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 | 4 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | mcp,docker,kubernetes,ssh | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
Its lightweight, database-free design and single-binary deployment make it easy to set up and reuse, offering a practical low-code approach to DevOps automation.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“It is open source and self-hostable: a single binary with a built-in Web UI”— readme
“Run existing shell commands, Docker containers, Kubernetes Jobs, and remote commands over SSH without modifications.”— readme
“Define [DAGs] in a declarative YAML format.”— readme
“retries, notifications, and webhook triggers in one place.”— readme
“durable-execution”— topics
FAQ
What is dagu?
Dagu is a self-hosted workflow orchestrator that uses simple YAML files to automate repetitive DevOps tasks like deployments and backups, keeping logic separate from application code.
What does dagu do?
Automate repetitive operations like deployments, releases, and backups using YAML configurations to reduce manual errors.
Why does dagu matter?
Its lightweight, database-free design and single-binary deployment make it easy to set up and reuse, offering a practical low-code approach to DevOps automation.
How much does dagu cost?
Free
Is dagu free?
Yes — dagu has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is dagu open source?
Yes — dagu is open source.
Can I self-host dagu?
Yes — dagu can be self-hosted.
What does dagu integrate with?
mcp,docker,kubernetes,ssh
How popular is dagu?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 35 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-11).
What are the best dagu alternatives?
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