Open-source AI tools worth installing

1. MoneyPrinterTurboharry0703/MoneyPrinterTurboNew★ 135kMITPython

   Automatically generate HD short videos from topics or keywords, including scripts, subtitles, background music, and editing.

   One-stop solution for short video creation, saving a lot of time and resources.

   InstallVisit the official website to download the installation package or install using a Python environment.
2. Agent-ReachPanniantong/Agent-ReachNew★ 102kMITPython

   Allow AI agents to read internet content, supporting platforms like Twitter, Reddit, Bilibili

   No API fees, automatically handles login and blocks

   InstallHelp me install Agent Reach: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Panniantong/agent-reach/main/docs/install.md
3. worldmonitorkoala73/worldmonitorNew★ 89.4kAGPL-3.0TypeScript

   Real-time global intelligence dashboard, AI news aggregation and geopolitical monitoring

   Integrates multiple data sources, no API key required

   npx worldmonitorCopy
4. rtkrtk-ai/rtkNew★ 84.5kApache-2.0Rust

   CLI proxy that reduces LLM token consumption by 60-90%

   Single Rust binary, zero dependencies

   brew install rtk # macOS / Linux winget install rtk-ai.rtk # Windows curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rtk-ai/rtk/refs/heads/master/install.sh | shCopy
5. unslothunslothai/unslothNew★ 78.5kApache-2.0Python

   GUI app to run and train large language models and diffusion models locally

   Supports multiple model formats and GPU acceleration

   curl -fsSL https://unsloth.ai/install.sh | shCopy
6. career-opscareer-ops-hq/career-opsNew★ 76.6kMITJavaScript

   AI job search agent that scans job boards and optimizes application materials

   Runs locally, no personal data uploaded

   npx @santifer/career-ops initCopy
7. OpenClawopenclaw/openclaw★ 393kMITTypeScript

   A self-hosted personal AI assistant you command through chat apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Discord; it can operate your computer and browser and run scheduled tasks.

   One of the fastest-growing GitHub projects of 2026, with a large skill and plugin ecosystem. It has broad permissions, so run it on a separate machine or in a container.

   npm install -g openclaw@latest && openclaw onboard --install-daemonCopy
8. Superpowersobra/superpowers★ 305kMITShell

   A set of skills and a development workflow for Claude Code and other agents: brainstorm, write a plan, TDD, then dispatch subagents to implement and review.

   Makes "plan before coding" a process agents follow automatically. One of the most installed skill packs of 2026.

   InstallIn Claude Code, run /plugin marketplace add obra/superpowers-marketplace, then /plugin install superpowers@superpowers-marketplace
9. Matt Pocock's Skillsmattpocock/skills★ 302kMITShell

   TypeScript educator Matt Pocock's personal agent skills, covering engineering workflows like writing PRDs, splitting issues, TDD, refactoring and code review.

   Short and practical; pick the skills you need and install them into Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and other agents.

   npx skills@latest add mattpocock/skillsCopy
10. DeepSeek Harnessdeepseek-ai/deepseek-harness★ 260kMITTypeScript

    An open-source agent framework DeepSeek released in August 2026. Models, tools, skills, sandboxes and UIs are all composed as plugins; it launches a local Web UI by default.

    Passed 240,000 stars in just over a month and can load plugins from the Claude Code and Codex ecosystems. Still a developer preview, so the interface may change.

    npx @deepseek-ai/dsh webCopy
11. Hermes AgentNousResearch/hermes-agent★ 257kMITPython

    Nous Research's always-on agent that builds memory from use and generates its own skills; works in the terminal and many chat platforms.

    Built around self-improvement — it learns you over time. Supports many models; another popular self-hosted agent besides OpenClaw.

    curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/main/scripts/install.sh | bashCopy
12. OpenCodeanomalyco/opencode★ 221kMITTypeScript

    An open-source coding agent for the terminal (desktop app too) that can switch among 75+ model providers, including local models and existing Copilot/ChatGPT subscriptions.

    A Claude Code alternative not tied to one model vendor. Passed 200,000 stars in 2026, with mature plugin and LSP integration.

    curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/install | bashCopy
13. Ollamaollama/ollama★ 185kMITGo

    Download and run open-weight models like Qwen, DeepSeek, Gemma and gpt-oss locally with one command, with an OpenAI-compatible API.

    The backend behind almost every local AI tool: once installed, browser extensions, note plugins and coding agents can connect to it directly.

    brew install ollamaCopyLinux：curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
14. Open WebUIopen-webui/open-webui★ 157kCustom licensePython

    A self-hosted ChatGPT-style web UI that connects to Ollama and any OpenAI-compatible API, with built-in RAG, web search, multi-user support and MCP.

    Good for running on a home server or NAS for a family or small team; the most complete of the self-hosted UIs.

    pip install open-webui && open-webui serveCopyor Docker
15. ComfyUIComfy-Org/ComfyUI★ 143kGPL-3.0Python

    A local GUI and backend for combining image, video and audio generation models as node graphs, supporting the latest models like Flux, Wan and Qwen-Image.

    New open models usually land in ComfyUI first; workflows can be saved as files and shared. A no-setup desktop version is available.

    InstallDownload ComfyUI Desktop from comfy.org, or pip install comfy-cli && comfy install
16. claude-memthedotmack/claude-mem★ 103kApache-2.0TypeScript

    Automatically records what an agent did in each session, compresses it into AI summaries, and injects relevant context into your next conversation.

    Fixes the "forgets everything each session" problem in Claude Code and similar tools; now supports Codex, OpenCode, Gemini CLI and other agents.

    InstallIn Claude Code, run /plugin marketplace add thedotmack/claude-mem, then /plugin install claude-mem
17. Zedzed-industries/zed★ 92.1kCustom licenseRust

    A high-performance editor written in Rust with a built-in AI agent panel and edit prediction; external agents like Claude Code, Codex and Gemini CLI plug in via ACP.

    Noticeably lower startup and typing latency than Electron editors, with terminal agents integrated into the editor UI. Good for anyone leaving VS Code.

    brew install --cask zedCopy
18. Clinecline/cline★ 70.8kApache-2.0TypeScript

    An autonomous coding agent in VS Code that reads and writes files, runs terminal commands and drives a browser, showing you each step before it runs.

    Works with any model (including local and self-hosted endpoints) and supports MCP; now also has a CLI and SDK. The most widely used open-source IDE agent.

    code --install-extension saoudrizwan.claude-devCopy
19. Context7upstash/context7★ 63.6kMITTypeScript

    An MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor and similar tools fetch up-to-date official docs and examples for libraries, so AI writes fewer outdated APIs.

    Set it up once, then add "use context7" to a prompt. Especially useful for fast-moving frameworks like Next.js and React.

    claude mcp add context7 -- npx -y @upstash/context7-mcpCopy
20. Chrome DevTools MCPChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp★ 54.1kApache-2.0TypeScript

    Google's official MCP server that lets coding agents control a real Chrome: read the console, capture network requests, run performance profiles, take screenshots.

    After a frontend change the agent can open the browser to verify and debug on its own, with DevTools-level detail beyond screenshot-only browser tools.

    claude mcp add chrome-devtools -- npx chrome-devtools-mcp@latestCopy

Updated Oct 25, 2026 · ★ GitHub