Eliza
Agents with personality for Discord, X and more
AI agent frameworkAgent framework (TS)MITPartialTypeScriptIntermediate
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What is Eliza?
elizaOS is a TypeScript framework for autonomous agents with personas, memory and connectors to Discord, X and Telegram — the framework behind many social AI agents.
Why people choose Eliza
- Personas and long-term memory out of the box
- Native Discord, X and Telegram connectors
- Huge plugin ecosystem in TypeScript
Eliza at a glance
| Category | AI agent framework |
| Type | Agent framework (TS) |
| License | MIT |
| Runs locally | Partial |
| Built with | TypeScript |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Best for | character-driven agents living on social platforms |
Latest releases
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FAQ
Is Eliza free?
Eliza is free and open-source (MIT license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Can I run Eliza locally?
Eliza can be used locally or in the cloud depending on your setup.
What is the best alternative to Eliza?
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