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Agent Zero is an open-source agent framework that gives autonomous AI agents a full Dockerized Linux desktop, a browser, and a bridge to the host machine for…

  • AI
  • Productivity
Agent Zero is an open-source agent framework that gives autonomous AI agents a full Dockerized Linux desktop, a browser, and a bridge to the host machine for work that needs more than chat. It pairs a Canvas with real GUI software, terminals, and files with Document Object Model (DOM) browser annotation, live document cowork, and projects, skills, and plugins for managing agents. Developers and self-hosters use it to create and deploy autonomous agents by connecting a Large Language Model (LLM) provider such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Cohere, or a local Ollama instance.

Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms

  • Unraid
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)
  • Mac (not listed)
  • Windows (not listed)
  • Linux (not listed)

Health score?A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). When the source code has been checked, a fifth factor, security check (20%: automated scan for committed secrets, unsafe desktop-app settings, known-vulnerable dependencies and project hygiene; any serious finding caps it at 20), is added. Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

67/100 Good

Maintained
100last commit 22 days ago
Popular
8619,398 GitHub stars
Easy to install
452 install platforms, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
404 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM
Security check
201 serious finding, 27 minor, CI, tests

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 13 days ago

GitHub stars
19,398
Open issues
141
Last commit
2026-09-23
Latest release
v2.13
Activity
declining

Checked 7 days ago - source: GitHub (agent0ai/agent-zero)

Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 4 GB RAM. ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

Checked 17 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Run the matching one-line installer In PowerShell, run: irm https://ps.agent-zero.ai | iex, or in a Unix terminal, run: curl -fsSL https://bash.agent-zero.ai | bash. This starts the automated setup; skipping the right command means Agent Zero won't be installed. source
  • Let Unix setup find Docker On Linux or macOS, the Unix install line checks for Docker, a program that packages apps into a safe, separate container. If Docker isn't available, Agent Zero may not start properly. source
  • Confirm the agent is reachable After setup, request the agent card at the /a2a/.well-known/agent.json address. This small file lists what the agent can do and confirms your connection is working; a missing reply means it isn't running or reachable. source
  • Initial LLM provider setup After deploying the container, open the web interface and configure at least one LLM provider during initial setup by entering an API key (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Cohere) or an Ollama instance URL. source
  • Unraid Tailscale post argument If you are not using Tailscale, create --BRANCH=main as a standard variable and remove it from the post arguments, because the --BRANCH=main post argument breaks installation. source

Fetched 8 days ago - each note links to its source

Alternatives

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Common questions

Why might Agent Zero fail to start after running the Unix installer?

The Unix setup checks for Docker on Linux or macOS. If Docker is not available, Agent Zero may not start properly.

What should I back up before updating?

The recommended setup is to back up the /a0/usr path.

How can I verify that the external A2A agent endpoint is reachable?

Request the A2A well-known agent card after setup. A missing reply means the agent is not running or reachable.

What must I do during first-run onboarding?

Open the Web UI and configure your first models. The guided wizard can set up OpenRouter as the default provider or another cloud or local provider.

How do I let an instance access host files or the browser?

Use the Launcher or A0 CLI Connector to connect your host terminal, files, and browser. Opt in to Host access when an instance needs files, browser, or desktop access.

Answers sourced from agent-zero.ai, agent-zero.ai, deepwiki.com, deepwiki.com

Community

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