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 | 1 | verified | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | 1 | inferred | — |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | mcp | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
Addresses growing demand for local AI tools by providing private, on-device collaboration and coding, reflecting the shift toward data sovereignty.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“Local Deployment (Recommended) ... ✅ Local Deployment ... ✅ 100% Open Source”— readme
“Built-in Browser & Terminal Toolkits”— readme
“Local Deployment”— readme
“MCP Integration”— readme
“Model Agnostic - Support any model of your choice”— readme
FAQ
What is eigent?
A free, open-source desktop app that runs AI coding and collaboration locally, offering a privacy-focused alternative to cloud-based tools.
What does eigent do?
Enables AI-assisted coding and collaboration within a local environment without sending data to the cloud.
Why does eigent matter?
Addresses growing demand for local AI tools by providing private, on-device collaboration and coding, reflecting the shift toward data sovereignty.
How much does eigent cost?
Free
Is eigent free?
Yes — eigent has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is eigent open source?
Yes — eigent is open source.
Can I self-host eigent?
Yes — eigent can be self-hosted.
What does eigent integrate with?
mcp
How popular is eigent?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 33 upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-11).
What are the best eigent alternatives?
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