Directory / Agent Tools

Agent-Native (Builder.io)

Open-source TypeScript framework for building AI agents that come with their own app UI; one action is exposed to the UI, agent, API, CLI and MCP. Bring your own LLM. Beta; developer-oriented.

Agent ToolsOpen sourceFree option
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CategoryAgent Tools
PricingFree, open source (MIT); optional hosting via Builder.io(summary; confirm on vendor site)
Free pathFree; create a project with npx and self-host anywhere
Official sitehttps://www.agent-native.comLink last checked 2026-10-19

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