What it does
PraisonAI is a framework for building AI agents, from a single agent to a whole team that divides up work. Its makers say agents can research, plan, write code and run tasks.
It comes with built-in memory, the ability to answer from your own documents, and support for many different AI models.
You can set it up with a few lines of Python, or download a desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Who it's for
Developers and tinkerers who want to build and run autonomous AI agents.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. You install it with Python or download the desktop app, and connect an AI account. 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
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
- Download the app for your computer from the project's releases page, or install it with Python.
- Add an AI provider account key.
- Give an agent a goal and let it work.
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.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- More on staying safe