Paperclip

Paperclip is an open-source, self-hosted application designed for managing AI agents to handle work tasks. Its core focus is on providing users with the ability to organize and run workflows using teams of AI agents, rather than relying on separate automations. The tool is positioned as a system where each person can have a team of agents to orchestrate work across various business functions.

Among its features, Paperclip offers an interactive setup process that guides users through configuring the database, authentication, and the creation of their first agent team. The platform includes tools for building organizational charts, setting goals, assigning tasks, managing budgets, and utilizing agent templates. This approach allows users to manage AI agents in a way that mirrors running a company, shifting the mental model from simply prompting an AI to actively managing a team structure.

Paperclip is intended for individuals and organizations looking to coordinate multiple AI agents for business-related tasks such as development, content creation, social media, marketing, quality assurance, research, and outreach. The system is open source and can be self-hosted, making it accessible to builders and those who prefer control over their deployment environment. The tool is available via GitHub, with instructions for getting started using npm and a command-line onboarding process.

By consolidating agent management, task assignment, and organizational planning in one interface, Paperclip aims to streamline the orchestration of autonomous agents for work. Its open-source and self-hosted nature allows for flexibility in deployment and customization to fit different business needs.