AutoGPT
AutoGPT is an open-source platform for building, deploying, and running AI agents that automate complete workflows. It solves the problem of manually executing multi-step tasks by letting users describe outcomes in plain English or design steps visually, then run agents on demand or via schedules. It is for developers and businesses seeking to automate tasks across various domains.
🎬 How to Use AutoGPT - Complete Tutorial · Howfinity
✨ Key features
- AutoPilot: turn plain English descriptions into working agents.
- Visual builder for drag-and-drop agent creation.
- 45+ integrations with platforms like Gmail, GitHub, Slack.
- Access to hundreds of AI models.
- Run agents on demand, schedules, or triggers.
- Marketplace with pre-built agents to customize.
🎯 Use cases
- Automate daily brief preparation from internal and external signals.
- Research accounts before sales meetings.
- Generate campaign drafts from a launch brief.
- Triage engineering incidents and suggest causes.
- Draft customer support replies and flag escalations.
📦 Installation
🧰 Requirements: Self-hosting requires Docker and configuration, plus model API keys; the managed Platform requires a paid plan and no setup.
Self-host AutoGPT
macOS and Linux:
curl -fsSL https://setup.agpt.co/install.sh -o install.sh && bash install.sh
Windows PowerShell:
powershell -c "iwr https://setup.agpt.co/install.bat -o install.bat; ./install.bat"
🚀 Usage
The README does not provide a code example for using the tool beyond installation. For usage, refer to the hosted platform or documentation.
⚠️ Good to know
Self-hosting requires you to provide infrastructure and model API keys, and maintain the deployment; the hosted Platform is a paid service with usage-based agent runs.
❓ FAQ
What is the difference between the hosted Platform and self-hosting?
The hosted Platform is managed by AutoGPT, with no setup and a paid plan; self-hosting is free but you manage infrastructure and API keys.
Can I use AutoGPT for free?
Yes, self-hosting is free with no license fee, but you pay for your own infrastructure and model providers.
What integrations are available?
AutoGPT connects to 45+ platforms including Gmail, Google Calendar, GitHub, Slack, Notion, and more.
What is AutoGPT Classic?
AutoGPT Classic is the original standalone agent, available in the 'classic/' directory under the MIT License.
📊 Repository
🤖 Overview, features, install steps and FAQ were generated from the project's README on Sep 4, 2026. Always check the original source before running commands.