capka

capka is an MCP server by LyoSU. Capka AI — An open-source, self-hosted sandbox for AI agents. A community-driven alternative to Claude's Cowork. It has 53 GitHub stars and ranks #816 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars.

Category: Developer Tools
Author: LyoSU
GitHub stars: 53
This week: Tracking since 24 Oct 2026
Language: TypeScript
License: AGPL-3.0 (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-08 (16 days ago)
Links: Source Website

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How to install capka

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the capka 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 capka?

capka is an MCP server by LyoSU in the Developer Tools category. Capka AI — An open-source, self-hosted sandbox for AI agents. A community-driven alternative to Claude's Cowork. It has 53 GitHub stars and ranks #816 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars. It is written in TypeScript. It is licensed under AGPL-3.0. It was last updated 16 days ago.

Is capka free and open source?

Yes. capka is published under the AGPL-3.0 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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