MS-Agent
ModelScope's modular agent framework for complex, long-running tasks that combines models, tools, skills and sub-agents in a customizable harness.
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About MS-Agent
MS-Agent is listed in our frameworks category and is aimed at builders. ModelScope's modular agent framework for complex, long-running tasks that combines models, tools, skills and sub-agents in a customizable harness. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
MS-Agent at a glance
- Category: Frameworks
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- Licence: Apache License 2.0 (OSI-approved open source)
- GitHub: modelscope/ms-agent · 4,417 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Latest release: v1.6.0, Mar 23, 2026
- Last commit: Oct 19, 2026
- Official site: ms-agent-en.readthedocs.io/en/latest
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
MS-Agent FAQ
What is MS-Agent?
ModelScope's modular agent framework for complex, long-running tasks that combines models, tools, skills and sub-agents in a customizable harness.
How much does MS-Agent cost?
MS-Agent'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 MS-Agent open source?
Yes. MS-Agent's GitHub repository is published under the Apache License 2.0, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find MS-Agent's source code?
On GitHub at modelscope/ms-agent, which had 4,417 stars as of Oct 21, 2026. The latest release is v1.6.0 (Mar 23, 2026).
What are alternatives to MS-Agent?
Similar tools include LangChain Deep Agents, BotSharp, DeepSeek Harness, Agentlas, Adala and IBM CUGA.
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