BotAI agents / Coding agents
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by Agentic AI Foundation (Linux Foundation)
Open-source, extensible local agent originally from Block, now under the Linux Foundation.
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
- Open source (Apache-2.0)
- Neutral foundation governance
- Runs locally with your choice of model
- You bring models and keys
- Desktop/CLI setup required
- No managed hosted plan
| Best for | Developers wanting a vendor-neutral local agent |
|---|---|
| Not for | Non-technical users |
| Pricing | Free; pay your model provider |
| Open source | Yes (Apache-2.0) |
| Category | Coding agents |
| Verified | 2026-10-14 |
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