
AI agents
AutoGPT
An autonomous AI agent that plans and executes tasks on its own
Popularity
★ 187k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
MIT
Category
AI agents
What it does
Give it a goal and it breaks the work into steps, browses, writes files and keeps going until the job is done. One of the original autonomous-agent projects.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals

Before you start
- Setup difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineRequired
- API keyRequired
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
AutoGPT FAQ
- Is AutoGPT free?
- AutoGPT itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use AutoGPT?
- It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.
- Does AutoGPT work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use AutoGPT commercially?
- The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoGPT (this page) | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| openclaw | Required | Required | Yes | No | Not verified |
| langflow | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Gemini CLI | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.