paperclip vs nanobot
paperclip is the more adopted project, with 106,693 GitHub stars against 49,318 for nanobot (about 2.2x more). paperclip was updated more recently (today, against today). paperclip is written in TypeScript and nanobot in Python.
| paperclip | nanobot | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work | Ultra-lightweight, open-source, self-hosted personal AI agent framework in Python with WebUI, tools, memory, MCP, multi-agent workflows, automation, and chat apps |
| Author | paperclipai | HKUDS |
| Stars | 106693 | 49318 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Last update | 2026-10-24T07:59:14Z | 2026-10-24T03:22:52Z |
| Source | https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip | https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot |
| Stars this week | +3,234 | +192 |
Which should you choose?
- paperclip describes itself as: "The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work"
- nanobot describes itself as: "Ultra-lightweight, open-source, self-hosted personal AI agent framework in Python with WebUI, tools, memory, MCP, multi-agent workflows..."
Stars measure adoption, not fit. Read both READMEs for the tools each server exposes, then try them side by side in your client: the install guide shows how to add both.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, paperclip or nanobot?
paperclip has more GitHub stars: 106,693 against 49,318. This week paperclip gained 3,234 stars and nanobot gained 192, which says more about current momentum than the all-time total. Both figures are refreshed daily from GitHub.
Are paperclip and nanobot open source?
paperclip: MIT (open source). nanobot: MIT (open source). An open-source license lets you run and self-host the server at no cost. If either one wraps a commercial API, that provider's pricing still applies, so read each README for the accounts and keys it needs.
Can I use paperclip and nanobot together?
Yes, if both run as MCP servers. MCP clients such as Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code can connect to several servers at once, and the agent picks tools from each. Give them distinct names in your config, and keep the number of active servers small so tool definitions do not crowd the context window.
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