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 | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | 2 | 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.
Infrastructure layer for building AI programming assistants with scalable agent runtime capabilities, a key component in the agent ecosystem.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“herdr is a background server; the terminals live inside it.”— readme
“one rust binary, no electron”— readme
“agents drive herdr through the cli and socket api: they can spawn panes, prompt each other,”— readme
“herdr is a background server; the terminals live inside it. close the lid, drop the network, or restart the machine; agents keep working”— readme
“agent skill →](https://herdr.dev/docs/agent-skill/)”— readme
FAQ
What is herdr?
A runtime environment built for coding agents that lets AI models execute code, invoke tools, and handle state in a controlled way.
What does herdr do?
Let AI autonomously write, test, and debug code while safely executing and managing the code lifecycle.
Why does herdr matter?
Infrastructure layer for building AI programming assistants with scalable agent runtime capabilities, a key component in the agent ecosystem.
Is herdr open source?
Yes — herdr is open source.
Can I self-host herdr?
Yes — herdr can be self-hosted.
How popular is herdr?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 37.4k upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-29).
What are the best herdr alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: open-design, deer-flow, Agent-Reach, ruflo, career-ops, orca.