crabtalk/crabtalk

Agents daemon that hides nothing

What it solves

Crabtalk provides a centralized agent daemon that manages the execution of AI agents, the dispatching of tools, and connections to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing users to easily run and extend agentic workflows.

How it works

It operates as a background service (daemon) that includes built-in tools for shell access, memory, and task delegation. It integrates with MCP servers and uses "skills" defined in Markdown prompt files. Users can interact with it via a TUI client or build standalone "Apps"—independent binaries that connect to the daemon via auto-discovery.

Who it’s for

Developers and power users who want a persistent, extensible agent infrastructure on their local machine to run AI agents with tool-use capabilities.

Highlights

  • Built-in tools for shell execution and task delegation.
  • Integration with MCP servers for expanded capabilities.
  • Extensible via packages and Markdown-based skill prompts.
  • Support for standalone agent-powered apps that connect via auto-discovery.