Open-source desktop AI operator for Windows.
Download, open FORGE, and try the built-in demo without an account.
No login. Ready in seconds. Works with any folder.
Attach images, PDFs, text files, CSVs, or JSON right in the chat. Upload button, paste from clipboard, or drag-and-drop. Text merges into context. Images saved as workspace references.
Pick any free model from 12+ providers. Dropdown in sidebar lets you choose per request. Router prioritizes your selection with smart fallback.
Chat — direct conversation, no planning. Plan — view the plan before execution. Build — full autonomous agent with tools.
EXE, DLL, images, archives, audio/video, databases — all blocked from model context. Displayed in tree but never read or sent.
Code blocks and inline code render natively in chat. No external libraries needed.
forge init creates a workspace. --workspace flag or /workspace slash command switches folders. Auto-key detection from ~/.forge/keys/.
The fastest public path is the Windows desktop build. Download it, open FORGE, and run the built-in demo without creating an account. Works with any folder — just point it at your project.
Canonical release: GitHub Release v1.5.2 is the version authority. Site mirrors, when present, must match the same release assets byte-for-byte.
Windows first: PyPI, source, and GitHub links are still available below for developers.
Use the Windows installer or portable zip above.
Guest mode is available immediately. Login is optional for sync and private features. Keys load automatically — no setup.
FORGE creates a real artifact so you can see the agent work before setup. Try forge init to start a workspace.
These paths are for developers, packagers, and reviewers. The primary user path remains Windows Desktop.
pip install forge-agent==1.5.2.Not another wrapper. FORGE is the only agent that truly owns its intelligence — no vendor lock-in, no bills, no ceiling.
Real-time benchmark of every available model. Each task gets routed to the best performing free model at that exact moment — speed, accuracy, quota — all weighed automatically.
Model Intelligence ScoringTracks free tier limits across 20+ providers simultaneously. When one quota hits zero, FORGE seamlessly rotates to the next. Zero downtime. Zero interruption. Zero cost.
Self-Healing APIsEvery 24 hours, FORGE crawls HuggingFace, OpenRouter, and every known provider to find newly released free models. It adds them, benchmarks them, and uses them — without you touching anything.
Auto-Evolution EngineNot just conversation history. FORGE builds a knowledge graph about you, your projects, your preferences — growing smarter with every interaction. Across sessions. Across tasks.
Memory GraphWrites and executes code. Searches the web. Manages files. Plans multi-step tasks end-to-end. Not a chatbot with tools — a real autonomous agent with full system access.
Full AutonomyMIT licensed. No cloud dependency. Runs 100% on your machine. The community adds providers, plugins, and improvements daily. No company can ever shut it down or charge for it.
MIT LicenseEvery session is tied to a folder. FORGE understands what's in your project — files, structure, codebase — and works within it. Use forge init or the desktop app.
| Feature | FORGE | OpenClaw | AutoGPT | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Free Forever | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Self-Evolving Models | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Smart Model Selector | ✓ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Quota Auto-Rotation | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Persistent Memory Graph | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✗ |
| Local / No Cloud Required | ✓ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Open Source (MIT) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 20+ Free Providers | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Workspace System | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Auto Key Detection | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Five layers. Every decision automated. Every model free. Every failure handled.
files · folders · project context · persistence
text · code · files · images · voice
rates models in real-time: accuracy · speed · quota
code · web · files · multi-step planning
24h auto-rotation · finds new models daily
This is the developer path. Most users should download the Windows desktop app above.
pip install forge-agent==1.5.2All CLI package dependencies install automatically from PyPI.
forge initCreates a .forge/ workspace in your current folder. FORGE detects API keys automatically — no signup needed.
forge startOpens an interactive session tied to your workspace. Use /workspace <path> to switch folders at any time.