CLI-Anything — open-source MCP Agents

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · MCP Agents · rev 1 · structured JSON

Framework and registry for making existing software agent-native through structured CLIs; seven-phase harness generator, CLI-Hub package manager, JSON output,…

Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
Self-hostable: yes
Pricing model: free
Best for: Developers who want to transform professional software into agent-native command-line tools for AI agents to use.
Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is CLI-Anything open source?

Yes, CLI-Anything is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

How much does CLI-Anything cost?

CLI-Anything is free to use.

Can I self-host CLI-Anything?

Yes, CLI-Anything can be self-hosted (the source is available under the Apache-2.0 license).

Source: github · github.com/HKUDS
Repository: https://github.com/HKUDS/CLI-Anything

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Framework and registry for making existing software agent-native through structured CLIs; seven-phase harness generator, CLI-Hub package manager, JSON output, tests, SKILL.md generation, and maintained harnesses for creative, productivity, engineering, GIS, media, and developer applications; ~47.6k stars; generated CLIs execute the permissions of their wrapped software — review before agent use

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