yao is a coding AI agent. Pricing: not stated on the product page. As of 2026-09-10, KanonAgent records 7.6k upvotes. First indexed by KanonAgent on 2026-07-24.
Yao lets developers build AI agents and web apps with a single binary file, eliminating setup complexity and enabling instant local deployment.
7.6k upvotes
Tracked by Kanon since Jul 24, 2026
No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
📈 Timelinewhat changed, and when
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
🔎 Known / Unknown
13 of 23 fields unknown
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | verified | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
🤖 Agent teardown · coding
AutonomyL2 · tool-calling(evidence: "Native MCP Support — Connect tools via process, SSE, or STDI…")
Prerequisitesopen source · self-hostable
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“Yao is an open-source runtime for building AI agents and web applications — shipped as a single binary.”— readme
“Native MCP Support — Connect tools via process, SSE, or STDIO transport”— readme
“You define the boundaries. ... Create Hook runs before the executor”— readme
Signal source: GitHub
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FAQ
What is yao?
Yao lets developers build AI agents and web apps with a single binary file, eliminating setup complexity and enabling instant local deployment.
Is yao open source?
Yes — yao is open source.
Can I self-host yao?
Yes — yao can be self-hosted.
How popular is yao?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 7.6k upvotes (first indexed 2026-07-24).
What are the best yao alternatives?
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