OpenClacky

What is OpenClacky?

OpenClacky is an open-source AI agent that you run locally and point at the model of your choice. It ships a browser UI where each task gets its own session and runs in parallel, plus a terminal client that you start by typing openclacky, with three permission levels, diff previews before writes and a .clacky rules file loaded per project. Skills are installable workflows invoked with slash commands, and after each task OpenClacky can write a new Skill or improve one you created, with that auto-evolution switchable in settings. Long-term memory is stored as local markdown files and recalled when a topic returns, and the feature list also covers scheduled tasks, browser automation and chat-app integrations. The client is free forever: you can bring your own key and pay model providers directly, or use OpenClacky AI Keys, a single balance billed per token at provider rates for models such as DeepSeek, GLM and Kimi. Enterprise engagements are quoted separately. The client runs on macOS, Linux and Windows.

Use cases

• Run a personal AI agent on your own model key
• Automate coding tasks from the terminal
• Turn repeated workflows into reusable Skills
• Schedule recurring agent tasks
• Automate a browser with an agent
• Extract tasks from meeting notes and documents

Who it's for

• Developers
• Power users
• Small teams
• Skill creators

Why use OpenClacky

• Costs nothing for the client itself, and the MIT license means personal and commercial use need no extra license.
• Keeps API keys on your device under BYOK, with requests going straight from your machine to the provider.
• Builds up reusable Skills and memory over time, so repeated work needs less explanation.
• Lets you choose between a visual web UI and a lightweight terminal client sharing the same configuration.
• Offers a single balance for several models through AI Keys when you prefer consolidated billing.

OpenClacky features

• Local web UI with parallel sessions and archived history
• Terminal client started with the openclacky command
• Three-tier permissions with diff preview before writes
• .clackyrules project rules loaded on startup
• Skill library with slash commands such as /commit and /deploy
• Skill auto-evolution after tasks, limited to user-created Skills
• Long-term memory stored as local markdown files
• Scheduled tasks and browser automation
• Chat-app (IM) integrations
• OpenAI-compatible model support and optional AI Keys billing

OpenClacky integrations

• DeepSeek
• Kimi
• GLM
• Chrome
• Edge
• Railway

How to get started with OpenClacky

1. Download the client for macOS, Linux or Windows, or install the CLI and run openclacky in a project folder.
2. Add your own OpenAI-compatible API key, or top up an AI Keys balance for supported models.
3. Give the agent a task in the web UI or the terminal, choosing a permission level and optional skills.
4. Review diffs and tool calls, run tasks in parallel sessions and let memory capture key decisions.
5. Install community Skills with /skill-add or let OpenClacky turn a repeated workflow into a new one.

OpenClacky limitations

• You must supply a model key or use AI Keys for billing, since no model is bundled
• BYOK users handle their own provider accounts, rate limits and regional access
• Skill auto-evolution only changes Skills you created, not built-in ones
• Reasoning models can return empty output if max_tokens is set too low

OpenClacky pricing

OpenClacky is open source, so you can use and self-host it for free.

OpenClacky plans

• Bring Your Own Key

  Free

  pay model providers directly

  • Full client with no usage limits
  • API keys stored locally
  • Supports OpenAI and other major providers

• OpenClacky AI Keys

  Usage-based

  per token at published provider rates

  • Full client with no usage limits
  • Single balance for every supported model
  • Direct access to DeepSeek and other models
  • Route optimization and caching

• Enterprise

  Custom

  • Custom engagements
  • For teams building branded products

Plans as listed on the official pricing page on 24 Oct 2026. Prices can change and may vary by country or exclude tax. Check the official pricing page.

OpenClacky alternatives

The main OpenClacky alternatives listed on Debuly are Claude Code, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Aider, goose and OpenCode. The table compares pricing and platforms; order is A–Z.

1. Ai

   Aider

   Open-source AI pair programming tool that runs in your terminal and edits code in your local git repository using the LLM you choose.

   CodingDeveloper platforms
   Open sourceVisit Aider (official site)
2. 

   Claude Code

   Anthropic's coding agent that fixes bugs, writes tests and runs migrations from your terminal, IDE, desktop app, web or Slack.

   CodingAutomation and agentsDeveloper platforms
   PaidVisit Claude Code (official site)
3. 

   goose

   Open source AI agent that runs on your machine as a desktop app, CLI or API and connects to tools through MCP extensions.

   Automation and agentsCodingDeveloper platforms
   Open sourceVisit goose (official site)
4. 

   Hermes Agent

   Free, MIT-licensed AI agent from Nous Research with persistent memory, auto-built skills, scheduling and chat-app access.

   Automation and agentsCodingProductivity
   Open sourceVisit Hermes Agent (official site)
5. 

   OpenClaw

   Open-source personal AI assistant that runs on your own devices and takes actions for you through WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord and other chat apps.

   Automation and agentsChat assistantsProductivity
   Open sourceVisit OpenClaw (official site)
6. 

   OpenCode

   Open-source AI coding agent for terminal, desktop and IDE, with optional low-cost Go model subscriptions and a team Console

   CodingDeveloper platformsAutomation and agents
   FreemiumVisit OpenCode (official site)

OpenClacky FAQ

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