# MCPWorks

> Open-source AI agent runtime built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Build persistent, autonomous agents with scheduling, webhooks, encrypted state, and communication channels. Self-host free under BSL 1.1 or use MCPWorks Cloud. Secure nsjail sandbox, BYOAI with 14+ LLM providers, Python and TypeScript.

## Docs
- [Quick Start](https://www.mcpworks.io/docs/quickstart/): 5-minute setup guide — clone repo, docker compose up, connect AI assistant, build first agent
- [Platform Guide](https://www.mcpworks.io/docs/guide/): Architecture and concepts — agents, namespaces, functions, code sandbox, scheduling, webhooks, encrypted state, communication channels
- [LLM Agent Reference](https://www.mcpworks.io/docs/llm-reference/): Structured reference for AI agents — create tools, run endpoint modes, agent configuration, BYOAI providers

## Optional
- [Agents](https://www.mcpworks.io/agents/): Agent capabilities — two modes (automation and autonomous), triggers, heartbeat, communication channels, BYOAI
- [Blog](https://www.mcpworks.io/blog/): Latest updates and technical articles
- [Pricing](https://www.mcpworks.io/pricing/): Community (free self-hosted), Cloud Pro ($179/mo), Cloud Enterprise ($599/mo)