MetaGPT
Multi-agent framework that assigns roles like product manager and engineer to LLM agents to build software.
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About MetaGPT
MetaGPT is listed in our frameworks category and is aimed at builders. Multi-agent framework that assigns roles like product manager and engineer to LLM agents to build software. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is MetaGPT?
MetaGPT is a multi-agent framework that assigns different roles to LLM agents, such as product manager and engineer, so they form a collaborative team for complex tasks like building software from a one-line requirement.
The team also launched MGX (MetaGPT X), a natural-language programming product, in February 2025, and its AFlow paper on automating agentic workflow generation was accepted for an oral presentation at ICLR 2025.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: atoms.dev/metagpt.
Who is MetaGPT for?
Developers and researchers interested in role-based multi-agent systems for software generation.
MetaGPT at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: FoundationAgents/MetaGPT · 70,946 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Role-based multi-agent collaboration
- Software generation from a one-line requirement
- Research-backed (AFlow, ICLR 2025)
- Related product: MGX
MetaGPT FAQ
What is MetaGPT?
MetaGPT is a multi-agent framework that assigns different roles to LLM agents, such as product manager and engineer, so they form a collaborative team for complex tasks like building software from a one-line requirement.
Who is MetaGPT for?
Developers and researchers interested in role-based multi-agent systems for software generation.
Is MetaGPT free?
MetaGPT's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is MetaGPT open source?
Yes. MetaGPT is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to MetaGPT?
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