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 | — | 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.
As the first open-source AI research agent with multi-step reasoning and tool use, it represents a significant step toward autonomous scientific discovery.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“curl -fsSL https://feynman.is/install | bash”— readme
“Local models are supported through the setup flow.”— readme
FAQ
What is feynman?
An open-source AI agent that autonomously handles literature reviews, experiment design, and data analysis for researchers.
What does feynman do?
Automate literature reviews, experiment design, and data analysis to accelerate scientific research.
Why does feynman matter?
As the first open-source AI research agent with multi-step reasoning and tool use, it represents a significant step toward autonomous scientific discovery.
How much does feynman cost?
Free
Is feynman free?
Yes — feynman has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is feynman open source?
Yes — feynman is open source.
Can I self-host feynman?
Yes — feynman can be self-hosted.
How popular is feynman?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 867 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-07).
What are the best feynman alternatives?
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