Eigent is an open-source desktop multi-agent platform that serves as a local and free alternative to cloud-based cowork tools. Built on the CAMEL-AI framework, it enables users to automate complex workflows through visual orchestration of multiple AI agents, supporting both local and cloud deployment modes.
Multi-Agent Collaboration
- Splits complex tasks into parallel-executing agents for improved efficiency
- Visual orchestration interface for composing multi-step agent workflows
- Task decomposition and coordination across specialized agent roles
- Supports both sequential and parallel execution strategies
Built-in Tools and Integrations
- Browser automation for web-based task execution
- Code execution runtime for running scripts and programs
- Document processing for reading, generating, and transforming files
- MCP-based custom tool integrations for extending agent capabilities
- Custom model connections for plugging in preferred LLM providers
Enterprise and Deployment
- SSO and access control for team and enterprise use
- Zero-config cloud mode for instant onboarding
- Self-hosted local deployment for data privacy and compliance
- Built with React, Electron, and FastAPI for desktop and server components
- Apache-2.0 based open-source license for community extension