No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | — | unknown | — |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
It moves beyond individual AI use by establishing a foundational system for team-based AI workstreams, making it essential for scaling AI adoption in engineering teams.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“Daemon on your machine or company server.”— description
FAQ
What is AFK?
AFK serves as a centralized command hub for technical teams managing AI coding agents, enabling persistent conversations, tool access control, and task handoffs across workflows.
What does AFK do?
To centrally manage AI coding agents' sessions, permissions, and task transitions within a team to ensure secure and traceable collaboration.
Why does AFK matter?
It moves beyond individual AI use by establishing a foundational system for team-based AI workstreams, making it essential for scaling AI adoption in engineering teams.
How much does AFK cost?
Free + $20/mo
Is AFK free?
Yes — AFK has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free + $20/mo
Can I self-host AFK?
Yes — AFK can be self-hosted.
How popular is AFK?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 17 upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-10).
What are the best AFK alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: deepseek-harness, gemini-cli, Codédex, LLM Gateway, oh-my-openagent, goose.