Paperclip
Self-hosted app for running a team of AI agents like a small company, with org charts, goals, budgets and approval gates across Claude Code, Codex, OpenClaw and other harnesses.
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About Paperclip
Paperclip is listed in our business agents category and is aimed at builders. Self-hosted app for running a team of AI agents like a small company, with org charts, goals, budgets and approval gates across Claude Code, Codex, OpenClaw and other harnesses. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-17.
What is Paperclip?
Paperclip is open-source orchestration for teams of AI agents: "If OpenClaw is an employee, Paperclip is the company."
It is a self-hosted Node.js app; our listing notes org charts, goals, budgets and approval gates across Claude Code, Codex, OpenClaw and other harnesses.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: paperclip.ing.
Who is Paperclip for?
Teams running many agents who want structure and oversight.
Paperclip at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: paperclipai/paperclip · 105,458 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Agent org charts
- Goals and budgets
- Approval gates
- Many harnesses
Paperclip FAQ
What is Paperclip?
Paperclip is open-source orchestration for teams of AI agents: "If OpenClaw is an employee, Paperclip is the company."
Who is Paperclip for?
Teams running many agents who want structure and oversight.
Is Paperclip free?
Paperclip'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 Paperclip open source?
Yes. Paperclip is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Paperclip?
Similar tools include Dust, GoRaven, Brev, Empyre, Athena Intelligence and Moltgate.
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