What it does
Agent Zero is an AI agent framework that gives the AI a full Linux computer to work in, running safely inside Docker, a tool that keeps software in its own container. The agent can use real desktop apps, a terminal, files and a web browser.
You can work on documents and spreadsheets together with it, organise work into projects with their own memory and settings, and let it hand tasks to helper agents. Its prompts, tools and settings can all be inspected and changed.
A plug-in hub offers community add-ons, and a bridge lets it work on files on your own computer.
Who it's for
Tinkerers and developers who want a flexible, general-purpose AI agent they can watch and customise.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. A desktop launcher for Mac, Windows and Linux guides setup, but Docker is required. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, Server
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Download the A0 Launcher for your computer and open it.
- Let the Launcher check Docker and create an Agent Zero instance.
- Open its web page, choose your AI provider, and give it a concrete task.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
- More on staying safe