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Agent Afk

Agent Afk is an open-source, TypeScript coding-agent runtime that runs locally and uses model providers, including local models, to work on software tasks. Its terminal, daemon and Telegram surfaces share sessions, memory and tools; it can orchestrate subagents, verify changes and save inspectable run traces.

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Understand the project

Practical overview

When it fits

Use Agent Afk when a coding task can be delegated to a tool-using agent and you want to check its trace or return to the work asynchronously.

Who it is for

  • Developers delegating long or multi-step coding tasks and checking in asynchronously.
  • Engineers running headless or CI-adjacent agent workflows.
  • Developers who want a Telegram interface for supervising and continuing agent sessions.

Documented uses

  • Delegate feature implementation or other multi-step software work.
  • Run parallel subagent checks on code changes or investigate failing tests.
  • Inspect a record of tool calls, decisions and cost after a run.
  • Continue or supervise a shared session through the terminal, daemon or Telegram.
Before you choose

Requirements & limits

The documented CLI installation requires a supported Node.js version and model-provider authentication. Telegram use requires a bot token and an allowed chat ID.

  • The CLI supports Node 22.22.2–22.x, 24.15–24.x and 26+; Node 23.x and 25.x are excluded.
  • The project describes support for multiple model providers, including local models; the documentation's quick start explains Anthropic API-key setup.
  • The terminal, daemon and Telegram bot share session context, memory and tools.
  • Unattended-run controls include cost ceilings, turn limits, working-directory access approval and optional Git worktree isolation.
  • With pnpm 10 or later, the documented postinstall hook may be skipped unless build scripts are approved.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Install Agent Afk and check configuration

Install the CLI, authenticate with a model provider and check the setup before starting a session.

Before you start

  • Node 22.22.2–22.x, 24.15–24.x or 26 and later; Node 23.x and 25.x are excluded.
  • An account or credentials for a supported model provider; the quick start detects existing Claude Code or Codex credentials.

Steps

  1. Install the package with the command below.

    Documented command
    npm install -g agent-afk

  2. Run afk login to authenticate.

  3. Run afk doctor to check configuration and provider connectivity.

Expected outcome

The CLI is installed and its configuration and provider connectivity have been checked.

Guide limitations

  • This setup sequence does not itself run or verify a coding task.
  • The documented Node version ranges exclude Node 23.x and 25.x.
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Compare options for Agent orchestration

These projects document a common task and share a project role. This is a source-based comparison, not an execution benchmark or a guarantee of interchangeability.

ProjectDocumented purposePlatformAccess and requirements
Agent AfkDelegate feature implementation or other multi-step software work.CLI, Self-hostedThe documented CLI installation requires a supported Node.js version and model-provider authentication. Telegram use requires a bot token and an allowed chat ID.
Bedrock EngineerCreate project folders and files, read and write project content, and manage project structure.Cloud, WebThe README describes a native app with downloads for macOS and Windows and build targets for macOS, Windows and Linux. Users must configure AWS credentials. The repository lists an MIT-0 license.
AgorRun coding-agent tasks in separate Git branches with distinct environments and conversation histories.CLI, WebThe repository documents an npm installation for self-hosting and also points to Agor Cloud Open Beta. It requires Node.js 22.12 or later and Git for the documented npm setup.
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Sources & review

Official repository ↗Guide documentation ↗
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