A modern chat interface for AI agents built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript, providing a ready-to-use UI for connecting to and interacting with your AgentOS instances through the Agno platform.
One-Minute Overview#
Agent UI is a modern chat interface designed specifically for AI agents, allowing developers to easily connect and interact with AgentOS instances. Whether you're developing locally or deploying in production, this Next.js-based template provides a seamless real-time chat experience with advanced features like tool call visualization, reasoning step displays, and more.
Core Value: Provides a production-ready chat interface for AgentOS, eliminating the need to build UI infrastructure from scratch
Quick Start#
Installation Difficulty: Medium - Requires basic Node.js knowledge and an AgentOS instance
# Automatic installation (recommended)
npx create-agent-ui@latest
# Or manual installation
git clone https://github.com/agno-agi/agent-ui.git
cd agent-ui
# Install dependencies and start development server
npm install
npm run dev
Is this suitable for my scenario?
- ✅ AI Application Development: When you need to build a user-friendly chat interface for AgentOS
- ✅ Agent System Integration: When you need to display agent reasoning processes and tool calls
- ❌ Standalone Chat Application: If you don't need AgentOS integration, this might be overkill
Core Capabilities#
1. AgentOS Seamless Integration - Solving Connection Issues#
- Supports connection to both local and online AgentOS instances with simple endpoint configuration User Value: Developers don't need to worry about underlying connection details, focusing on the core agent functionality
2. Real-time Streaming Chat Interface - Enhancing User Experience#
- Built on modern UI components with real-time streaming support for smooth conversation flow User Value: Users can see agent's thinking and responses in real-time, enhancing the interactive experience
3. Tool Call Visualization - Showcasing Agent Capabilities#
- Intuitively displays the tools used by the agent and their execution results, transparentizing the AI decision process User Value: Helps developers understand and debug agent behavior, increasing trust in the AI system
4. Reasoning Process Display - Transparent AI Thinking#
- Visually shows the agent's reasoning process when available User Value: Enhances user understanding of AI behavior, improving system transparency and explainability
Technical Stack & Integration#
Development Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS Main Dependencies: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Framer Motion Integration Method: Connects to AgentOS instances via API
Ecosystem & Extension#
- UI Customization: Easily customize interface styling with Tailwind CSS
- Multi-modal Support: Native support for various content types including images, videos, and audio
- Version Compatibility: Supports both Agno v1.x and v2.x versions
Maintenance Status#
- Development Activity: Actively maintained with a clear version support roadmap
- Recent Updates: Regular updates supporting the latest AgentOS versions
- Community Response: Has contribution guidelines and welcomes community participation
Commercial & License#
License: MIT
- ✅ Commercial Use: Allowed
- ✅ Modification: Allowed and can be distributed
- ⚠️ Restrictions: Must include original license and copyright notice
Documentation & Learning Resources#
- Documentation Quality: Comprehensive, includes installation guides, connection configuration, and troubleshooting
- Official Documentation: https://github.com/agno-agi/agent-ui
- Example Code: Included in the repository with complete project structure