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 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | 3 | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| 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 pioneers the integration of AI with a proven development methodology, creating an AI co-pilot experience for project management.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“Cairn is the PM agent... open, self-hosted”— readme
“<a href="./DEPLOY.md">Self-host</a>”— readme
“<img alt="Self-hosted" src=...”— readme
“Link your product repo (read-only GitHub App or a local path) and the agent checks what's *actually shipped*”— readme
“an agent does the sorting (read, deduplicate, shape, route)”— readme
FAQ
What is Cairn?
A self-hosted Shape Up tool with a code-aware PM agent that helps engineering teams ship faster and more predictably.
What does Cairn do?
Use an AI assistant to manage project rhythm, track task progress, and provide code-aware suggestions while following the Shape Up methodology.
Why does Cairn matter?
It pioneers the integration of AI with a proven development methodology, creating an AI co-pilot experience for project management.
Is Cairn open source?
Yes — Cairn is open source.
Can I self-host Cairn?
Yes — Cairn can be self-hosted.
How popular is Cairn?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 1 upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-19).
What are the best Cairn alternatives?
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