core alternatives
Tools that could take the place of core, ranked by the stacks builders put them in rather than by stars alone.
Other apps in the runchr registry that do the work of core — a tool somebody pairs with it ranks above a more popular stranger. Read the core page or browse every apps.
Local-first agentic workspace app with apps, MCP, memory, and any model.
Open-source desktop AI agent that does real work on your computer.
Fair-code workflow automation platform for building AI agents and integrations
Open-source dashboard to orchestrate, budget, and govern teams of AI agents.
Desktop cowork app that runs and teams up 20+ CLI coding agents.
Desktop GUI for installing, configuring, and chatting with Hermes Agent.
Native Android LLM chat client supporting multiple providers, MCP, and skills.
Android AI chat app with multi-provider support, RAG memory, and MCP.
Desktop app that switches API providers and manages MCP, skills, and prompts.
Desktop and mobile app to run and orchestrate a fleet of coding agents
Free MIT AI gateway routing 375+ providers through one endpoint.
Self-hosted system for building agents that monitor the web and act for you.