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Eigent
Build, manage, and run custom AI agent workforces locally
Eigent is a desktop application that enables you to create, orchestrate, and run a customizable AI workforce locally, offering multi-agent parallelism, model flexibility, and enterprise-grade security without cloud dependencies.
Overview
Who it's for
Eigent targets developers, product teams, and enterprises that need on-premise AI automation while retaining full data sovereignty. By providing a visual desktop environment, it lowers the barrier for non-technical users to assemble AI agents for complex workflows.
Core capabilities
The platform orchestrates a Multi-Agent Workforce that breaks tasks into parallel subtasks handled by specialized agents (code, browsing, document, multi-modal). It supports any local model via vLLM, Ollama, LM Studio, etc., and integrates with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to attach tools such as Notion, Google Suite, or custom APIs. When uncertainty arises, a Human-in-the-Loop prompt ensures safe completion.
Deployment options
Eigent can be deployed entirely locally with zero-setup scripts, giving you complete isolation from cloud services. For faster trials, a cloud-connected mode is available, and enterprises can opt for a managed version with SSO, access control, and SLA-backed support. All code is openly available for inspection and extension.
Highlights
Multi-Agent Coordination for parallel task execution
Zero-Setup local deployment with full data control
Comprehensive model support (vLLM, Ollama, LM Studio, etc.)
MCP tools integration and custom tool installation
Pros
- Full on-premise control protects sensitive data
- Parallelism speeds up complex workflows
- Extensible via custom models and user-defined tools
- Enterprise-ready with SSO and access-control features
Considerations
- Local model hosting requires adequate compute resources
- Initial setup may need familiarity with Python and Node.js
- Advanced multi-agent designs have a learning curve
- Managed cloud version is separate and may incur extra cost
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams that require on-premise AI automation and privacy
- Developers building custom AI pipelines and toolchains
- Enterprises needing SSO, access control, and SLA support
- Researchers experimenting with multi-agent AI architectures
Not ideal when
- Users without sufficient local hardware for large models
- Organizations seeking a fully managed SaaS solution only
- Simple single-agent chatbot projects
- Teams lacking technical expertise for initial configuration
How teams use it
Automated travel itinerary with Slack delivery
Generates a detailed trip plan, creates an HTML report, and posts a summary to a designated Slack channel.
CI pipeline code generation and execution
Writes, tests, and runs code snippets automatically, integrating results into the build process.
Real-time web research and report synthesis
Browses the web, extracts relevant data, and compiles a structured report for stakeholders.
Multi-modal marketing asset creation
Processes images and audio to produce combined visual-audio content for campaigns.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript61%
Python33%
JavaScript4%
CSS1%
PowerShell1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
What operating systems does Eigent support?
Eigent runs on major desktop platforms that support Node.js and Python, such as Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Can I use my own LLM models?
Yes, you can integrate any locally hosted model compatible with vLLM, Ollama, LM Studio, or similar runtimes.
Is there a hosted cloud version?
A managed cloud platform is offered for teams that prefer no-setup infrastructure, separate from the local deployment option.
How does the human-in-the-loop feature work?
When an agent encounters uncertainty, Eigent pauses the workflow and prompts the user for clarification before proceeding.
What license is Eigent released under?
Eigent is released under an open-source license; see the repository's LICENSE file for the exact terms.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
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