About
Paperclip is an open-source orchestration platform designed for creating and managing 'zero-human companies.' It provides a comprehensive framework to hire AI employees, establish organizational hierarchies (org charts), define business goals, and automate jobs. Unlike simple chatbots or workflow builders, Paperclip focuses on the management layer, offering tools for governance, cost control with hard budget limits, and a ticket-based communication system to ensure full observability and accountability of an autonomous AI workforce. It supports bringing any agent or LLM provider into a structured, manageable environment.
Details
Paperclip is an open-source orchestration platform designed for creating and managing 'zero-human companies.' It provides a comprehensive framework to hire AI employees, establish organizational hierarchies (org charts), define business goals, and automate jobs. Unlike simple chatbots or workflow builders, Paperclip focuses on the management layer, offering tools for governance, cost control with hard budget limits, and a ticket-based communication system to ensure full observability and accountability of an autonomous AI workforce. It supports bringing any agent or LLM provider into a structured, manageable environment.
## How to Use
Users can start by running 'npx paperclipai onboard --yes' to initiate an interactive setup that configures a local database and creates the first company. After setup, you define a mission, hire AI agents for specific roles (CEO, CTO, etc.), set monthly budgets per agent, and assign tasks via tickets. The system uses 'heartbeats' to wake agents on schedules to perform work, while you monitor progress and approve major decisions through the dashboard.
## Key Features
- AI Org Charts and Hierarchies
- Goal Alignment and Mission Tracing
- Hard Cost Tracking and Monthly Budget Limits
- Scheduled Agent Heartbeats for Autonomy
- Multi-Company Support with Data Isolation
- Immutable Audit Logs and Ticket-based Communication
- Governance Layer with Board Approval Gates
- Open-source and Self-hosted Architecture
## Use Cases
- Running an autonomous content marketing agency with SEO and social media agents
- Operating a crypto trading desk with analysis and risk management bots
- Managing an e-commerce store's listings, support, and inventory
- Automating a YouTube factory for scriptwriting, editing, and scheduling
