What it does
Spring AI Alibaba helps Java programmers build AI agents, programs that can plan and carry out tasks using an AI model and tools.
It supports several agents working in sequence or side by side, voice agents, image understanding and step-by-step workflows. It connects to several AI model providers and to MCP, a standard for linking AI to outside tools.
There is also an admin platform for building agents visually and watching how they perform.
Who it's for
Java developers, especially those using the Spring framework.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. Needs Java and programming skills, plus an API key from an AI provider. 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
- Server
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
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. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): 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.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe