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.
Its open, auditable defense mechanism positions it as a foundational security standard for trustworthy AI agent deployment.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“self-hosted, open-source defense layer”— description
FAQ
What is AEGIS?
AEGIS is an open-source, self-hosted security layer that detects prompt injections and enforces access controls for LLM-powered applications and AI assistants.
What does AEGIS do?
To protect LLM applications and AI assistants from malicious prompt injections that could lead to unintended tool usage.
Why does AEGIS matter?
Its open, auditable defense mechanism positions it as a foundational security standard for trustworthy AI agent deployment.
How much does AEGIS cost?
Free
Is AEGIS free?
Yes — AEGIS has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Can I self-host AEGIS?
Yes — AEGIS can be self-hosted.
How popular is AEGIS?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 0 upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-18).
What are the best AEGIS alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: Audn.AI, Hidden Business, strix, AI-Infra-Guard, securenow.ai, AutoCVE.