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What is Agent-Native?
Agent-Native is an open-source TypeScript framework for building apps where an AI agent and a user interface operate on the same things. It's maintained by Builder.io, released under the MIT license on GitHub, and leaves the choice of model, database and host to you.
The core idea: one action, two callers
You define each capability once as a typed action with defineAction(). The agent calls it as a tool, the React UI calls it from code, and both go through the same validation and permissions. Because they share one PostgreSQL database and the agent is told what's on screen (current page, selected record), a person can hand a task to the agent, inspect it in the UI, fix something by hand and let the agent carry on. The agent never clicks through the interface; it uses the same action layer.
What's already wired up
- Agent chat embedded in your app.
- Authentication, organizations, permissions and resource sharing.
- Skills, persistent memory, scheduled automations and agent teams.
- Actions exposed over HTTP, MCP and A2A, plus a CLI.
- Deploy targets including Node.js, Docker, Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare and AWS, with Neon, Supabase or plain Postgres.
Ready-made apps
The project ships open-source apps you can run as they are or fork: design, slides, analytics, calendar, mail, screen and meeting recording (Clips), forms, content and a brand asset library. A desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux bundles them together.
When it's the right fit
It's aimed at developers who want an agent to do real work while people can see, edit or approve the results. If you only need one model response or a fixed sequence, the docs themselves suggest something simpler. The framework is free to use; you pay separately for your model provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, Builder.io or local Ollama) and hosting.
Agent-Native features and use cases
How to use Agent-Native
Agent-Native FAQ
Is Agent-Native free?
Yes. The source is on GitHub under the MIT license with no usage fee. You only pay for the model you connect and your own infrastructure.
Who builds Agent-Native?
Builder.io develops it and also operates the hosted apps and documentation at agent-native.com.
Which AI models can I use?
You can connect through Builder.io, bring your own Anthropic or OpenAI key, or run models locally with Ollama.
What do I need to get started?
Node.js 22.22 or newer and pnpm. A single npx command scaffolds an app with a UI, authentication and a sample action.
How is it different from a regular chatbot?
The agent isn't stuck in a text box. It works on the same data as the interface, and people can review and edit its output on normal screens.
Does the agent drive the UI by clicking around?
No. It goes through the same action layer the UI uses, so there's no browser automation involved.
Where can I deploy it?
Node.js, Docker, Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare, Render, Koyeb, Deno Deploy, AWS or Azure, paired with Neon, Supabase, RDS, Cloud SQL or any Postgres.
Can it talk to other agents or to Claude?
Yes. Apps can act as an MCP server, call MCP tools and communicate with other agents over the A2A protocol.
Are there apps I can try without coding?
Yes. A desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux bundles the design, slides, calendar, mail and other apps.
Agent-Native pricing and plans
Reference price: 0 USD. Source · Verified: October 20, 2026
Framework: free ($0), open source under the MIT license. Checked on: 20/10/2026.
- You can download, modify and self-host it with no licence fee.
- The sample apps and the desktop app are free downloads too.
Separate costs (not charged by Agent-Native):
- Whichever model provider you connect (Anthropic, OpenAI or Builder.io), unless you run Ollama locally.
- Hosting and the PostgreSQL database.
Builder.io also runs hosted versions of the apps at agent-native.com under its own SaaS terms; no price list for those is published on the site.
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