Agent-Native Apps Framework

Agent-Native Apps Framework

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Build agentic apps where AI agents and UI share the same database and state. Open source framework with ready-to-fork templates.

Last Updated Nov 10, 2026
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About

Agent-Native is an open-source application framework designed specifically for building agent-native applications. Unlike traditional AI applications, the core innovation of the Agent-Native framework lies in the fact that AI agents and the user interface (UI) share the same database and state. This means developers no longer need to handle complex data synchronization or state management between agent logic and frontend presentation. Whether you are building automated workflows, intelligent assistants, or data-driven interactive applications, Agent-Native allows AI agents to read and write application state directly, just like operating on local variables, delivering a true "what you see is what you get" and "what you do is what gets saved" experience.

Key Features

Shared database and state: AI agents and the frontend UI connect directly to the same data source, eliminating the need for additional API bridges or state management libraries while ensuring real-time data consistency.
Ready-to-fork templates: A collection of application templates covering common scenarios such as chat, forms, and dashboards, helping developers kick off projects quickly from scratch.
Agent orchestration engine: Built-in lightweight orchestration capabilities that support combining multiple AI agents into complex workflows, with automatic handling of context passing and state changes.
Open source and extensible: Fully open source with core code released under the MIT license. Developers are free to modify, extend, or integrate third-party tools and models.
Real-time collaboration support: Based on shared state, the framework supports multiple users and multiple agents operating collaboratively within the same interface, making it suitable for team-level applications.

Pricing & Fees

  • Pricing: Not publicly listed on the pages we reviewed; check the official site for current plans. Agent-Native itself is presented as an open-source TypeScript framework, and its example apps are described as free to use or customize.
  • Open source: The framework is open-source TypeScript, installed via `npx @agent-native/core@latest`, with source available on GitHub (about 7.5k stars shown on the site).
  • Bring your own LLM: You connect your own LLM provider, so model usage costs are billed separately by that provider rather than by Agent-Native.
  • Build options: You can build locally with the framework guide or build online with Builder.io at no stated charge.

Who It's For

AI application developers who want to rapidly build SaaS products, tools, or internal systems with intelligent interaction capabilities while reducing backend development overhead. Product managers and entrepreneurs who need to quickly create interactive AI product prototypes to validate market assumptions and iterate on features. Open-source contributors and researchers interested in agent architecture, state management, or human-agent collaboration interfaces who want to experiment and innovate on a flexible open-source foundation. Educators and trainers who need to demonstrate how AI agents and frontend interfaces work together in real-world applications for teaching purposes.