Practical overview
When it fits
Use SmythOS Studio when a visual workflow authoring experience is useful but you also want a custom-code extension path and a separately identified runtime for agent execution.
Who it is for
- Teams that want to model AI agent workflows visually.
- Developers who want to extend visual designs with custom components or integrations.
- People preparing a self-managed development or Docker Compose setup for the builder and runtime.
Documented uses
- Assemble multi-step agent workflows using visual components.
- Connect language models, APIs and data-processing steps in an agent design.
- Test and debug agents during development.
- Run agents through the runtime and deploy them as chatbots, APIs or integrations.
Requirements & limits
The repository is public and identifies the project as open source under the MIT license. The README documents Docker Compose and local development setup paths.
- The app, middleware and runtime are separate packages with distinct roles.
- The local development path requires MySQL configuration and subdomains for embodiments.
- The Docker Compose path uses
.env.compose.exampleand identifieshttp://localhost:6060as the application address. - Repository topics mention MCP client and A2A, but the project description does not specify integrations or implementation details.
Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.
Start SmythOS Studio with Docker Compose
Set up the Studio application using the repository’s Docker quick-start instructions.
Before you start
- Git and Docker Compose are available in the environment.
Steps
Clone the repository with the command below.
git clone https://github.com/SmythOS/smythos-studio.gitChange into the cloned
smythos-studiodirectory.Copy
.env.compose.exampleto.env.Run the command below, then access the application at
http://localhost:6060.docker compose up -d
Expected outcome
The Docker Compose setup is started, and the README identifies `http://localhost:6060` as the application address.
Guide limitations
- The README points to
DOCKER_COMPOSE.mdfor full container setup and troubleshooting. - This recipe covers application setup and access, not building or deploying an agent.
Set up SmythOS Studio for local development
Install the project dependencies and start the local development servers.
Before you start
- Git and pnpm are available.
- A MySQL database and the required embodiment subdomains must be configured for the application’s next setup stage.
Steps
Clone the repository and change into the
smythos-studiodirectory.Copy
.env.exampleto.envand edit.envwith database credentials.Install dependencies with
pnpm install.Start the development servers with
pnpm dev.Configure MySQL in
.envand set up the required subdomains for embodiments; consult the Contributing Guide for detailed setup.
Expected outcome
The local development servers are started; the README identifies MySQL and embodiment subdomain configuration as next steps.
Guide limitations
- The README directs users to
CONTRIBUTING.mdfor complete development setup instructions. - This recipe covers development setup, not creating, testing, or deploying an agent.
Sources & review
Source record details
- Source availability
- Active
- Sources checked
- 15 October 2026
- Original website title
- SmythOS/smythos-studio · Official homepage title · retained in its source language

