Status basis: npm_downloads_7d gained 207 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 207 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -232 per 3d from 78 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -398 per 3d from 78 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 146 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -21 per 3d from 93 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -21 per 3d from 93 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 93 in the last 3d vs 48 in the 3d before (ratio 1.9x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -63 per 3d from 74 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 93 in the last 3d vs 48 in the 3d before (ratio 1.9x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -26 per 3d from 389 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 48 per 3d from 389 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | 0 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 1 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 acts as a smart orchestration layer for AI coding agents, enhancing performance by intelligently managing tool selection—making it a key component in advanced AI development pipelines.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“npm i -g tenjin-cli”— readme
“No API keys. No pile of MCP servers. No rules to write.”— readme
“the router suggests it and your agent calls it.”— readme
“The tool router for coding agents.”— readme
“Give your agent superpowers once. Tenjin hands it the right tool when it helps”— readme
FAQ
What is Tenjin?
Tenjin is a tool router for Claude Code that automatically selects the best available tools for each programming task, improving accuracy and efficiency.
What does Tenjin do?
Enable Claude Code to dynamically pick the optimal toolchain for a given coding task without manual configuration.
Why does Tenjin matter?
It acts as a smart orchestration layer for AI coding agents, enhancing performance by intelligently managing tool selection—making it a key component in advanced AI development pipelines.
How much does Tenjin cost?
Free (routing is free, providers are paid)
Is Tenjin free?
Yes — Tenjin has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free (routing is free, providers are paid)
Is Tenjin open source?
Yes — Tenjin is open source.
Can I self-host Tenjin?
Yes — Tenjin can be self-hosted.
How popular is Tenjin?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 4 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-26).
What are the best Tenjin alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: Stealth Venture, taste-skill, archify, open-design, deer-flow, ruflo.