Status basis: npm_downloads_7d gained 8 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 8 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 6 in the last 3d vs 3 in the 3d before (ratio 2.0x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 5 in the last 3d vs 3 in the 3d before (ratio 1.7x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 5 in the last 3d vs 3 in the 3d before (ratio 1.7x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 7 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 7 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 8 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 8 in the last 3d vs 2 in the 3d before (ratio 4.0x, threshold 1.5x)
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | inferred | 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 | — |
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Transforms AI code output from terminal text into a collaborative, visual workflow—representing a meaningful step toward AI engineering maturity.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“npx relay-studio (no install).”— readme
“autonomous agent builds each task”— readme
“Describe a feature → generate a specification or brainstorm interactively → decompose into tasks → autonomous agent builds each task → you review via approve/re”— readme
“Turn AI coding agents into a visual Kanban build loop.”— readme
FAQ
What is Relay?
Relay turns Claude Code's code generation into a visual Kanban board, letting developers drag and drop AI-generated tasks to manage full-stack development workflows.
What does Relay do?
Manage AI-generated development tasks through a visual Kanban interface to create an end-to-end, AI-driven software delivery pipeline.
Why does Relay matter?
Transforms AI code output from terminal text into a collaborative, visual workflow—representing a meaningful step toward AI engineering maturity.
How much does Relay cost?
Free + $20/mo
Is Relay free?
Yes — Relay has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free + $20/mo
Is Relay open source?
Yes — Relay is open source.
Can I self-host Relay?
Yes — Relay can be self-hosted.
How popular is Relay?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 2 upvotes (first indexed 2026-07-27).
What are the best Relay alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: Stealth Venture, taste-skill, archify, open-design, deer-flow, ruflo.