# Omnigent: Free Open Source Alternative to Claude Managed Agents, Polygraph

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/omnigent
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Omnigent (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Claude Managed Agents, Polygraph. Meta-harness that sits above Claude Code, Codex, and other AI agents to add policy enforcement, sandboxing, and real-time collaborative sessions.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Omnigent
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://omnigent.ai/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/omnigent-ai/omnigent
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 11.3k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/omnigent-ai/omnigent or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (2)
Replacing these paid tools with Omnigent saves up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Claude Managed Agents](https://caniforkit.com/claude-managed-agents) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Claude Managed Agents vs Omnigent](https://caniforkit.com/vs/claude-managed-agents-vs-omnigent) |
| [Polygraph](https://caniforkit.com/polygraph) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Polygraph vs Omnigent](https://caniforkit.com/vs/polygraph-vs-omnigent) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Omnigent free and open source?
Omnigent is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Meta-harness that sits above Claude Code, Codex, and other AI agents to add policy enforcement, sandboxing, and real-time collaborative sessions.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Omnigent?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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