# Swarmclaw — Self-Hosted Multi-Agent Runtime + MCP > Self-hosted multi-agent runtime with memory, delegation, schedules, and MCP tools. Run swarms via web dashboard or CLI. Verified 481★; pushed 2026-05-14. ## Install Copy the content below into your project: ## Quick Use ```bash npm i -g @swarmclawai/swarmclaw swarmclaw # Server runs on: open http://localhost:3456 ``` ## Intro Self-hosted multi-agent runtime with memory, delegation, schedules, and MCP tools. Run swarms via web dashboard or CLI. Verified 481★; pushed 2026-05-14. **Best for:** Builders who want a self-hosted agent dashboard plus a multi-agent runtime they can extend **Works with:** Node.js; optional Docker; supports multiple LLM providers and MCP tools (README) **Setup time:** 10-20 minutes ### Key facts (verified) - GitHub: 481 stars · 97 forks · pushed 2026-05-14. - License: MIT · owner avatar + repo URL verified via GitHub API. - README-backed entrypoint: `swarmclaw`. ## Main - Start with the global CLI to validate the runtime, then switch to Docker/repo mode if you need customization. - Keep agent roles small and explicit: delegation and schedules are powerful, but only when responsibilities are clear. - Treat MCP tools as guarded capabilities: add a tool only after you define limits, inputs, and audit expectations. - Pin your provider settings and re-run the same workflow to compare behavior across models and budgets. ### README (excerpt) **SwarmClaw** [![CI](https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw/actions/workflows/ci.yml) [![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/tag/swarmclawai/swarmclaw)](https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw/releases) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/%40swarmclawai%2Fswarmclaw?label=npm)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@swarmclawai/swarmclaw)

The self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework for autonomous agents. Open-source agent swarms with durable agent memory, MCP tools, skills, delegation, schedules, and 23+ LLM providers — a practical Claude Code and LangChain alternative.

SwarmClaw org chart with delegation and live agent activity

SwarmClaw is an open-source, self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework. Run autonomous AI agents, agent swarms, and orchestrators with heartbeats, schedules, delegation, agent memory, runtime skills, and reviewed conversation-to-skill learning — across OpenClaw gateways, Claude, GPT, Gemini, OpenRouter, Ollama, and 23+ other providers. Use it as your AI agent dashboard, agent orchestration platform, and home base for self-hosted multi-agent AI workflows. GitHub: https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw Docs: https://swarmclaw.ai/docs Website: https://swarmclaw.ai Discord: https://discord.gg/sbEavS8cPV Extension tutorial: https://swarmclaw.ai/docs/extension-tutorial ## Screenshots ### Source-backed notes - README shows a global install path (`npm i -g @swarmclawai/swarmclaw`) and starting the server on `http://localhost:3456`. - README describes durable agent memory, delegation, schedules, and MCP tool support as core features. - GitHub topics include multi-agent and MCP-related keywords (verified via GitHub API). ### FAQ - **Is it only a UI?**: No—README describes a full runtime plus web dashboard and CLI entrypoint. - **Do I need Docker?**: Not required for a first run; README recommends Docker for some sandbox execution paths. - **What’s a good first project?**: A 2–3 agent swarm with one MCP tool and a measurable output (tests, docs, or triage). ## Source & Thanks > Created by [swarmclawai](https://github.com/swarmclawai). Licensed under MIT. > > [swarmclawai/swarmclaw](https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw) — ⭐ 481 Thanks to the upstream maintainers and contributors for publishing this work under an open license. --- ## Quick Use ```bash npm i -g @swarmclawai/swarmclaw swarmclaw # Server runs on: open http://localhost:3456 ``` ## Intro Swarmclaw 是自托管多 agent 运行时：带持久记忆、委派/调度与 MCP 工具，可用本地 Web 控制台或 CLI 运行 agent swarms 并接入多模型 Provider；已验证 481★，更新于 2026-05-14。 **Best for:** 想要自托管 agent 控制台，并需要可扩展的多 agent 运行时的开发者 **Works with:** Node.js；可选 Docker；支持多模型 Provider 与 MCP 工具（见 README） **Setup time:** 10-20 minutes ### Key facts (verified) - GitHub：481 stars · 97 forks；最近更新 2026-05-14。 - 许可证：MIT；作者头像与仓库链接均已通过 GitHub API 复核。 - README 中可对照的入口：`swarmclaw`。 ## Main - 先用全局 CLI 跑通运行时；需要深度定制时再用 Docker 或从源码启动。 - 把 agent 角色拆小且明确：委派与调度很强，但前提是职责清晰。 - 把 MCP 工具当成受控能力：先定义边界与输入，再把工具接进 agent 流程。 - 固定 Provider 配置，重复跑同一流程对比不同模型/成本下的行为差异。 ### README (excerpt) **SwarmClaw** [![CI](https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw/actions/workflows/ci.yml) [![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/tag/swarmclawai/swarmclaw)](https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw/releases) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/%40swarmclawai%2Fswarmclaw?label=npm)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@swarmclawai/swarmclaw)

SwarmClaw org chart with delegation and live agent activity


_{Org chart for visualizing agent teams, delegation, and live activity.}	_{Agent chat with durable history, tools, and operator controls.}

### Source-backed notes - README 给出全局安装方式（`npm i -g @swarmclawai/swarmclaw`）并说明服务运行在 `http://localhost:3456`。 - README 描述持久记忆、委派/调度与 MCP 工具支持为核心能力。 - GitHub topics 包含 multi-agent 与 MCP 相关关键词（已通过 GitHub API 复核）。 ### FAQ - **它只是一个 UI 吗？**：不是：README 表示它包含运行时 + Web 控制台 + CLI 入口。 - **必须用 Docker 吗？**：不必须：首次体验可直接用 CLI；README 提到部分沙盒能力建议配 Docker。 - **第一个练手项目做什么？**：2–3 个 agent + 1 个 MCP 工具 + 可衡量产出（测试/文档/告警分拣）。 ## Source & Thanks > Created by [swarmclawai](https://github.com/swarmclawai). Licensed under MIT. > > [swarmclawai/swarmclaw](https://github.com/swarmclawai/swarmclaw) — ⭐ 481 --- Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/swarmclaw-self-hosted-multi-agent-runtime-mcp Author: Agent Toolkit


_{Org chart for visualizing agent teams, delegation, and live activity.}	_{Agent chat with durable history, tools, and operator controls.}