smolagents
Hugging Face's minimal library for code-writing agents.
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About smolagents
smolagents is listed in our frameworks category and is aimed at builders. Hugging Face's minimal library for code-writing agents. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
What is smolagents?
smolagents is Hugging Face's library for running powerful agents in a few lines of code. The agent logic fits in about 1,000 lines, keeping abstractions minimal.
Its CodeAgent writes its actions as code rather than tool-call JSON, and can execute in sandboxes via Blaxel, E2B, Modal or Docker. You can share and pull tools or agents through the Hugging Face Hub, and it is model-agnostic.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: huggingface.co/docs/smolagents.
Who is smolagents for?
Python developers who want a small, readable agent library, especially for code-writing agents.
smolagents at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: huggingface/smolagents · 29,959 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Agent logic in about 1,000 lines
- CodeAgent writes actions as code
- Sandboxed execution (Blaxel, E2B, Modal, Docker)
- Hugging Face Hub sharing
- Model-agnostic
smolagents FAQ
What is smolagents?
smolagents is Hugging Face's library for running powerful agents in a few lines of code. The agent logic fits in about 1,000 lines, keeping abstractions minimal.
Who is smolagents for?
Python developers who want a small, readable agent library, especially for code-writing agents.
Is smolagents free?
smolagents'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 smolagents open source?
Yes. smolagents is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to smolagents?
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