Yao

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Yao is an AI Agents & Automation tool that builds AI agents and web applications. It functions as an open-source runtime, delivered as a single binary, supporting various AI models and custom TypeScript logic.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is yao?

Yao is an open-source runtime designed for building AI agents and web applications, all delivered as a single binary. It features an Agent Framework with TypeScript Hooks for intercepting requests, native MCP support for tool connections, and a Memory API with four scopes (request, session, user, team). Developers can create multi-agent systems, run CLI agents in isolated containers, and leverage a Skills Ecosystem for reusable capability packs. Beyond agents, Yao offers a full-stack runtime including data models, REST APIs, component-based web UI (SUI Pages), and a built-in conversation interface (CUI). It also integrates vector search, knowledge graphs, and GraphRAG for advanced retrieval, all without requiring Node.js or Python on the host.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to rapidly build and deploy AI agents, create full-stack web applications, and automate complex workflows. Especially valuable for those seeking a unified runtime environment that supports various AI models and custom logic without external dependencies like Node.js or Python.

Common actions

build AI agents

develop web applications

automate tasks

integrate AI models

manage data models

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Capabilities

Key features

Build AI agents
Build web apps
Single binary runtime
TypeScript Hooks
Native MCP support
Vector search
Knowledge Graph

Target Audience

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Integrations

openaianthropic

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What is the core philosophy behind Yao's design?

Yao is designed as a 'cage, not an animal,' meaning it provides the controlled environment for AI agents, and what you put inside determines its behavior. This allows for flexible integration of various AI models and custom logic while maintaining control over the execution pipeline.

Does Yao require Node.js or Python to run?

No, Yao is designed to run as a single binary and does not require Node.js, Python, or containers on the host system. It includes a built-in V8 engine for executing TypeScript code, simplifying deployment and reducing dependencies.

What kind of AI models can be integrated with Yao?

Yao supports various LLM executors like OpenAI and Anthropic for conversational assistants and content generation. It also allows for CLI agents to run models like OpenCode or Claude Code in isolated containers, and pure TypeScript hooks for deterministic logic without AI.

What are the primary components of Yao's full-stack runtime?

Yao's full-stack runtime includes Data Models for defining database tables, REST APIs for mapping routes, SUI Pages for component-based web UI with server-side rendering, and a Chat UI (CUI) for agent conversations. It also features built-in search capabilities like Vector Search and Knowledge Graph.

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