guaardvark

by guaardvark · Media & Design · ★ 282

guaardvark is an MCP server by guaardvark. Self-hosted AI studio on your own GPU: chat with your files (RAG), screen and browser agents, coding swarms, LoRA training, an MCP server for Claude Code and Cursor, and local video, image, music and voice generation. No telemetry. It has 282 GitHub stars and ranks #178 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Category: Media & Design
Author: guaardvark
GitHub stars: 282
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: Python
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-24 (today)
Links: Source Website

ai-agents
claude-code
claude-code-plugin
comfyui
computer-use
image-generation
local-ai
local-first
lora-training
mcp
mcp-server
multi-agent
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How to install guaardvark

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the guaardvark repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is guaardvark?

guaardvark is an MCP server by guaardvark in the Media & Design category. Self-hosted AI studio on your own GPU: chat with your files (RAG), screen and browser agents, coding swarms, LoRA training, an MCP server for Claude Code and Cursor, and local video, image, music and voice generation. No telemetry. It has 282 GitHub stars and ranks #178 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Is guaardvark free and open source?

Yes. guaardvark is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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