# Paperclip [Coding agents](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/cli-agent)Paperclip[Last checked Nov 12, 2026](https://www.agentlist.io/changelog) Paperclip is an open-source Node.js server and React UI that orchestrates a team of AI agents with org charts, budgets and governance. [Visit Paperclip](https://paperclip.ing/) - [paperclip.ing](https://paperclip.ing/) - [github.com/paperclipai/paperclip](https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip) - Open source (MIT) - Self-hosted - Org charts and budgets - Bring your own agents ## At a glance **Who it's for**: Operators who run several agents toward business goals and want task, cost and permission tracking in one place. **What does it do?**: Orchestration for teams of AI agents. You set a goal, add agents in roles like CEO, CTO and engineer, set budgets and approve, then monitor work and costs from one dashboard. Under the task-manager look it has org charts, governance and goal alignment. [github.com (source for What does it do?)](https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip) [paperclip.ing (source for What does it do?)](https://paperclip.ing/) **Where does it run?**: A Node.js server and React UI that you run yourself, with a hosted Paperclip Cloud on a waitlist. [github.com (source for Where does it run?)](https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip) **What does it cost?**: Free and open source under MIT. A Paperclip Cloud waitlist is open on the site. [github.com (source for What does it cost?)](https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip) [paperclip.ing (source for What does it cost?)](https://paperclip.ing/) **Which agents does it work with?**: OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Pi, Hermes, Grok Build and Kimi Code. Anything that can receive a heartbeat can be hired, and custom adapters extend the list. [github.com (source for Which agents does it work with?)](https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip) **Who makes it?**: paperclipai, an open-source project on GitHub. MIT licensed. [github.com (source for Who makes it?)](https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip) ## Common questions What is Paperclip? Paperclip is an open-source Node.js server and React UI that orchestrates a team of AI agents with org charts, budgets and governance. Who is Paperclip for? Operators who run several agents toward business goals and want task, cost and permission tracking in one place. How much does Paperclip cost? Free and open source under MIT. A Paperclip Cloud waitlist is open on the site. Checked against the vendor's pages on Nov 12, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm before you decide. Does Paperclip run locally or in the cloud? Paperclip runs in the vendor's cloud. You use it through chat apps and an API. What are alternatives to Paperclip? See the Coding agents shortlist for the other options. [See all CLI agents](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/cli-agent) --- Source: [Paperclip: pricing & alternatives | agentlist.io](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/paperclip). This is the public page rendered as Markdown; interactive controls require the website.