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Linger is An Open-Source Personal Agent That Runs Fully on Your PC. We aim to break Big Tech’s grip on AI by bringing powerful local AI to everyday computers…

Updated Nov 13, 2026
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Platforms
macos
Pricing
free-open-source
Status
active
License
Other

What it does

Core capabilities at a glance

  • Agent Teams
  • Local LLM
  • Memory
  • Personal Agent
  • Proactive Agent
  • Proactive AI

Deep dive

The full breakdown - performance, comparisons, and setup

lingerLink to this section

linger is an agent framework - Linger is An Open-Source Personal Agent That Runs Fully on Your PC. We aim to break Big Tech’s grip on AI by bringing powerful local AI to everyday computers through efficient model–harness co-design, so everyone can run their own.

OverviewLink to this section

Linger is an open-source personal agent that runs locally on your computer.

Powered by Efficient AI model–harness co-design, it brings powerful local AI to everyday computers. It understands your context across files and apps, remembers what matters, and proactively gets things done.

For one person on one computer. Download the package for your platform from GitHub Releases. The app opens Linger, connects this computer and runs its agents. Quick Install on its setup screen sets up a Linger server on this computer too.

There is no package for Intel Macs; use Docker Compose there. Check each download against 'SHA256SUMS.txt' from the same release.

For a server that several computers share, or to build from source. You need Docker with Compose and at least 5 GiB of memory for its virtual machine.

Create the owner account. As written, it signs in as 'owner@linger.local' with the test password 'test1234'; replace either one to use your own:

Change the test password in Settings › Security before other people can reach the server.

Open and sign in. The app then shows the commands that connect your computer. See Install with Docker Compose to serve other computers on your network and to turn on voice.

Choose a runtime Claude Code, Codex or Pi, on local models or a subscription.

linger is open-source, written primarily in TypeScript, with 159 GitHub stars under the Other license. The latest release is desktop-v0.1.1 (2026-11-13).

Key capabilitiesLink to this section

From the project's documentation:

  • Email: write to tonyzhang@simplexai.com for anything that does not fit an issue.
  • Security policy: report a vulnerability privately, never in a public issue.
  • Hindsight: Where agent memory's fact extraction and search come from.
  • Cua: Lets agents use the apps on your desktop.
  • LiveKit: Carries the audio for voice and meetings.
  • River: Runs TeamHub's background jobs.

How it fits a local-AI stackLink to this section

linger runs on your own hardware, so pair it with a model and a GPU sized to your needs. Use the VRAM calculator to pick a model that fits your card, and see what you can run for hardware guidance. Related agent frameworks in the directory:

SourcesLink to this section

Stats from GitHub, 2026-11-13.

From the community

What users are saying

“I don't think it's a regression at all. It's been standard advice for decades that logout-login wipes user processes for updates, therefore you don't need to restart. I'd argue the opposite is true: linger is surprising, and I turn it off.”

“What I don't get is why (on Arch) I have linger off yet have never had trouble with tmux/ zellij being killed. Edit: ah, this post clears it up. Mentions linger has nothing to do with screen muxers, and also brings KillUserProcesses to peoples attention. Damn systemd and its multiple levels of convenience.”

“> Default Debian Trixie out of the box configuration without changing any systemd config file allows gnu screen to work as it always has. As mentioned in the second sentence of TFA. Debian enables linger by default.”

Frequently asked

Quick answers to common questions

What is linger?

linger is a agent-framework tool for local AI workloads. Linger is An Open-Source Personal Agent That Runs Fully on Your PC. We aim to break Big Tech’s grip on AI by bringing powerful local AI to everyday computers…

Is linger free and open source?

Yes, linger has 159 GitHub stars and is licensed under Other. You can self-host it for free on macos.

What platforms does linger support?

linger runs on macos.

What hardware do I need for linger?

The hardware requirements depend on which models you run. Check our hardware directory for compatible GPUs and systems. linger has 159 GitHub stars and an active community.

Does linger support GPU acceleration?

linger supports GPU acceleration via CUDA, Metal, or Vulkan depending on your platform. For the best performance, pair it with an NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 5090.

What are the best alternatives to linger?

Popular alternatives include other agent-framework tools in our directory. Browse our full collection at /tool for comparisons, community reviews, and benchmark data to find the right fit for your workflow.

How much does linger cost?

linger is free-open-source. It is completely free and open source to self-host.

Pairs well with

Complementary tools, models, and hardware