Status basis: npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -153 per 3d from 24 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -153 per 3d from 24 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -101 per 3d from 30 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -101 per 3d from 30 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- 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.
It fills a critical gap by enabling autonomous execution of core research tasks in academic workflows.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“Local models are supported through the setup flow. For LM Studio, run `feynman setup`”— readme
“Local models are supported through the setup flow.”— readme
“npm install -g @advaitpaliwal/feynman”— readme
FAQ
What is feynman?
Feynman is an open-source AI agent designed for researchers to automatically conduct literature searches, synthesize findings, and generate research summaries.
What does feynman do?
Automate literature review, information synthesis, and research summarization to improve research efficiency.
Why does feynman matter?
It fills a critical gap by enabling autonomous execution of core research tasks in academic workflows.
How much does feynman cost?
Open source (free)
Is feynman free?
Yes — feynman has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Open source (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: 1.2k upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-18).
What are the best feynman alternatives?
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