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Nanobot
Verified · gh:hkudsMCP server by HKUDS · updated · ★ 49k
Ultra-lightweight, open-source, self-hosted personal AI agent framework in Python with WebUI, tools, memory, MCP, multi-agent workflows, automation, and chat apps Nanobot is published by gh:hkuds from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 49,270 stars, original repository
Downloads a script from the internet and runs it
Install Nanobot
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add nanobot -- uvx nanobot-aiRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"nanobot": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"nanobot-ai"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"nanobot": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"nanobot-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"nanobot": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"nanobot-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add nanobot -- uvx nanobot-ai{
"mcpServers": {
"nanobot": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"nanobot-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add nanobot uvx nanobot-aiGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the nanobot block.
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Security check
C- Downloads a script from the internet and runs itIn
README.md:curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HKUDS/nanobot/main/scripts/install.sh | sh
Checked automatically: README.md. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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Nanobot: common questions
How do I install Nanobot?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add nanobot -- uvx nanobot-ai. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Nanobot the official server?
Nanobot is published by gh:hkuds from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Nanobot free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Nanobot safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. Security check: grade C (downloads a script from the internet and runs it). Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Nanobot?
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Does Nanobot work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.