Smithers AI Agent
Smithers is an agentic workflow framework for defining workflows in simple TypeScript configuration files and executing them quickly, durably, and reliably
Smithers is an open-source ai agent by smithersai, written mainly in TypeScript, with 440 GitHub stars and the MIT license. Its code was last updated Nov 1, 2026.
Smithers maintains your codebase. It turns issues into tested changes for you to review and, when enabled, keeps the project wiki current. Flows beside your code define how.
Open Smithers
Open the Smithers repository in your browser. Explore its files, ask questions in chat, and inspect runs and changes in the conversation. Sign in with GitHub when you are ready to contribute. Follow the app quickstart.
For local execution and authoring, use the CLI and libraries described below.
Supported platforms
Smithers needs Node.js 22.19 or later. The release candidate is certified on Linux with Node 26.4.0. See the support matrix.
Install
The libraries install from npm; start with the Flows quickstart. Install the CLI from npm (Installation):
npm install -g smthrs@next
Get started
Run these commands from your project directory. Before launching, edit the
scaffolded flow and configure the credential its model: field requires.
The CLI quickstart covers each step.
smthrs init change
smthrs flow start change
[!TIP] Ask your agent to help you figure out how Smithers can help you and your project, based on everything it knows about you.
Documentation
Read the Smithers documentation for tutorials, guides, and the full reference. For the top-level build API, keep the Smithers API cheat sheet handy: one file of TypeScript examples covering the whole Smithers.* surface.
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md for local setup, testing, and pull request guidance.
License
Smithers is MIT licensed. See LICENSE for details.
Join our community
Join the Smithers community on Telegram.
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