Paperclip
Open-source platform for organizing AI agents into a company with budgets and goals.
Introduction
Paperclip is an open-source orchestration platform for running teams of AI agents as a company. It adds org charts, goals, ticket-based communication, audit logs and hard monthly budgets on top of agents you already use. Agents can be Claude Code sessions, scripts, shell commands or webhooks.
- Added on
- Nov 2, 2026
- Website
- paperclip.ing
- Pricing model
- Free
- Company
- Paperclip
Product information
What is Paperclip?
Paperclip focuses on the management layer for autonomous agents: hiring agents into roles, aligning them to goals and keeping governance and costs visible. It is self-hosted and supports multiple companies with data isolation.
How to use Paperclip?
Run 'npx paperclipai onboard --yes' for the guided setup, define a mission, hire agents for roles, set monthly budgets and assign tasks as tickets. Agents wake on scheduled heartbeats, and you approve major decisions on the dashboard.
Core features of Paperclip
- Org charts and hierarchies
- Goal alignment
- Cost tracking and budget limits
- Scheduled agent heartbeats
- Multi-company data isolation
- Immutable audit logs and tickets
Use cases of Paperclip
- 1Run a content marketing agency with SEO and social agents
- 2Operate a trading desk with analysis and risk bots
- 3Manage e-commerce listings, support and inventory
- 4Automate a YouTube production pipeline
Frequently asked questions about Paperclip
How is Paperclip different from Claude Code?+
It orchestrates agents like Claude Code into a company structure with org charts, budgets and accountability.
What happens when a Paperclip agent hits its budget?+
At 100% the agent auto-pauses and new tasks are blocked; a warning appears at 80% and you can override as the Board.
Can I use existing agents with Paperclip?+
Yes, including Claude Code sessions, Python scripts, shell commands and HTTP webhooks.
Which category is Paperclip in?+
Paperclip is listed under AI Agents.