nanobot
Lightweight, self-hosted AI agent that runs in a web UI, terminal, or chat app, handling long-running workflows with controlled token budgets.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Claude Duet.
Replaces 9 paid apps
up to $205/mo ($2,460/yr) in subscriptions
nanobot FAQ
Common questions
Is nanobot free and open source?+
nanobot is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Lightweight, self-hosted AI agent that runs in a web UI, terminal, or chat app, handling long-running workflows with controlled token budgets.
What paid software does nanobot replace?+
nanobot serves as a free replacement for 9 paid SaaS applications: Claude Duet, Gemini Spark, Instinct, Manus, Manus Cue, Msty Claw, OpenAI Dots, Tasklet, Zo Computer, saving up to $205/month ($2,460/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up nanobot?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with nanobot?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Claude Duet.