Best for
- Developers who prefer terminal-based workflows
- Users needing local tool integration with an AI agent
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OpenPaean
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Open source AI agent CLI with fullscreen TUI and local MCP integration
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OpenPaean is an emerging open-source AI agent CLI with fullscreen TUI and local MCP integration. It is suitable for terminal users and those needing local tool invocation.
OpenPaean is a powerful command-line AI agent that provides a fullscreen TUI, interactive agent chat, task management, and local MCP integration for tool calling.
Tools
The tool list has not been reviewed yet.
Setup
Quick install: run curl -fsSL https://paean.ai/openpaean/install.sh | bash, or install globally with a package manager: bun add -g openpaean or npm install -g openpaean, or use directly with npx openpaean.
Fit and risk
Not for
- Users requiring a graphical interface
- Those without Node.js or Bun environment
Required permissions
- Access to local filesystem (via MCP servers)
- Read/write to user config directory (~/.openpaean/)
Risks and side effects
- Configuring untrusted MCP servers may lead to arbitrary code execution
- Credentials stored locally; protect config files
Troubleshooting
- Ensure Node.js 18+ or Bun is installed
- Check network connectivity
- Verify MCP server configuration is correct and accessible
Use cases
Interactive AI chat in the terminal
Call tools via local MCP servers
View, create, and manage tasks from the command line
Supported clients
Supported clients have not been confirmed yet.