • Developers building AI-assisted workflows
  • Power users who want a local AI agent with memory and skills
  • Teams looking for a customizable, open-source agent to automate tasks
  • Individuals who want to use Claude Code or Codex without separate terminals

Use cases

  • Automating repetitive coding tasks with memory of past corrections
  • Running scheduled automation scripts that report back results
  • Integrating internal business systems via MCP for data retrieval and actions
  • Developing and extending the client's UI and features via the plugin system

Strengths

  • Open source under Apache-2.0 with full source code available for audit, fork, and contribution
  • Local-first execution: runs on your own machine using your real files and logged-in apps
  • Supports multiple harnesses (Claude Code, Codex) that can be switched mid-task while maintaining context
  • Extensible with memory, skills, MCP, and an upcoming plugin marketplace

Considerations

  • Server-backed capabilities (e.g., cloud sync) require a Cindy cloud account; local mode has limited functionality
  • Some features like team skills handover and plugin marketplace are still in development
  • Requires Node.js 22.x and pnpm 10.x, which may not be available in all environments

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Consider it done. The open-source AI agent that works out of the box · 想到,就能做到。开源、开箱即用的 AI Agent。

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