# October Bus

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: integration-orchestration · status: active · rev 1

A local-first coordination layer for AI agents and harnesses: agents discover peers, exchange durable messages, delegate work, coordinate shared tasks, and…

- Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing: self-host free; optional hosted multiplayer $9/month or $100/year
- Best for: Developers running multiple coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode) that need to discover peers, exchange messages, and coordinate work.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/october-bus/
- **Source:** [github · october-dev/october-bus](https://github.com/october-dev/october-bus)
- **Tags:** integration-orchestration, agents, coordination, local-first, mcp
- **Repository:** https://github.com/october-dev/october-bus

## Is October Bus open source?

Yes — Apache-2.0-licensed.

## How much does October Bus cost?

self-host free; optional hosted multiplayer $9/month or $100/year (freemium).

## Can I self-host October Bus?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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A local-first coordination layer for AI agents and harnesses: agents discover peers, exchange durable messages, delegate work, coordinate shared tasks, and request human input — with delivery guarantees and identity management and no cloud control plane. Go daemon + SQLite, TypeScript SDK, MCP bindings.

## Provenance

- Apache-2.0 independently verified. Early (8★), active; protocol spec draft 0.1 + conformance suite.
- Surfaced via the GTM Stacker X/Twitter signal reports (Aug–Sep 2026); license independently WebFetch-verified 2026-09-03.