No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
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| Open source | — | unknown | — |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | — |
| Bring your own key | 1 | inferred | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
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It brings real-time screen awareness and multi-step task execution to the desktop, making it one of the first practical AI agents for personal computing automation.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“using your own AI API keys”— description
“macOS desktop AI agent”— description
FAQ
What is Hacking Monkey?
Hacking Monkey is a macOS-native AI agent that observes the screen, understands user intent, and automates multi-step tasks across applications using custom APIs.
What does Hacking Monkey do?
To automate complex, cross-app workflows on macOS, such as data extraction, file organization, and testing, by executing sequences of actions based on natural language commands.
Why does Hacking Monkey matter?
It brings real-time screen awareness and multi-step task execution to the desktop, making it one of the first practical AI agents for personal computing automation.
How much does Hacking Monkey cost?
Free + $20/mo for API access and advanced automation
Is Hacking Monkey free?
Yes — Hacking Monkey has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free + $20/mo for API access and advanced automation
Can I self-host Hacking Monkey?
Yes — Hacking Monkey can be self-hosted.
How popular is Hacking Monkey?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 1 upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-18).
What are the best Hacking Monkey alternatives?
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