LightAgent

by wanxingai · AI Agent Frameworks · ★ 1,237

LightAgent is an MCP server by wanxingai. LightAgent: Lightweight Python framework for OpenAI-compatible agents with tools, memory, guardrails, tracing, lifecycle hooks, multi-agent collaboration, and workflows. It has 1,237 GitHub stars and ranks #53 of 604 in AI Agent Frameworks by stars.

Category: AI Agent Frameworks
Author: wanxingai
GitHub stars: 1,237
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: Python
License: Apache-2.0 (open source)
Last update: 2026-09-30 (24 days ago)
Links: Source

agent-framework
agent-hooks
agents
ai-agent
lifecycle-hooks
llm
mcp
multi-agent
openai
openai-api
python
tool-calling

How to install LightAgent

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

LightAgent is an MCP server by wanxingai in the AI Agent Frameworks category. LightAgent: Lightweight Python framework for OpenAI-compatible agents with tools, memory, guardrails, tracing, lifecycle hooks, multi-agent collaboration, and workflows. It has 1,237 GitHub stars and ranks #53 of 604 in AI Agent Frameworks by stars. It is written in Python. It is licensed under Apache-2.0. It was last updated 24 days ago.

Is LightAgent free and open source?

Yes. LightAgent is published under the Apache-2.0 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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