paperclip
The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work
Paperclip is an open-source orchestration platform that manages teams of AI agents as if they were employees in a company. Built with Node.js and React, it coordinates multiple agents—including OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor—through organizational structures like org charts, budgets, task management, and governance workflows. Teams use it to run autonomous AI businesses 24/7 with centralized monitoring, cost controls, and approval gates, all from a task-manager-style dashboard.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Coordinating 20+ simultaneous coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor) working toward a unified product goal
- 02Running autonomous AI businesses 24/7 with recurring routines for customer support, social media, and reporting
- 03Managing cross-functional AI teams (CEO, CTO, engineers, designers, marketers) with clear delegation and accountability
- 04Enforcing spending limits and tracking token costs across multiple AI providers and models
- 05Building a portfolio of autonomous companies from one deployment with isolated data and budgets
- 06Reviewing agent work products, diffs, and screenshots before deployment with governance approval gates
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paperclip — FAQ
What is Paperclip and what does it do?+
Paperclip is an open-source Node.js server and React UI that orchestrates teams of AI agents into organizational structures with roles, budgets, task assignments, and governance. It manages agents from different providers (OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) as if they were employees in a company, handling coordination, cost control, and audit trails.
How do I install Paperclip?+
Run the quickstart installer with curl and bash from the official script at paperclip.ing, or install via npx with `npx --registry https://registry.npmjs.org paperclipai onboard --yes`. For manual installation, clone the GitHub repo and run `pnpm install && pnpm dev`. The platform requires Node.js 20 or newer.
Which AI agents and clients does Paperclip work with?+
Paperclip integrates with OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, bash scripts, and HTTP-based bots. Any agent that can receive a heartbeat and respond to task assignments can be hired into the organizational system.
Does Paperclip require API keys or a paid account?+
Paperclip itself is free and open-source under the MIT license with no Paperclip account required for self-hosting. You bring your own API keys for the AI providers your agents use (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.), and the platform tracks and enforces budgets for those services.
Can I run multiple AI companies from one Paperclip deployment?+
Yes, a single Paperclip deployment supports unlimited companies with complete data isolation between them. This lets you manage a portfolio of autonomous businesses from one control plane with separate budgets, agents, and audit trails for each.
Is Paperclip free to use?+
Yes, Paperclip is open-source software released under the MIT license and free to self-host. You only pay for the compute resources (your own server or cloud deployment) and the API costs for the AI models your agents use.
How do I install paperclip?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. paperclip is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is paperclip free?+
paperclip is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.